The ceremony of conferring degrees and awarding diplomas and certificates is a time-honoured ritual performed at academic institutions throughout the world.
Graduation ceremonies at the University of Divinity honour the University’s academic excellence, collegiate structure and Christian traditions. At the ceremony, each attending graduand’s name and award is read out and the graduand is presented with their academic documents by the Chancellor or a deputy.
All ceremonies are open to all eligible students of the University, regardless of which Home College/School they studied with.
Upcoming Graduation Ceremonies
2026 Ceremonies
The season of graduation ceremonies for 2026 has now concluded.
2027 Adelaide Ceremony
Event details
Date: Thursday 18 February 2027
Time: 6:30pm (ACST)
Venue: Adelaide West Uniting Church, 312 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Brooklyn Park SA 5032
Registration
Registrations will open soon for eligible students. Check your inbox for a graduation invitation.
2027 Melbourne Ceremony
Event details
Date: Friday 9 April 2027
Time: 7:30pm (AEST)
Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne, Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000
Registration
Registrations will open soon for eligible students. Check your inbox for a graduation invitation.
2027 Brisbane Ceremony
Event details
Date: Saturday 22 May 2027
Time: 10:00am (AEST)
Venue: St John’s Cathedral, 373 Ann St, Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Registration
Registrations will open soon for eligible students. Check your inbox for a graduation invitation.
Graduate In Absentia
If you cannot make it to a ceremony you will graduate in absentia. You must still complete the registration process when you receive the invitation to graduate, and choose the in absentia option.
If you graduate in absentia, your award will be acknowledged in the printed graduation program and your graduation academic documents will be posted to you, following the date of the ceremony.
Attend your ceremony
Attending a ceremony to receive your award in-person is a wonderful way to celebrate your significant academic achievement.
More information about graduation
Queries?
For questions about graduation, you can contact the Operations Manager at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor by emailing graduation@divinity.edu.au