{"id":12806,"date":"2021-11-30T13:56:15","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T05:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=12806"},"modified":"2025-10-13T13:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:51:22","slug":"your-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/graduation\/your-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Your ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/DSC_7287_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg.optimal.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, it\u2019s time to enjoy your graduation ceremony with your loved ones. Read through the important information bellow to make sure it\u2019s a day to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Ceremony-timeline\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Ceremony-timeline\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Ceremony-timeline\">Ceremony timeline<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Ceremony-timeline\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Order\u00a0of events<\/span><\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Arrive at venue<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We recommend arriving at the venue approximately two hours before the ceremony begins to allow you time to find parking and complete pre-ceremony preparation.\u00a0 An Information Guide will be sent to you in the days before your ceremony which contains further information.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><em> <strong>PRE-CEREMONY PREPARATION<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Regalia collection<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Collect your academic regalia from our regalia and ticketing partner <a href=\"https:\/\/grads.gfp.com.au\/\">GFP Events<\/a> located in the <span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">GFP Events marquee.\u00a0 See Information Guide for map.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Graduate information<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">When the venue doors open you will be directed to find your numbered seat in the front blocks of the venue.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">A video will be played to show you how to cross the stage and doff your hat.<\/span><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><em> <strong>CEREMONY<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Academic procession<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stage party will proceed to the stage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ceremony commences<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li>The ceremony commences with a Welcome to Country<\/li>\n<li>Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s welcome speech<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of Higher Degree by Research graduates<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of graduates<\/li>\n<li>Graduation address<\/li>\n<li>Presentation of remaining graduates<\/li>\n<li>Chancellor&#8217;s Charge to the graduates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ceremony close<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Academic recession<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Stage party will exit the stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Graduates and guests to wait for Event Staff to direct them out of the venue.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Alumni Festival<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Meet up with your family and friends in the Alumni Festival zone.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Redeem your refreshment vouchers and purchase a drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Pose for photos at the GFP photography marquee or one of our roving photo booths.\u00a0 Purchase and collect stage photos, memorabilia and return any hired regalia.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Parking-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Parking-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Parking-\">Parking <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Parking-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Our campus\u00a0has many safe and secure\u00a0car parks\u00a0available throughout the campus for students, staff and visitors. There are plenty of\u00a0parking options\u00a0available and our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/getting-here\/driving\/cellopark\/\">pay-as-you-go system<\/a>\u00a0means you only pay for the time you park on campus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/getting-here\/parking\/\">View parking information<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Your-arrival\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Your-arrival\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Your-arrival\">Your arrival<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Your-arrival\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Arrival time<\/span><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0It&#8217;s best to arrive at least two hours before the ceremony starts to allow enough time to park, collect your academic regalia, find your seat and watch the graduate briefing video.\u00a0 See your Information Guide for arrival time for your ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Where to go<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; Scan your ticket upon arrival to collect your regalia (see regalia info below).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Seat number<\/strong> <\/span>&#8211; Refer to your ticket to find your seat number.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Regalia-collection-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Regalia-collection-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Regalia-collection-\">Regalia collection <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Regalia-collection-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>GFP Events<\/strong><\/span> &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are attending a graduation ceremony in Perth, Kalgoorlie or Singapore you can hire or purchase Curtin academic regalia from our official provider <a href=\"https:\/\/grads.gfp.com.au\/university\/curtin-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GFP Events<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Information regarding regalia hire for ceremonies at other locations will be provided by your campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Regalia Collection<\/span><\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">After arriving at the venue, scan your ticket and collect your academic regalia. \u00a0 Our regalia and ticketing partner GFP Events will assist in the fitting of your regalia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><strong>How to wear your regalia<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Please view the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/graduations.curtin.edu.au\/documents\/HowToWearRegalia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Wear [.pdf 124kb]<\/a>\u00a0instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Guests\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Guests\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Guests\">Guests<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Guests\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Guest tickets<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Guest tickets will be issued electronically to the guest&#8217;s mobile phone. All guests must display their electronic ticket to gain entry into the venue. Guests will not be able to enter without a valid ticket. If a guest does not have a mobile phone, their ticket can be sent to the mobile of an attending guest. Guests may print their tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">All graduates will receive two complimentary guest tickets. PhD graduates will receive four complimentary guest tickets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Information regarding availability of guest tickets for purchase will be communicated to the graduate via Official Communication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Children under 3\u00a0years\u00a0of\u00a0age do not require a ticket.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Photography-and-merchandise\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Photography-and-merchandise\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Photography-and-merchandise\">Photography and merchandise<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Photography-and-merchandise\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/grads.gfp.com.au\/university\/curtin-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GFP Events<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">are Curtin&#8217;s preferred supplier of celebration packs, graduation photography, and memorabilia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Weather-Warnings\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Weather-Warnings\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Weather-Warnings\">Weather Warnings<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Weather-Warnings\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>No weather warnings current.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Health-and-Safety\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Health-and-Safety\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Health-and-Safety\">Health and Safety<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Health-and-Safety\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span data-teams=\"true\"><span class=\"ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Curtin encourages mask wearing during large public gatherings, should you wish to do so, to safeguard your health and safety.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Graduation-livestream\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Graduation-livestream\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Graduation-livestream\">Graduation livestream<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Graduation-livestream\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/graduation\/your-ceremony\/livestream\/\">Graduation livestream page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Links will become live once the ceremony commences.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations! 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