University of Western Australia
Graduating
Everything you need to graduate from UWA
Congratulations! It’s almost time to celebrate your achievements at your graduation. First, you need to apply to graduate, regardless of whether you’ll attend a ceremony or receive your certificate in the mail (graduating in absentia, Latin for in or during one’s absence). Once you’ve applied, we’ll guide you through the steps required. Read on to find out everything you need to know about graduating at UWA.
COVID-19
Due to the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia, we have had to postpone face-to-face graduation ceremonies scheduled for December 2020. Students who are eligible to graduate will be graduated in absentia (without being present) at the first available date after their completion is confirmed and invited to attend a ceremony of their choosing within the next two years.
Your hardcopy award certificate will be posted to your Semester Address in studentConnect within 10 university working days of your in absentia graduation date. Certificates are posted by registered post within Australia, and DHL Courier for overseas, so allow at least 10 working days for delivery. You will also receive a digital testamur and Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement via My eQuals within 48 hours of your in absentia conferral.
This decision has been made to ensure that our graduates are able to receive their confirmation of completion and continue with their career planning, while also recognising the importance of being able to have friends and family attend the face-to-face graduation ceremony event as a celebration, at a later time. Our highest priority is the safety of our staff, students, and the wider community.
Important dates
There are a few important dates to be mindful of to make sure you can graduate on time.
Nominated completion period: When you enrol, you’re asked to nominate when you plan on completing your course. This lets us know when to send you an invitation to graduate.
Apply to graduate: When we send you an invitation to graduate, it’s important you apply on studentConnect before the deadline.
Confirmation of attendance: If you apply to graduate at a ceremony, we’ll send you another email to confirm the date and time of your ceremony, and ask you confirm that you’re able to attend.
Course completion: Your course needs to be completed by this date for you to be eligible to graduate – it can be affected by cross-institutional studies or and studying overseas in your last semester.
PhD or master's by research students: You must submit final version documents to the Graduate Research School before Friday 13 November 2020 to be eligible for the December 2020 in absentia conferral. Once your thesis has been classified as 'passed' or 'passed subject to correction', contact the Graduations team via askUWA.
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| December 2020 In Absentia Conferral (Face-to-Face Ceremonies Cancelled) | Date |
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| Nominated completion period | End 2020 |
| Apply to graduate | Monday 14 September to Friday 2 October 2020 |
| Results release | Friday 27 November 2020 |
| Course completion requirements must be met | Monday 30 November 2020 |
| In Absentia Conferral | Monday 14 December 2020 |
| March 2021 ceremonies | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply to graduate | Monday 14 September 2020 to Friday 2 October 2020 |
| Confirmation of attendance | Monday 14 December 2020 to Saturday 9 January 2021 |
| Course completion requirements must be met | Monday 30 November 2020 |
| Graduation ceremonies in Winthrop Hall | Monday 8 March 2021 to Monday 15 March 2021 |
Draft ceremony configuration coming late January 2021
| July 2021 ceremonies | Date |
|---|---|
| Nominated completion period | Mid 2021 |
| Apply to graduate | Late March 2021 |
| Confirmation of attendance | TBA |
| Release of results | TBA |
| Course completion requirements must be met | TBA |
| Graduation ceremonies in Winthrop Hall | Wednesday 21 July 2021 to Friday 23 July 2021 |
Draft ceremony configuration coming late March 2021.
| December 2021 ceremonies | Date |
|---|---|
| Nominated completion period | Late 2021 |
| Apply to graduate | Late August 2021 |
| Confirmation of attendance | TBA |
| Release of results | TBA |
| Course completion requirements must be met | TBA |
| Graduation ceremonies in Winthrop Hall | Tuesday 7 December 2021 to Monday 13 December 2021 |
Draft ceremony configuration coming late August 2021.
In absentia conferral of awards
| Conferral date | Apply to graduate by | Course completion requirements must be met by |
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| Monday 30 November 2020 | 26 October 2020 | 26 October 2020 |
| Monday 14 December 2020 | 30 November 2020 | 30 November 2020 |
| Monday 25 January 2021 | 11 January 2021 |
11 January 2021 |
| Monday 22 February 2021 | 25 January 2021 | 25 January 2021 |
| Monday 29 March 2021 |
22 February 2021 | 22 February 2021 |
| Tuesday 27 April 2021 |
29 March 2021 | 29 March 2021 |
| Monday 31 May 2021 | 27 April 2021 | 27 April 2021 |
| Monday 28 June 2021 | 31 May 2021 | 31 May 2021 |
| Monday 26 July 2021 | 2 July 2021 | 2 July 2021 |
| Monday 30 August 2021 | 26 July 2021 | 26 July 2021 |
| Tuesday 28 September 2021 | 30 August 2021 | 30 August 2021 |
| Monday 25 October 2021 | 28 September 2021 |
28 September 2021 |
| Monday 29 November 2021 | 25 October 2021 |
25 October 2021 |
| Monday 13 December 2021 |
26 November 2021 |
26 November 2021 |
Important steps
Watch our video to find out what’s involved in graduating from the University and visit our other pages to make sure you're fully prepared.