Graduation options
Graduate in absentia
We get it - there's a lot to organise once you've completed your program. If you can't make it to a ceremony, you need to apply to graduate in absentia. You'll then be conferred (graduated) on the last working day of the month* that your school signs off your program. You will then receive your digital testamur via My eQuals up to 48 hours later.
It's worth noting that if you graduate in absentia, you're unable to attend a future graduation ceremony for that program.
Apply to graduate in absentia when you're in the final semester of your program.
*unless you apply to graduate in November or December, in which case your conferral date is the same date as the Melbourne Graduation Ceremony.
Hard copy testamurs
As a result of the COVID-19 virus, RMIT is currently unable to process any hard copy testamur requests. Digital testamurs will be processed as normal. When our services resume, we will provide information on how to purchase your hard copy testamur.
From 1 April 2020, hard copy testamurs will cost $55 (including registered mail).
If you have any queries related to academic statements, please contact academicstatements@rmit.edu.au.
RMIT graduation ceremonies
Enjoy the spectacle and fun of the Melbourne ceremony and parade or, if eligible, choose to graduate at one of our ceremonies outside Australia.
Melbourne Doctoral Degrees Graduation ceremony
Cancellation of the 2020 Doctoral Degrees Graduation Ceremony
With the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the Victorian Government’s mandate to shut down all non-essential activity, the decision has been made to cancel the 2020 Doctoral Degrees Graduation Ceremony. Please see information below for the 2021 Doctoral Degrees Graduation Ceremony.
If you have applied to graduate at the 2020 Doctoral Degrees Graduation Ceremony, log in to Enrolment Online to change your graduation option by 30 April 2020. If you don't change your graduation option, it will automatically be reassigned to the 2020 Melbourne Graduation Ceremony.
| Who can attend? | All doctoral students |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | 3pm Friday 14 May 2021 |
| Venue | Storey Hall, RMIT City Campus |
| Apply by | Friday 19 March 2021 |
| Graduation Fee | $250 - complimentary academic dress hire, four guest tickets, refreshments |
Melbourne Graduation Ceremony
| Who can attend? | All higher education and vocational education students |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | 3pm Wednesday 16 December 2020 |
| Venue | Marvel Stadium |
| Apply and confirm attendance by | Friday 23 October 2020 |
| Graduation Fee | $250 - complimentary academic dress hire, four guest tickets, refreshments |
| Late Graduation Fee | $100 |
If you pay the graduation fee and then decide not to go to the ceremony, you may be eligible for a refund. You just need to change your graduation option by Thursday 10 December, and make sure your account is in credit.
Further details:
Note: If your result release date falls after the 30 November 2020, you're unfortunately unable to graduate at the 2020 Melbourne Graduation Ceremony. However, you may apply next year to graduate at a 2021 ceremony.
Melbourne graduation parade
Why not make a day of it? Before the ceremony, parade down the city centre with more than 4000 RMIT students and staff!
Graduation ceremonies outside Australia
If you don't apply to graduate....
If you don’t apply to graduate within three months from the day your school confirms your completion, you’ll automatically graduate in absentia.
Remember...
RMIT University acknowledges cultural and religious practices and will respect requests for non-contact protocols to be put in place for Graduations, Celebratory and Ceremonial Events