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).
Brisbane does not have a planned formal end-of-year graduation ceremony for 2026 but an informal cocktail party is planned. Any graduating students located in Queensland or South Australia will be invited to attend an alternative location of their choosing.
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.
Get ready to graduate
Follow our step by step guide to ensure you are ready to graduate.
Finish your course
Successfully complete all the required components of your course. Once this is completed, your qualification will undergo a review and approval process which can take 6-8 weeks. You will not be considered as eligible for graduation until the review period is completed and your final grades are officially approved/conferred. Your official documents will be available digitally via My eQuals, and students who attend a ceremony will also receive a printed testamur on the day.
Settle your account
Ensure all outstanding tuition and administration fees are paid in full.
Ensure your personal details are up to date
Login into the Learner App and check we have the correct details:
– 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)
Eligible students receive their formal graduation 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
RSVP – even if you are not attending a 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.
Get ready to celebrate
It’s time to invite your family and friends and get familiar with your ceremony details
Check out the venue location, public transport and parking options, so you can arrive in good time and stress free
Review the What to Expect on Graduation Day
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.
