Graduation Venues

Graduation Ceremonies are held twice per year. The mid-year ceremonies are held in Brisbane*, Sydney and Melbourne during July/August and the end-of-year ceremonies are held in Sydney and Melbourne towards the end of November.

Students who are located in Adelaide, Distance education students and Brisbane students who expect to graduate after the mid-year ceremony, will be invited to attend an alternative location of their choosing.

Mid-Year Ceremonies 2026

Eligibility Deadline
26th June 2026

Students who are not deemed eligible by the deadline will be invited to the next ceremony.

Formal ceremony invited sent from
29th June 2026 onwards

Ceremony invites will be sent to your ALG or Ikon student email address.

Registration Deadline
14th July 2026 11pm (Sydney Time)

Students who fail to rsvp by the deadline, will be assumed to have declined to participate in this and future graduation ceremonies.

Brisbane Graduation

When:
Thursday 6 August 2026

4pm: Registration and Gowning

5pm: Graduand Briefing (students who miss briefing will not be allowed to cross the stage to collect their award)

Where:
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Arbour Level
Grey Street
South Bank
Brisbane
QLD 4101
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Melbourne Graduation

When:
Tuesday 28 July 2026

4pm: Registration and Gowning

5pm: Graduand Briefing (students who miss briefing will not be allowed to cross the stage to collect their award)

Where:
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Level 2 Conference Hall
8 Whiteman Street (Queenbridge St end)
Southbank
Melbourne
VIC 3006
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Sydney Graduation

When:
Tuesday 21 July 2026

4pm: Registration and Gowning

5pm: Graduand Briefing (students who miss briefing will not be allowed to cross the stage to collect their award)

Where:
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Ballroom
61-101 Phillip Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
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Quick Answers

How much do Graduation tickets cost?

The graduate ticket is $150, which includes your entry to the ceremony and two complimentary guest tickets.
You may purchase up to three additional guest tickets at $50 each.

Children aged 5 years and under: Free
Children aged 6 years and over: Count as a guest ticket

Payments are made via the registration link in your graduation invitation email. Only students whose course completion has been approved for conferral and who have no outstanding fees are eligible to attend.

What is Included in My Graduation Ticket?

Your graduation ticket gives you access to the official Ikon graduation ceremony and includes:
Admission for you and two complimentary guests.
Your printed testamur (certificate), presented at the ceremony.
Light refreshments (drinks and canapés) for you and your guests.

Tickets are booked through the registration link in your graduation invitation email. Please send your guests their tickets.
Only students who have successfully completed their course, cleared all outstanding fees, and been approved for conferral are eligible to attend.

How do I Register for Graduation?

You’ll receive a formal graduation invitation by email once your course completion has been approved for conferral. Registration is completed online through the event partner’s website, using the link provided in your graduation invitation.

To register:
Click the registration link in your invitation email.
Complete all required details for you and your guests.
Follow the payment instructions to finalise your booking.
Please register and make payment before the RSVP deadline to confirm your place.

Do I need to RSVP if I don’t plan to attend the ceremony?

Yes. All students who receive an invitation must RSVP, even if they choose not to attend.

What RSVP options are available to me?

You may choose to:
1. Attend the upcoming ceremony
2. Attend the upcoming ceremony in an alternative location
3. Defer to the next ceremony
4. Graduate in absentia (not attend any ceremony)

If I paid for graduation but can’t attend, can I get a refund or credit?

Graduation fees are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, your payment cannot be refunded or credited.

If you are unable to attend after registering, you will still graduate, but your award will be issued without ceremony attendance (Graduate in absentia)

Graduation FAQ

Got more questions about graduation?

Whether your need more details on invitations, ticket pricing, guest tickets, RSVPs, regalia or more, check out our FAQ guide.

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