How to Register for Graduation
All graduating students must provide a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) to SCU in order to graduate. For further information about your USI, please visit SCU’s USI website or USI FAQs for students. Please also refer to our Graduation FAQ for any questions you may have.
When Do I Graduate?
See below for the listing of graduation ceremonies and conferral dates.
Final Date to Add Names to Conferral List*
| Term / Session / Dual Term / Tri Term | Grade Release Date | Final Date to Add Names to List |
Conferral Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 5 / Dual Term 4 / Tri Term 2 | 21 December 2022 | 27 January 2023 | 10 February 2023 |
| Summer Term/Session 3 | 1 March 2023 | 10 March 2023 | 24 March 2023 |
| Term 1 | 26 April 2023 | 19 May 2023 | 2 June 2023 |
| Term 2/Session 1 | 21 June 2023 | 7 July 2023 | 21 July 2023 |
| N/A | N/A | 4 August 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
| Term 3 | 23 August 2023 | 1 September 2023 | 22 September 2023 |
| Term 4/Session 2 | 18 October 2023 | 24 November 2023 | 8 December 2023 |
| Term 5 | 20 December 2023 | 5 January 2024 | 19 January 2024 |
| Summer Term | 28 February 2024 | 19 April 2024 | 3 May 2024 |
| Term 1 | 24 April 2024 | 24 May 2024 | 7 June 2024 |
| Term 2 | 19 June 2024 | 12 July 2024 | 26 July 2024 |
| Term 3 | 21 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 | 27 September 2024 |
| Term 4 | 16 October 2024 | 25 October 2024 | 8 November 2024 |
* Under no circumstances can a student attend a graduation ceremony for any award until after that award has been officially conferred (approved) by the University.
Graduation Ceremony Dates 2023
| Ceremony Location | Ceremony Date | Final date to make your choice** |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 24 February 2023 | 27 January 2023 |
| Gold Coast | 4-5 April 2023 | 10 March 2023 |
| Coffs Harbour | 20 June 2023 | 19 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | 1 September 2023 | 4 August 2023 |
| Lismore | 28-29 September 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
Graduation Ceremony Dates 2024
| Ceremony Location | Ceremony Date | Final date to make your choice |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1-2 February 2024 | 5 January 2024 |
| Sydney | 20-21 May 2024 | 19 April 2024 |
| Coffs Harbour | 20-21 June 2024 | 24 May 2024 |
| Melbourne | 12-13 September 2024 | 16 August 2024 |
| Lismore | 10-11 October 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
Note: Late responses will not be considered for inclusion in the ceremony.
Registering a Graduation Choice
To check if you have met course requirements and passed all your enrolled units, go to My Enrolment www.scu.edu.au/myenrolment and check:
- My Study Plans: Check your course status is Passed.
- My Grades: Check all grades are finalised. If a grade is outstanding and you believe you have satisfied the unit requirements contact your unit assessor.
- My Finances: If you are sanctioned please contact Student Administration Services free call 1800 005 687 or email enquiry@scu.edu.au for information about how to pay your sanction.
- My Details: Check your preferred mailing address, phone number and personal email are correct. Your graduation documents will be forwarded to the preferred mailing address and personal email (via My eQuals).
- My Graduation: Make your choice online and register for your preferred conferral opportunity. Refer to graduation/conferral dates below.
Graduation Online Registration
Choose one of the following graduation options in My Enrolment (Graduation tab)
- Ceremony: To attend your nominated ceremony as seen in My Enrolment. You will receive your testamur at the ceremony.
- Mail: To receive your testamur by mail. You waive your right to attend any future Graduation Ceremony. Go to My Enrolment www.scu.edu.au/myenrolment and check your preferred mailing address and contact phone numbers are up-to-date.
- Collect: To collect your testamur from the Graduation Office. You waive your right to attend any future Graduation Ceremony. After your award is conferred (approved) by University Council, your testamur can be collected from Room A2.38 (Level 2, A Block), Lismore campus.
- Postpone: To postpone and attend a future Ceremony. The Graduation Office will contact you via email with further information.
TIP: Status of HOLD means you have NOT yet made a graduation choice
Note for Education Graduands: Student Administration Services will provide a copy of your final academic transcript to the NSW Department of Education and Communities and the Graduate Recruitment Program for eligible education graduands. Copies are forwarded on the same day your final academic transcript is mailed to you.
Honours Degrees
If you are intending to continue your studies and complete a separate year of Honours, you are still entitled to attend a ceremony and graduate with your first Bachelor degree. Once you have completed your Honours year you will be entitled to attend a further ceremony to graduate with your Honours degree.
This does not apply if you have completed an Honours award which is incorporated within your Bachelor degree. You will receive one testamur only and be eligible to attend only one Graduation Ceremony.
Name Changes
Your award will be conferred in the exact name recorded by the University. That is the name that will appear on your academic transcript, AHEGS and testamur. If you wish to change your name you are required to complete the Request for Change of Name form and provide certified documentation showing your legal name.
For more information about changing your name on your graduation documents, please contact the Graduation Office by emailing studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au
Name changes must be finalised at least three (3) weeks prior to your conferral date.
Postal Address
Please ensure that you keep the University advised of your correct postal address. Your preferred address will be used to mail your final academic transcript, AHEGS. You can update your address and phone number in My Enrolment (Details tab).
International Students
Completion Letter
If you require a completion letter for visa application/employment purposes please contact your relevant student support area by emailing:
| Study Location | Student Support email |
|---|---|
| Lismore | ioadviser-lis@scu.edu.au |
| Gold Coast/Online | ioadviser-gc@scu.edu.au |
| Coffs Harbour | ioadviser-coffs@scu.edu.au |
| SCU Online | future.students@online.scu.edu.au |
| SCU Sydney | sydstudentsupport@scu.edu.au |
| SCU Melbourne | melbstudentsupport@scu.edu.au |
| SCU Perth | perthstudentsupport@scu.edu.au |
| The Hotel School | thssupport@scu.edu.au |
Letter of Invitation
If you are an overseas student and require a letter of invitation to assist you with your visa application to attend a Graduation ceremony in Australia, please contact the Graduation Office by emailing studentgradinfo@scu.edu.au.
If you would like your international guest/s included on the letter, please provide the Graduation Office with their full name/s and date/s of birth.