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Graduation
- COVID-19 graduations update
- Eligibility
- Prepare for graduation
- On the day
- Graduation schedule
- Graduating in absentia
Graduation schedule
April and May ceremonies are going ahead
In person graduation ceremonies will commence from April 2021 with COVID safety practices in place. The ceremonies will be held at the Great Hall and available to watch on a video live stream. In the event of a COVID outbreak where public health orders or Government restrictions prevent the ceremonies from going ahead, the cancelled ceremonies will not be rescheduled.
Find out everything you need to know before the ceremony, including how to RSVP to your invitation, on our Prepare for graduation page. For information on how graduation ceremonies will be run during this time, including how COVID safe practices will be implemented, visit our On the day page. If you are unable to make it to your graduation, you will graduate in absentia and your degree will be conferred on the date outlined in your graduation invite.
Unable to attend your graduation ceremony?
If you are unable to attend the ceremony in person, you will be able to watch a live stream of your ceremony. The link for your ceremony will be available 15 minutes before your ceremony commences.
Search under your discipline below for the date and time of your ceremony. You can find these details of your graduation ceremony in the graduation invitation email we sent you. Be aware, all ceremonies times are listed in Sydney local time.
If you requested to graduate in absentia early, and did not receive a graduation invitation with your ceremony date and time, you can watch any live stream under your discipline.
If you're unable to watch live, a recording of your ceremony will become available through the same link 3-5 business days after your ceremony. This will be will be available for you to access and share with others for 6 weeks before being removed.
If you are located in China, there is a different link you will need to use to access the graduation ceremony. Your ceremony will be streamed live on Zoom. To ensure you can watch your ceremony, you will need to download the US version of Zoom using a VPN. Find out more information on the University of Sydney VPN Service.
Instructions on how to download Zoom
Desktop or tablet
1. Go to https://zoom.us/download
2. Select the appropriate link for your laptop or tablet: Windows or Mac
3. Follow the installation prompts. In some locations it may be necessary to be on a VPN in order to download from https://zoom.us/
Mobile
1. Go to https://zoom.us/download
2. Select the appropriate link for your mobile phone: iOS or Android
3. Follow the installation prompts. In some locations it may be necessary to be on a VPN in order to download from https://zoom.us/
We strongly advise that you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom in order to be able to use the supplied link and watch your graduation ceremony. Updating existing software and testing your device prior to your ceremony is also strongly recommended.
If you’ve already installed the latest version of US Zoom on your device, then there is nothing you need to do except select your ceremony link prior to your ceremony commencement.
2021 Graduation ceremony schedule
These proposed ceremony dates and are subject to review and change. Details of your graduation ceremony time, date and location will be confirmed in your invitation, which will be sent three or four weeks before your ceremony.
The link to watch your graduation ceremony can be found below. Please note, there are two different links.
If you are currently in China, you will need to select the China ceremony link. Before your ceremony begins, make sure you've followed our instructions so you're able to access the link from China.
Please note, all ceremony times are listed in Sydney local time.
April to June ceremonies
| Date | Ceremony link (except China) | China ceremony link |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 April | 9.30am 1pm |
October to December ceremonies
Thursday 7 October
The link to watch your graduation ceremony can be found below. Please note, there are two different links.
If you are currently in China, you will need to select the China ceremony link. Before your ceremony begins, make sure you've followed our instructions so you're able to access the link from China.
Please note, all ceremony times are listed in Sydney local time.
April to June ceremonies
| Date | Ceremony link (except China) | China ceremony link |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 April | ||
| Thursday 15 April | ||
| Monday 24 May | TBC | TBC |
| Tuesday 25 May | TBC | TBC |
October to December ceremonies
Tuesday 12 October
Thursday 14 October
Wednesday 8 December
April to June ceremonies
Monday 31 May
Wednesday 2 June
October to December ceremonies
Monday 11 October
Wednesday 13 October
Friday 15 October
Wednesday 8 December
April to June ceremonies
Wednesday 26 May
Thursday 27 May
October to December ceremonies
Friday 8 October
Wednesday 8 December
April to June ceremonies
Friday 21 May
October to December ceremonies
Wednesday 8 December
The link to watch your graduation ceremony can be found below. Please note, there are two different links.
If you are currently in China, you will need to select the China ceremony link. Before your ceremony begins, make sure you've followed our instructions so you're able to access the link from China.
All ceremony times are listed in Sydney local time.
April to June ceremonies
| Date | Ceremony link (except China) | China ceremony link |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 16 April | ||
| Tuesday 20 April | ||
| Wednesday 21 April | ||
| Wednesday 28 April | ||
| Wednesday May 26 | TBC | TBC |
October to December ceremonies
Friday 15 October
Thursday 9 December
Friday 10 December
The link to watch your graduation ceremony can be found below. Please note, there are two different links.
If you are currently in China, you will need to select the China ceremony link. Before your ceremony begins, make sure you've followed our instructions so you're able to access the link from China.
All ceremony times are listed in Sydney local time.
April to June ceremonies
| Date | Ceremony link (except China) | China ceremony link |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 April | 4.30pm | 4.30pm |
October to December ceremonies
Wednesday 8 December
The link to watch your graduation ceremony can be found below. Please note, there are two different links.
If you are currently in China, you will need to select the China ceremony link. Before your ceremony begins, make sure you've followed our instructions so you're able to access the link from China.All ceremony times are listed in Sydney local time.
April to June ceremonies
| Date | Ceremony link (except China) | China ceremony link |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 April | 4.30pm | 4.30pm |
| Friday 23 April | 9.30am 1pm |
|
| Tuesday 27 April | 9.30am 1pm 4.30pm |
|
| Wednesday 2 June | TBC | TBC |
October to December ceremonies
Thursday 7 October
Friday 10 December
Last updated: 07 May 2021
