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Conferral and ceremony schedule
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Conferral schedule
If you're attending your graduation ceremony, most students will be conferred on their ceremony date and this will be the date on your testamur. You can estimate the month your conferral and ceremony will take place based on when you receive your completion letter, however you'll need to wait until you receive your invitation to find out the exact date.
For the students listed below, your conferral and ceremony may take place on different dates.
You can view the conferral dates and request deadlines for graduating without attending a ceremony on our dedicated page.
You can view the alternative conferral dates that are available and how to apply on our dedicated page.
The Graduations Office will determine your conferral and ceremony dates, after considering when you receive your completion letter and complete 'Getting ready to graduate' in Sydney Student. Generally, we'll do our best to assign you to the next available conferral date, allowing a few weeks processing time from when you receive your completion letter.
Your conferral date may be different to your ceremony date.
The standard conferral dates are:
- Monday 16 February 2026
- Monday 16 March 2026
- Monday 22 June 2026
- Thursday 30 July 2026
- Monday 24 August 2026
- Monday 7 September 2026
- Monday 2 November 2026
You also have the option to request to graduate without attending a ceremony, in which case you may receive a conferral date different to those listed above.
Your school will contact you with important information about your conferral.
The Graduations Office will determine your conferral date, after considering when you receive your completion letter and complete 'Getting ready to graduate' in Sydney Student. Generally, we'll do our best to assign you to the next available conferral date, allowing a few weeks processing time from when you receive your completion letter.
Your conferral date may be different to your ceremony date.
The standard conferral dates are:
- Monday 16 February 2026
- Monday 16 March 2026
- Monday 22 June 2026
- Thursday 30 July 2026
- Monday 24 August 2026
- Monday 7 September 2026
- Monday 2 November 2026
You also have the option to request to graduate without attending a ceremony, in which case you may receive a conferral date different to those listed above.
If you complete studies by November, your ceremony will be in December and your degree will be conferred at your ceremony.
If you complete your studies after November, your ceremony will be in April-May the following year. Your degree is likely to be conferred on either:
- Monday 16 February 2026
- Monday 16 March 2026.
You also have the option to request to graduate without attending a ceremony, in which case you may receive a conferral date different to those explained above.
Proposed ceremony schedule for 2026
Once eligible, you'll be invited to celebrate at a graduation ceremony for your faculty or school. Your invitation will include the details of your graduation ceremony time, date and location. You can expect to receive your invitation:
- for Semester 1 ceremonies, about six – seven weeks before ceremonies begin
- for Semester 2 ceremonies, about five – six weeks before ceremonies begin.
The Graduations Office will determine your ceremony date based on when you complete your studies and receive your completion letter, as well as other factors such as the number of graduates wishing to attend a ceremony and available spaces.
The proposed schedule below is subject to change. If you make any travel plans before you receive your invitation, please ensure these are flexible.
You can't change your graduation ceremony date but you can request to graduate without attending a ceremony as your ceremony is optional.
| Ceremony month | Who will receive an invitation |
|---|---|
| April - May 2026 |
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| October 2026 |
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| December 2026 |
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Indicative faculty and school dates
May
Tuesday 19 May
Thursday 21 May
Monday 25 May
Friday 29 May
October
Thursday 8 October
Thursday 15 October
December
Friday 4 December
April
Thursday 23 April
Monday 27 April
May
Tuesday 5 May
Friday 8 May
Monday 11 May
Thursday 14 May
Monday 18 May
Thursday 21 May
Monday 25 May
Thursday 28 May
October
Wednesday 7 October
Thursday 8 October
Friday 9 October
Thursday 15 October
Monday 19 October
Tuesday 20 October
December
Friday 4 December
May
Tuesday 5 May
Friday 8 May
Monday 11 May
Thursday 14 May
Monday 18 May
Monday 25 May
Tuesday 26 May
Thursday 28 May
Friday 29 May
October
Tuesday 6 October
Wednesday 7 October
Thursday 8 October
Tuesday 13 October
Monday 19 October
Tuesday 20 October
December
Friday 4 December
April
Thursday 23 April
May
Friday 1 May
Friday 15 May
Friday 29 May
October
Thursday 8 October
Friday 9 October
Friday 16 October
December
Friday 4 December
May
Tuesday 19 May
Monday 25 May
October
Monday 12 October
Tuesday 13 October
December
Thursday 3 December
April
Tuesday 28 April
Thursday 30 April
May
Monday 4 May
Thursday 7 May
Tuesday 12 May
Friday 29 May
December
Wednesday 2 December
Thursday 3 December
May
Tuesday 5 May
October
Monday 12 October
December
Fridy 4 December
April
Thursday 23 April
Tuesday 28 April
May
Thursday 7 May
Monday 11 May
Wednesday 20 May
Tuesday 26 May
October
Thursday 8 October
Monday 12 October
Tuesday 13 October
December
Thursday 3 December
Last updated: 12 December 2025