Graduation

Get ready to graduate with our final term/trimester checklist.

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. 

Finish your subjects
Check all fees are paid
Check your personal details
Official ceremony invitations sent
RSVP for graduation
Get Ready to Graduate 🎓

1. Finish your subjects

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

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

Mark as complete

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 
Mark as complete

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

Mark as complete

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.

Mark as complete

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
Mark as complete

Unique Student Identifier (USI) 

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a free, government-issued 10-digit number required for all students studying in Australia.

Your USI stays with you for life and records all nationally recognised training you complete, even across different institutions. 

You must provide a valid USI to receive your qualification. If you do not supply your USI, we cannot issue your award. 

Still not sure? Find more information on USI here:

USI information

What’s next?

Graduation Eligibility

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Documents & MyEquals

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Graduation Venues

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Graduation Day

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Quick Answers

Graduation FAQ

Got a question about graduation?

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