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:

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.

After applying