Graduation FAQs

Due to the escalating COVID situation developing throughout Australia, a decision has been made to pause registrations for future graduation ceremonies until such time as the current COVID crisis allows us to plan with a degree of confidence

If you are not planning to attend a graduation ceremony and would like to receive your testamur in the mail please email studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au with the details.

Due to the escalating COVID situation developing throughout Australia, a decision has been made to pause registrations for future graduation ceremonies until such time as the current COVID crisis allows us to plan with a degree of confidence.

The University wants graduands to experience a truly memorable ceremony and that is not possible with the restrictions and constant border closures that the current COVID situation is causing.

We will continue to monitor the situation and announce any changes regarding registration for graduation via our website.

Once you have fully satisfied the requirements of your course, you will be able to register for an upcoming Graduation Ceremony.

When completing placement/practical, the final report must be received and processed by your Faculty/College before you will be eligible to graduate.

It is important to note that the Graduation Office is unable to assist with any queries regarding your placement/practical. Please direct those enquiries directly to your Faculty/College.

Graduation tab will become available after you have fully satisfied the requirements for your course/award (generally this occurs after your final Session/Study Period grades official release date).

If you cannot see a graduation choice but believe you have now completed your award please contact our Student Administration Services Team:

T: 1800 005 687

E: enquiry@scu.edu.au

Your complimentary academic transcript and Australian Higher Education Graduate Statement are sent within 20-25 working days of when you complete your award.

Testamurs (degree certificates) can only be released after an award is officially conferred (approved) by the University Council. All testamurs are held securely by the SCU Graduation Office awaiting instructions from each graduating student.

Your testamur (degree certificate) will be sent after your award has been conferred (awarded) by the University Council.

To avoid delay please ensure your preferred address and phone number are updated in My Enrolment.

Testamurs will be sent by registered mail for domestic deliveries and by courier for all international addresses.

The Graduation Office is located at R Block, Lismore Campus (R2.07). You will be able to collect your testamur during business hours, after it is conferred (awarded) by the University Council.

You will need to provide photo identification before your testamur can be released. Please email studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au or phone 02 6620 3184 to arrange a suitable time to collect

You can choose either of the following options in My Enrolment or by emailing studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au

• Mail: You can choose to receive your testamur by mail and it will be sent to you as soon as it has been conferred (awarded) by the University Council.
• Collect: Testamurs can be collected from the Graduation Office, Lismore Campus. Please email or call to arrange a suitable time during business hours for collection.

You can choose any of the following options in My Enrolment or by emailing studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au

• Mail: You can choose to receive your testamur by mail and it will be sent to you as soon as it has been conferred (awarded) by the University Council.
• Collect: Testamurs can be collected from the Graduation Office, Lismore Campus. Please email or call to arrange a suitable time during business hours for collection.
• Postpone: You can choose to postpone and attend a future Ceremony.

Yes. If you are unable to attend your allocated Ceremony, you can choose to postpone your attendance until a future date.

A list of upcoming Ceremonies can be found on the SCU website. 

As soon as you have found a Ceremony you would like to attend, please email the Graduation Office at studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Yes. Ceremony allocations are based on your study location or if studying online default to either Lismore Campus or next available ceremony.

You are more than welcome to attend any of our scheduled Ceremonies at any of our locations. A complete list of upcoming Ceremonies can be found on the SCU website.

Please email studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au with the details of the Ceremony you wish to attend so we can make the necessary arrangements.

No. If you have missed the last day to register for an upcoming Graduation you will need to email studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au and register for a later Ceremony.

Graduation Ceremony times and Faculty/College and cohort allocations will be available after the registration deadline has passed.

As soon as the Ceremony time/s are available, all registered graduands will be advised by email, the details will be published on the Graduation website and the Everything You Need to Know about your Graduation booklet for your ceremony.

No. Unfortunately, it's not possible to change the time of your Graduation Ceremony. Each Faculty/College/Cohort is allocated to a particular Ceremony time.

Following the registration deadline for your ceremony, a decision will be made about whether any additional guest tickets are available. If extra tickets are available, you will be able to purchase them for $20 each when you book and pay for your academic dress online.

The Ceremony will be live streamed and a recording will be available on our website.

Links to book and pay for your academic dress hire as well as information about collection arrangements will be made available as your Ceremony approaches. Please refer to the Everything You Need to Know about your Graduation booklet for your Ceremony.

Southern Cross University is unable to provide waivers to border restrictions for any states. For the latest information regarding border closures visit:

Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Yes, we are following all local health directions in relation to COVID-19 safety protocols.

In addition, we recommend you wear a mask when entering and exiting the venue, use the hand sanitiser provided and, most importantly, if you are unwell stay at home.

Importantly, if graduates or guests are unwell, please do not attend the Ceremony.

Graduates can postpone to a later Ceremony and guests can view the Ceremony via the livestream

If staff deem that graduates or their guest/s are unwell on the day, they may not be allowed to take part in your Ceremony.

In 2021, SCU merged some Schools and created Faculties, graduaing students will be presented under the relevant Faculty, College or cohort for their award:

4. The Hotel School awards will be presented with their cohort

Yes, please email studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au for Replacement Testamur Procedures.