A 'completed' status in StudentConnect means that you have completed all necessary requirements of your course. To achieve a 'completed' status, you have been assessed by Student Central and confirmed as having completed all necessary course requirements.

A 'graduated' status in StudentConnect means that you have officially conferred your course award  by the University (been granted your degree). You are 'graduated' on a specific date, which is your ceremony date, during a graduation round aligned with a Trimester period (e.g. T1 completers are aligned with the October graduation round each year). Once the 'graduated' status appears in StudentConnect, you are no longer considered a current Deakin student, you are now part of the Deakin Alumni Community.

Yes. You will be gowned and wear the regalia for your entire graduation ceremony. Graduates will need to hand the regalia back one hour post ceremony, but you may keep the trencher* (graduate hat).

*PhD Bonnets will need to be returned at the conclusion of the ceremony.

While dressed in the regalia we ask that you remain in the graduation event spaces created in and around Costa Hall at our Geelong Waterfront Campus.

If you have paid and registered to attend your ceremony, you will receive an email from Deakin (around 3-4 weeks prior to your graduation ceremony) with instructions on how to confirm your attendance and register for your guest tickets.

You can purchase up to 2 additional guest tickets at $45 each. Guest tickets are subject to availability.