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Graduation Information Guide

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Contents

Information for graduates 4Ceremony timelines 4

What to wear 5Tickets 5Special requirements 5Inability to attend graduation 5Ceremony live streaming 5Ceremony recording 5Photography and graduation day services 5Testamurs 5Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) 5‘Smoke-free Deakin’ 5Useful websites 5

Getting to the venue 6Costa Hall 6Lighthouse Theatre 6

Get Social! 7

Deakin University Alumni Community 8

Graduation day services

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Ceremony timelinesWarrnambool ceremony – Lighthouse Theatre

Details and location 12pm ceremonyYour arrival time – registration and robing in your regalia Please ensure you bring your student ID card for registration

10.30am

Pre-ceremony graduate briefing – all graduates must be seated inside the theatre at this time 11.40am

Graduation ceremony commences 12pm

Graduation ceremony concludes and post-ceremony function commences 1pm

Post-ceremony function concludes, graduates must de-register and return their robes 2pm

Geelong ceremonies – Costa Hall, Geelong Waterfront Campus

Details and location 12pm ceremony 6pm ceremonyYour arrival time – registration and robing in your regalia Please ensure you bring your student ID card for registration

9.30am 3.30pm

Pre-ceremony graduate briefing – all graduates must be seated inside the theatre at this time

11.15am 5.15pm

Graduation ceremony commences 12pm 6pm

Graduation ceremony concludes and post-ceremony function commences in marque in John Hay Courtyard

1.30pm 7.30pm

Post-ceremony function concludes, graduates must de-register and return their robes

2.30pm 8.30pm

Information for graduates

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What to wearYou should wear smart, neat or professional business attire as a minimum dress standard. Shorts, t-shirts, jeans, bare feet, thongs or sneakers are not considered appropriate.

Graduates who are dressed inappropriately may be asked to change their attire, or they will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

Tickets Your graduation fee includes two guest tickets. Prior to your ceremony you will be sent an email asking you to register online for your two guest tickets. You must complete the registration process to receive your guest tickets. Your guest tickets will be sent to your nominated email address upon completion of the registration process. You must print the tickets and bring them to your ceremony.

Additional tickets will be available for sale online, subject to availability, prior to the ceremonies and from the box office on the day of your ceremony.

Children over the age of 3 will be required to sit in their own seat and will require a ticket. Children under the age of 3 who can be accommodated on a parent or guardian’s lap do not require a ticket.

Due to venue safety regulations prams cannot be brought into the hall/theatre, but may be parked in the designated area in the foyer.

Special requirementsIf you have a permanent or temporary disability or require assistance at the ceremony, please contact the Graduations Office at least two weeks prior to your ceremony so your needs can be accommodated. Please note, should you require a carer on the day, Deakin will provide your carer with a ticket free of charge.

Inability to attend graduationIf you are unable to attend your graduation ceremony please advise the Graduations Office at least two weeks prior to your graduation date.

On the day of your ceremony, if you are no longer able to attend please advise Customer Service on 03 9244 6333. Please refer to the Graduations website for details of the refund policy.

Ceremony live streamingAll ceremonies will be streamed live via our website. Live sites will also be available at the Waterfront Campus during the Geelong ceremonies.

Ceremony recording The ceremony will be recorded. USBs can be purchased on the day of your graduation or online after your graduation.

Photography and graduation day services Photography and other services are available before and after the ceremony. Please refer to the advertisements within this guide for further information.

Testamurs Your testamur (graduation certificate) will be issued to you as part of the ceremony. You should not store your testamur in the presentation pocket long term as this may cause some deterioration of the print.

Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)Your Graduation Statement includes details of your award, academic results, any prizes and/or merit-based scholarships, details about the awarding institution and the Australian Higher Education system.

You will receive your AHEGS in the mail following your ceremony so please ensure your postal address is up-to-date in StudentConnect.

‘Smoke-free Deakin’Deakin is well recognised as a leader in Health Promotion teaching and research and is committed to creating healthy learning and working environments. As part of that commitment, all Deakin campuses are smoke-free environments. This means that graduates and their guests attending a graduation ceremony at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be unable to smoke on campus.

Useful websites For general information about your graduation ceremony please visit the Graduations website.

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Getting to the venue

Costa Hall 1 Gheringhap Street, GeelongCosta Hall is a concert hall of international standard located at Deakin University’s Geelong Waterfront Campus, 72 km south west of Melbourne.

