Graduation

UOW will return to holding multiple graduation ceremonies in 2026!

The ceremony dates are:

• Week commencing Monday, 20 April, 2026 (during Autumn mid-session recess)
• Week commencing Monday, 2 November, 2026 (during Spring study recess)

All ceremonies will be held in the University Hall on the Wollongong campus.

Eligible students will receive their official invitation in early 2026. For more information, please read our FAQs.

2025 Graduate Photo Day

Students who can’t attend a ceremony in April 2026 can celebrate on campus with friends and family at our free Graduate Photo Day on Monday, 22 December, 2025 (for students conferred in December).

Eligible students can register here.

Please note, if you attend a Photo Day, you won’t receive an invitation to a graduation ceremony.

Your graduation involves two stages: the completion and conferral of your course, and an in-person graduation ceremony.

Follow the steps below and refer to the graduation key dates to ensure a seamless graduation experience.

Stage 1: Conferral

1. Apply to graduate

If you are near course completion, check your eligibility and apply to graduate.

2. Conferral

Once your application to graduate is approved by the University, you will be conferred. Conferral is the act of 'officially validating' or awarding your course and qualification.

3. Receive official documents

Official documents come in two formats - digital and hard copy.

After conferral you will receive an email asking you to register with My eQuals so you can access your digital documents. If you've previously completed a course, you may already have a My eQuals account so you won't need to register again.

A hard copy Testamur will be sent to the address you provided in your application to graduate. You should receive it within a month after conferral.

Stage 2: Graduation ceremony

4. Receive invitation to graduation ceremony

After conferral, you will receive an invitation to register for an upcoming graduation ceremony. Invitations are sent to the email you nominate for My eQuals, not your UOWMail.

5. Register and pay fee

To attend a graduation ceremony, you must register and pay the graduation fee by the specified deadline.

6. Attend graduation ceremony

Celebrate your amazing achievement with friends and family at our UOW Wollongong Campus. Find out what you need to do to prepare for your ceremony, and what to expect on the day.