GRADUATION DAY GUIDE
The University of Western Sydney congratulates all the graduands participating in Graduation. We extend a warm welcome to you and your family and friends. Congratulations! In this guide you will find a brief summary of information about graduation day.
Arrival, registration and regalia Graduands must arrive and register at Building EB no later than 1.5 hours before the beginning of their ceremony. Here they will receive their seat allocation, guest tickets, graduation book and their hired or purchased regalia. A maximum of four tickets are issued to each graduand for their guests. No extra tickets are available by request under any circumstances. »» Guests with tickets must be at the auditorium entrance door no later than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony. »» Children over the age of two must occupy their own seat and count as a guest for ticketing purposes. Due to fire regulations, prams are not permitted in the auditorium, however storage is available upon entry to the auditorium.
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The ceremony Graduands will need to enter the auditorium 30 minutes before their ceremony starts so they can be seated in the correct seat and watch a short demonstration on how to cross the stage. During the ceremony graduands will be asked to stand and their awards will be conferred. Graduands will then be called, row by row to await individual presentation in sequence. A UWS staff member will complete a final check of each row. It is important that graduands remain in their allocated seat to ensure their name is called in the correct order.
Length of ceremonies UWS graduation ceremonies typically run for 1 to 1.5 hours. All graduates are required to remain in the auditorium until the conclusion of the ceremony. Graduands, family and friends are invited to join us for complimentary refreshments in the marquee after the ceremony to celebrate.
Regalia return All hired regalia must be returned to building EB within 45 minutes of the conclusion of your ceremony. The Graduation Seat Allocation and Receipt of Regalia Return slip must be stamped by the Graduation Team as proof of regalia return. For more information about what to expect on the day please go to uws.edu.au/attendyourceremony We hope you enjoy the day.
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National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice, For we are young and free; We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil; Our home is girt by sea; Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare; In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair. In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair
Order of Proceedings
Welcome and information for graduands Entry of the academic procession National Anthem Welcome from Chancellor Conferral of awards Presentation of awards to graduands Presentation of honorary awards* Guest speaker Presentation of awards to graduands Closing address Academic procession leaves auditorium, followed by graduates
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Professional Graduation Portraits Remember your Graduation Day with a free portrait sitting from Silver Rose Photography. Our studios are next to the auditorium entrance and we are open before and after your ceremony.
FREE PORTRAIT SITTING No sitting fee and pre bookings. No sales queues or registration.
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Our experienced photographers specialize in graduate portraits as well as couples, friends and large families. We take care to ensure your robes are correct and you look just right for this very important occasion.
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Come early and beat the queues Our studios can be busy just after your ceremony. We are open all day from 8am and visiting our studios before your ceremony guarantees you prompt and immediate service.
We have University degree testamurs on hand to use during your sitting. We invite you to bring flowers or any special personal possessions. “Sometimes you may never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory�
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Immediate Online Viewing Your portrait and stage crossing photos will be uploaded to our website immediately after your ceremony. Your family and friends will be able to view your graduation photographs on the day of your ceremony.
Our photographers will hand you a white card after your studio portraits have been taken. The card contains a secure customer code which enables you to access your proofs and purchase prints and digital products directly from our website.
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YOUR NEW
ALUMNI MEMBERSHIP Welcome to the UWS Alumni Community! As a new graduate today you become a valued member of our alumni community, establishing the first links in a life long connection with your University. The University of Western Sydney (UWS) holds our alumni in high esteem, taking pride in each graduate as you progress beyond your studies and into your chosen career. Assisting more than 160,000 graduates, we aim to ensure all alumni stay connected with UWS. Update your details, join Alumni Chapters, and stay connected with your University at
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‘I can afford to buy books and not be ashamed that I might have to ask for financial assistance.’ Mereti Kaisuva, UWS Community Scholarship recipient
As you explore and enjoy everything life has to offer after university, think of how you can give back. For just $25 a year you can support students like Mereti, experiencing financial hardship. Give as you go.
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Documents Testamur The testamur includes the graduate’s full name as recorded in the student management system, the name of the award, the name of any key program(s) (where applicable), certain majors, any class of honours, awards with distinction, the date of conferral and a unique UWS registration number. The graduate’s testamur is issued under the University’s Seal, is conferred by the Board of Trustees and signed by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Academic Registrar. Please note there can only be one testamur for each award in circulation at any time.
The Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) provides information on the course of study undertaken, details of a student’s academic achievements, information on the university at which the degree was undertaken and details of the Australian higher education system. The AHEGS is a document given to students with their testamur at graduation. To order additional copies, please visit uws.edu.au/graddocs
Award Verification Service The UWS Award Verification Service is an online database containing the name, conferral date and award title of past UWS graduates. The database is updated one week after your graduation. If your potential employer or an employment agency needs to verify your gradation details with UWS, direct them to use this quick, easy and free online service. uws.edu.au/avs
Academic transcript An academic transcript is the formal written record of all study undertaken at UWS and includes all results achieved. If you require a transcript of results for all attempted units during your study at UWS, please visit: uws.edu.au/graddocs In the event you misplace any UWS document, please visit the UWS website for information. uws.edu.au/graduations
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Parramatta Campus The University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta Campus is a true community campus. Its historic buildings – the oldest which dates back to 1813 – means the campus forms a vital part of Sydney’s cultural heritage. The jewel of the campus is the Female Orphan School – the oldest three-storey brick building in Australia, and the nation’s oldest public building. The Female Orphan School began its life as a refuge for young orphan girls in 1818, and then became a hospital for the mentally ill from 1888 until the 1980s. Now this heritage treasure is open to the community. We also encourage you to visit other parts of the historic Parramatta campus at your leisure.
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Present the voucher below at one of the coffee outlets indicated on the map to receive your complimentary coffee on the day of graduation.
Complimentary coffee voucher
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