TrainV/Line trains operate regularly between Southern Cross Station in Melbourne and Geelong. The Geelong Waterfront Campus is only a short five minute walk from Geelong train station. Contact V/Line for fare and timetable information on 1800 800 007 or visit vline.com.au.

BusThe centrally located Geelong Waterfront Campus is well serviced by suburban bus lines which operate from the coastal towns through to areas on the outskirts of the city.

All Geelong bus services stop in Geelong city, which is a short five minute walk to the campus. mcharrys.com.au cdcvictoria.com.au gull.com.au (airport transfers)

CoachV/Line coaches run from many regional centres, including the Great Ocean Road and Ballarat, to Geelong city and Geelong station. Contact V/Line for fare and timetable information on 1800 800 007 or visit vline.com.au.

CarYou can drive from Melbourne to Geelong via the Princes Freeway. The Geelong Waterfront Campus is well sign posted. Limited car parking will be available in the University car park in Smythe Street. Additional parking is available in the surrounding streets and in the nearby Westfield Shopping Centre car park on Malop street (daily parking rates apply).

AirAvalon Airport is conveniently located 15km north-east of Geelong and has daily flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane. For travel from all other Australian cities and from overseas, the nearest airport is Melbourne Airport.

Lighthouse Theatre 185 Timor St, Warrnambool Warrnambool is located 279 km west of Melbourne and 188 km west of Geelong.

TrainV/Line trains operate regularly between Southern Cross Station in Melbourne and Warrnambool. Contact V/Line for fare and timetable information on 1800 800 007 or visit vline.com.au.

BusBuses operate a regular service throughout Warrnambool. Local bus timetables are available from the Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre on 03 5559 4620 or visit transitsw.com.au.

CarYou can drive from Melbourne to Warrnambool along the Princes Highway through Geelong, Colac and Camperdown. Street parking is available in the streets surrounding the Lighthouse Theatre (parking restrictions on some streets may apply).

AirSharp Airlines runs daily flights from Melbourne (Essendon Airport) to Warrnambool. For more information visit sharpairlines.com or phone 1300 55 66 94.

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Get Social! #DeakinGrad

Share your graduation highlights on social media• FollowDeakinUniversityonFacebook,TwitterandInstagram andshareyourgraduationhighlightsforalltosee

• Share your photos on social media with #DeakinGrad PleaseensureyourInstagramandTwitterprofilesaresetto‘Public’

before using the #DeakinGrad hashtag.

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/deakinalumni/

Stay connected to your

Alumni Community Your connection with Deakin University does not end when you graduate. Students automatically transition to alumnus upon graduation and can enjoy the many benefits that the Deakin Alumni Community has to offer. Our alumni program is designed to offer you meaningful lifelong engagement, no matter what stage of life you are in or where you are across the globe.

As an alumnus you have access to a range of exclusive benefits – from networking and career development opportunities designed around your disciplines and interests, to online resources and publications. Annually, over 100 events are delivered domestically and internationally, along with webinars spanning a diverse range of topics.

With more than 230,000 alumni across the world in over 110 countries, Deakin’s alumni network and program is vibrant and diverse.

Our program has been designed for you, so we encourage you to stay connected and to keep your contact details up to date at engage.deakin.edu.au

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CONGRATULATIONS on your graduation!

Reed Graduation Services offer quality, affordable graduation photography for you and your family

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHYPre-book a studio session before graduation day and gain access to savings on a number of products.

A studio session includes time with one of our professional photographers where a range of portrait and group shots will be taken.

Shortly after graduation day, the studio images will be available to view and purchase on our website: deakin.reedgraduations.com.au

We offer printed, canvas and digital copies of the images. All printed and canvas images

are professionally retouched before they are carefully packaged for delivery. Digital

images can be downloaded immediately after purchase.

To Book your studio sitting, go to deakin.reedgraduations.com.au

Click ‘PRE BOOK PORTRAIT SESSION’

Select your ceremony date and time and proceed to checkout

STAGE PHOTOGRAPHYPre-book your stage photo on our website and receive a 15x20cm print and a digital copy on USB immediately after your ceremony.

Our photographer takes a photo of each graduate being presented with their degree on stage so remember to look up and smile!

Available immediately after ceremony

All stage photos will be available to view and order on our website 3 days after your ceremony.

CEREMONY LIVE STREAMING & VIDEOAll graduation ceremonies are available to stream live via Deakin’s website:

deakin.edu.au/life-at-deakin/graduations.

Our professional videographer records the entire event,

including the academic procession, the degree conferrals

and guest speakers.

