Application closing dates

Coursework students graduating in Australia

Student typeCourse completionApply byCeremony date
Domestic Semester 1 15 July Semester 2
Semester 2 15 Dec Semester 1 (following year)
International Semester 1 15 July Semester 2
International
Visa expires before semester 1 ceremonies
Semester 2 15 July Semester 2
(December ceremony)
Past students who are course completed but have not graduated 15 Dec Semester 1 (following year)
15 July Semester 2
Open Universities Australia Apply when you are course complete
Allow a month before the ceremony date for your faculty to update your results

Coursework students graduating at a ceremony overseas

Student typeCourse completionApply byCeremony date
All students attending overseas ceremonies Semester 1 15 July Semester 2
Semester 2 15 Dec Semester 1 (following year)
Summer semester students in final year Semester 1 after summer results in March 15 Dec Semester 1 is unlikely

Usually not enough time to process graduation, application and course completion. Graduation is likely to be deferred to Semester 2
Summer semester students Semester 1 15 July Semester 2

Masters and PhD students

You can apply up to 30 days before your preferred faculty ceremony. You are encouraged to apply earlier.