Apply to graduate

Monash invites you, your family and guests to celebrate your academic achievements in a traditional way by attending a ceremony.

After you complete a course, graduation is not automatic.

To graduate at the earliest possible date, coursework students need to apply in your final year.

Options

You can choose to graduate:

By attending a ceremony, or not attending (in absentia)
In Australia or overseas
In your preferred semester

Before you apply

To understand your options, go to these pages for details:

Application closing dates
Ceremony locations
Eligibility requirements
Guidelines for students (domestic, international, past, OUA...)
Students in non-standard courses (double degrees, alternative exits...)

Cost

Attend a ceremony - $191. Covers gown hire, program, attendance and refreshments for you and 3 guests. (Free in South Africa)
Not attend a ceremony - Free to graduate in absentia.

Apply to graduate

All students apply using the Web Enrolment System (WES). This includes current and past students (including Open Universities Australia students). This allows you to apply, check the progress of your application and update your requirements online.

Current students apply to graduate (login)
Past students apply to graduate (login) - you will need to use your name, date of birth and student ID

After applying

Check the progress of your application and make some changes
Ceremony information for graduands and guests has information about the ceremony and how to prepare