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It's time to celebrate your graduation

Celebrate your achievement with food or from afar

12pm – 2pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Gourmet BBQ Lunch

$40 per adult
$20 per child

Indulge in our sumptuous buffet-style dining experience, thoughtfully curated to cater to diverse dietary preferences and needs. Enjoy gourmet meats, fresh salads, and artisan bread, all designed to accommodate a range of dietary options. Additionally, our full bar service (not included in the package cost) ensures that everyone can savour the celebration.

Join us amidst the stunning setting of Graduates Walk, overlooking the historic Booloominbah Homestead. Delight in live entertainment by local artists while connecting with fellow University graduates.

Walk-ins on the day are warmly welcomed!

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Event Live Streaming

If you have friends or loved ones that would like to see you graduate but are unable to make it on the day, UNE will be live-streaming each ceremony via the Your Graduation page and on the UNE Facebook page.

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Graduation FAQ's

Accessibility

Our Armidale campus has some hilly spots between buildings. If navigating these slopes might be a challenge for you, feel free to chat with your unit coordinator.

You can also reach out to the Student Accessibility & Wellbeing Office at 02 6773 2897 or drop them an email at accessinclusion@une.edu.au.

What happens if it's raining?

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be relocated to Lazenby Hall. 

Please note that due to capacity limitations, each graduand and graduate may only bring a maximum of two guests directly into Lazenby Hall to witness the event. Additional guests will have the opportunity to watch the live stream; seating will be provided in the Lewis Lecture Theatre and the Arts A1 Lecture Theatre.

The decision to move the ceremony due to rain will be made on the morning of the event. Notifications will be given at the registration tent, with signs guiding you to the new venues. Registration will still take place on Graduates Walk (outdoors), and gowning will occur in Dixson Library. If there’s a possibility of rain, it’s advisable to bring an umbrella, just in case.

Who can I talk to about Accessibility at Graduation?

If you or any of your guests require accessibility considerations, please reach out to the UNE Graduation Team at graduation@une.edu.au so that they can ensure your day goes off without a hitch.

What do I need to know about parking?

All UNE Parking locations on the Academic Campus will be available for Graduation days (with the exception of Booloominbah Drive which is reserved for pre-arranged accessibility drop-off only).

Shuttle buses will make regular rounds to all carparks, dropping off and collecting from the Graduation precinct.

Additionally, there is no requirement to pay for parking in the event carparks on graduation days.

What's required for the Grad Portal?

Just your student number, date of birth, and estimated height in centimetres.

After entering these details, your award title, ceremony date, time, and location will be automatically provided.

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How can I ensure the correct pronunciation of my name?

You can either type your name phonetically or upload a voice recording. Our speaker will do their utmost to ensure it’s pronounced accurately for you.

What are my gown colours?

Your accurate gown colours and size will be automatically chosen for you. If you wish to confirm them before your special day, you can find the details here.

What if I want to keep my gown?

If you’re interested in purchasing a gown to keep instead of renting one, just choose ‘Hire Gown – No’ in the Grad Portal and proceed to The Shop to make your purchase.

You can have your purchased gown shipped to you in advance or pick it up from The Shop on the day of the ceremony.

Purchase your gown here.

Can I order gifts and graduation merch together?

Yes! Once you’ve selected your gown, catering, and guests in the Grad portal, review your order summary and continue shopping if needed.

When ready, proceed to Checkout. Collect all items from The Shop on your graduation day using your order confirmation. Additional graduation items, UNE merch, flowers, and gifts can also be purchased on the day from The Shop.

Visit The Shop online here.

How can I complete my order?

After confirming your cart in the Grad portal, move on to ‘Create an Account’. Just follow the easy steps to set up your account, and you’ll be directed to the checkout page to finalise your order.”

How can I ensure my order has been successful?

After completing your order, an order confirmation will be sent to the email address linked to your account. If you don’t see it, please check your junk mail or spam folder.

Not sure if you’re eligible to graduate?

Head to UNE’s Graduation FAQ’s for everything you need to know.

Who can I contact if I'm having problems with my order?

Don’t hesitate to contact the accommodating team at Reed Graduation Services.

You can reach them at Phone: 1300 361 806 or Email: hello@reedgraduations.com.au for prompt assistance.

We would love you to share your day with us! 

Tag us in your celebrations! Tag @unelife2351 and @uninewengland and hashtag #ProudToBeUNE

#UniNewEngland #ProudToBeUNE

Need to speak to someone?

If you have any questions about your graduation ceremony, food or your gown please reach out to the team at UNE Life who look after the celebrations, simply email unelife@une.edu.au  or call (02) 6773 2349

 If you have any questions about eligibility please contact graduation@une.edu.au or call 02 6773 2000

Did you know

When you purchase your gown, merchandise, textbooks and more through UNE Life, you’re helping future graduands reach their potential as well?

All money spent with UNE Life goes back into the student experience and amenities!

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