91É«Ç鯬

Important Information for the 91É«Ç鯬 Canberra September Graduation Ceremony

Date and location:

Date:ÌýFriday 11 September 2026

Location:ÌýAdams Auditorium, Building 111 at the Australian Defence Force Academy.Ìý

Ceremony time:

CEREMONY TIMEPROGRAMSTIMINGS FOR GRADUAND REGISTRATION AND SEATING
1400

All Undergraduate (Bachelor, Honours)

Postgraduate Coursework (Masters) and

Higher Degree Research Programs (PhD, Master Philosophy)

1245-1330ÌýGraduands to register on the Mezzanine level of Adams Auditorium

*1330ÌýGraduands must be seated in designated seat in Adams Auditorium

1345ÌýGuests must be seated in Adams Auditorium

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*Graduands who are not seated by the above times for each ceremony will beÌýgraduated in absentia and will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

Livestream:

Graduands will be provided a link to share with guests on Thursday 10 September 2026.

  • I AM ATTENDING
    1. Register asÌýATTENDINGÌývia TBC. Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.

      Do not pay the 91É«Ç鯬 graduation fee.Ìý

    2. Book and pay for your Academic Dress (Regalia) hire, photography and 3 guest tickets* through Reed Events TBC

    Reed Events GRADUATION FEE - $100
    Fee includes Hire of Academic Dress – Gown and Hood, Trencher (hat) to keep, and Ceremony stage photo

    Registration portal
    TBC

    OR I am NOT ATTENDING
    1. Indicate your non-attendance via TBC
      Check name, address and degree specialisation are correct.

    2. Select how you would like to receive your graduation documents:

      • Not Attending –ÌýMail: your graduation documents will be sent to you after your scheduled ceremony date by either registered post within Australia, or by courier outside Australia
      • Not Attending –ÌýCollect: your Testamur will be available for collection from the Student Administrative Services office at 91É«Ç鯬 Canberra fromÌýMonday 14 September 2026Ìýonwards.

    If you require evidence of your degree completion for work purposes, please see information on how to do this on theÌý91É«Ç鯬 website.

  • In order to graduate, it is a University requirement that all materials must be returned, and all fines/fees must be settled (this includes any tuition fees, loans, library books and fines.) and your USI registered with 91É«Ç鯬 (or exemption processed)

    Students can check their accounts by contacting Student Administrative Services. Library accounts can be checked through theÌýmyLibraryÌýlogin, located on the Academic Library webpage.

    Information on USI requirements can be foundÌýhere

  • Uniform requirements provided by ADFA HQ.Ìý

    NavyTBC
    ArmyTBC
    Air ForceTBC

    Ìý
    Academic Dress must also be worn over the Uniform.

  • Academic Dress will be available on:

    Friday 11 September 2026 in the South Lobby, Adams Auditorium, Building 111

    Graduands must bring identification.

    Up to 3 Guest Tickets can be ordered by the Graduand when ordering gown hire/photography through Reed Events. Graduands must share their allocated tickets with their guest prior to the ceremony commencement. Guests will not be able to enter the venue without a digital ticket (on a device or printed copy).

    Academic Dress must be returned by TBC on September 11 2026 to the South Lobby, Adams Auditorium. Academic Dress not returned by TBC will incur an additional cost.

    Requests for additional guest tickets can be requested at Reed Events TBC

    Once RSVP’s have closed, tickets may be allocated if there are seats available.

  • Graduands or guests requiring special assistance in relation to accessibility and seating are advised to Ìýas soon as possible.

  • All Graduands will be photographed as they receive their testamur on stage, as part of the Scene to Believe Gown Hire and photography fee.

    Additional Ìýphotography will be available on Friday 11 September 2026 in the Army/Airforce Room, Adams Auditorium from TBC.

  • 91É«Ç鯬 Canberra recognises the hard work and dedication of all our graduating students. To celebrate this significant milestone, you and your guests are invited to join us for light refreshments after the ceremony outside Adams Auditorium.Ìý

  • Graduand RSVP requiredÌývia TBC

    DO NOT pay 91É«Ç鯬 Graduation fee

    TBC

    Academic Dress/Photography, and Guest Ticket requestÌý

    Pay Reed Events Fee - Cost $100

    TBC

    Finalise liability and USI for graduation/conferral Deadline

    TBC

    Collection of Academic Dress, PhotographyÌýFriday 11 September 2026
    TBC
    South Lobby, Adams Auditorium
    Graduand registration

    Friday 11 September 2026

    Ìý1245-1330

    Adams Auditorium Mezzanine Level

    Graduands to beÌý*seated in designated seat

    Friday 11 September 2026

    *1330

    *Graduands not seated by the above times will be graduated in absentia and will not be

    permitted to participate in the ceremony

    Return of Academic Dress

    Friday 11 September 2026

    Must be returned by no later than TBC or an extra fee will be incurred

    Light refreshments served after each ceremony

    11 September 2026

    Outside Adams Auditorium

    Mailing of TestamursFrom 14 September 2026

    Collection of Testamurs from 91É«Ç鯬 Canberra

    From 14 September 2026
    Student Administrative Services (Attached to Adams Auditorium)
    Office hours: 0900-1700 Monday to Thursday, 0900-1300 Friday
  • Your name will be called as you cross the stage at your Conferring of Degrees Ceremony.ÌýIf you think there may beÌýdifficulties in pronouncing your name,Ìýplease complete withÌýtheÌýphonetic pronunciationÌý('how' you say your name)Ìýby 5pm Friday 4 September 2026.

Contact us

Student Administrative Services, 91É«Ç鯬 Canberra

Telephone: +61 2 5114 5000

Location

Attached to Adams Auditorium, Building 111,
91É«Ç鯬 Canberra Campus

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday –Ìý0900 to 1700
Friday –Ìý0900 to 1300

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