You did it! All the assignments, the early classes, the placements, the group work, the juggle of work/study/life. You’ve finished your course and we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your friends and family, at your graduation.  

Graduation ceremonies are held twice per year in Sydney and Melbourne (July and November) and once per year in Brisbane (July/Aug only). 
Adelaide does not have a planned formal graduation ceremony for 2026 but an informal cocktail party is planned. Any students graduating from Adelaide Campus will be invited to attend an alternative location of their choosing or choose to attend the Graduation Cocktail Party.

To be eligible for Graduation, students must meet the eligibility criteria by the indicated Eligibility Deadline, failure to do so will mean student are automatically moved to the next ceremony. 

1. Finish your subjects

• Complete all required subjects in your course. 
• Your final grades are reviewed and officially confirmed by the College. 

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2. Ensure all outstanding tuition and administration fees are paid in full. 

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3. Ensure your personal details are up to date in the learner app 

• Full Legal Name – this will be printed on your award certificate (this must match the exact name attached to your USI)

• Mailing Address 

• Mobile Phone 

• You have provided your verified USI (see note) 

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4. Eligible students receive their official ceremony invitation.

Students who have met the eligibility criteria before the indicated eligibility deadline, will receive their official ceremony invitation approximately two to four weeks prior to the ceremony.

If you expect to receive an invitation but have not, please contact the events team

All graduation correspondence will be sent to your Ikon | ALG student email

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5. RSVP for your preferred Graduation Ceremony

All eligible students are required to RSVP to one of the following four options before the registration deadline, even if they do not wish to attend a graduation ceremony. This will avoid multiple unnecessary correspondence and ensure your Testamur/Qualification Documents are distributed promptly.
The ceremony invitations contain a link to RSVP via our graduation partners (Reed Events) website where you will be required to select one of the four following options. You will also be able to book photography session and purchase merchandise.

1. Register for upcoming ceremony
2. Register for upcoming ceremony in an alternative location 
3. Defer registration to the next ceremony in the cycle
4. Decline registration to current and future graduation ceremonies, graduate in absentia (Graduate without attending a ceremony) 

Please watch the video guide on how to navigate the RSVP process if you wish to defer or graduate in absentia linked here.

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6. Get ready to celebrate

 It time to invite your family and friends and get familiar with your ceremony details

1. Check out the venue location, public transport and parking options, so you can arrive in good time and stress free
2. Review the What to Expect on Graduation Day
3. If you have a question about dress code, ticketing, access the FAQs

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All communications regarding graduation will be sent to your Ikon or ALG student email. Please ensure you check this inbox regularly to avoid missing important information.