The video will be available to purchase on a USB

immediately after the ceremony or several days

afterwards on our website.

GUEST TICKETINGAll guest tickets, including complimentary, are booked through the Reed

Graduation Services website.

Please ensure you have quick and easy access to the QR codes for each ticket

on graduation day. You may want to print the tickets to provide to your guests

or forward them a digital copy to show on a smart phone.

One convenient place for registration and ticketing

For further information regarding our services please visit our website:

deakin.reedgraduations.com.auor call us on: 1300 361 806

http://www.rjframing.com.au

http://www.ringcreations.com

91 Ormond Road, East Geelongp: 03 5221 8052 | f: 03 5248 0615 | m: 0438 048 062

e: jfs@interfloraflorist.com.au

A selection of fresh flowers and arrangement will be available from our stand, however receive a $5 discount when you order Graduation Flowers prior to the big day.

Contact us via phone, email or fax and we will have the pre-ordered arrangements ready for collection from our stand on the day

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B 1617.28 11/16

DEAKIN MERCHANDISEMake your graduation day even more memorable.Buy a souvenir from our great range of gifts and clothing.

shop.deakin.edu.au

On your graduation day, the Deakin Merchandise stall will operate both before and after the ceremony and will offer you a wide range of memorabilia.

Choose from our range of stylish and fun gifts. Popular items include our graduation teddy bears, branded keyrings, pens, picture frames and more. You might also like to finally pick up that Deakin hoodie you’ve always wanted!

Browse our online shop before the big day or give a few hints to your guests on what would be the best gift to celebrate your achievement.

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Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B 1617.28 11/16

DEAKIN MERCHANDISEMake your graduation day even more memorable.Buy a souvenir from our great range of gifts and clothing.

shop.deakin.edu.au

On your graduation day, the Deakin Merchandise stall will operate both before and after the ceremony and will offer you a wide range of memorabilia.

Choose from our range of stylish and fun gifts. Popular items include our graduation teddy bears, branded keyrings, pens, picture frames and more. You might also like to finally pick up that Deakin hoodie you’ve always wanted!

Browse our online shop before the big day or give a few hints to your guests on what would be the best gift to celebrate your achievement.

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NICOL DRIVE SOUTH, WAURN PONDS, LOCKED BAG 20000, GEELONG VICTORIA 3220

Waurn Ponds Estate, established in 1993 and renovated in late 2016, is a contemporary sixty accommodation room conference and events venue in a rural setting on Deakin University’s campus.

It provides eight light filled conference rooms, all with large windows, views and a balcony or terrace.

Multiple indoor and ouMultiple indoor and outdoor spaces are available as well as an outdoor heated pool and spa and 5km walking track. - Complimentary WiFi- Complimentary car parking- Outdoor pool & spa

03 5227 3000waurnpondsestate@deakin.edu.auwww.waurnpondsestate.com.auwww.facebook.com/waurnpondsestate@waurnpondsestatecompany/waurn-ponds-estate

NICOL DRIVE SOUTH, WAURN PONDS, LOCKED BAG 20000, GEELONG VICTORIA 3220

Waurn Ponds Estate, established in 1993 and renovated in late 2016, is a contemporary sixty accommodation room conference and events venue in a rural setting on Deakin University’s campus.

It provides eight light filled conference rooms, all with large windows, views and a balcony or terrace.

Multiple indoor and ouMultiple indoor and outdoor spaces are available as well as an outdoor heated pool and spa and 5km walking track. - Complimentary WiFi- Complimentary car parking- Outdoor pool & spa

03 5227 3000waurnpondsestate@deakin.edu.auwww.waurnpondsestate.com.auwww.facebook.com/waurnpondsestate@waurnpondsestatecompany/waurn-ponds-estate

deakin.edu.au

#DeakinGrad

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus75 Pigdons RoadWaurn Ponds VictoriaAustralia 3216Telephone +61 3 5227 2333

Geelong Waterfront Campus1 Gheringhap StreetGeelong VictoriaAustralia 3220Telephone +61 3 5227 2333

Melbourne Burwood Campus221 Burwood HighwayBurwood VictoriaAustralia 3125Telephone +61 3 9244 6333

Warrnambool CampusPrinces HighwayWarrnambool VictoriaAustralia 3280Telephone +61 3 5563 3333

Cloud Campus13 DEAKIN (13 332 513)

Email enquire@deakin.edu.au

While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details relating to its graduation ceremonies and related graduation services. For the most up-to-date graduation information please visit the graduations website deakin.edu.au/students/graduation.

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B