Graduation day guide
The University of Western Sydney
congratulates all the graduands
participating in Graduation. We extend
a warm welcome to you and your family
and friends.
Congratulations!
In this guide you will find a brief summary of information
regarding your graduation ceremony.
Regalia
Hired regalia is collected and returned at Building EB.
Purchased regalia can be collected from Building EB.
Consult the map on pages 14 and 15 which shows the
path from the Sir Ian and Nancy Turbott Auditorium
(Building EE) to Building EB. Please remember, all hired
regalia must be returned within 45 minutes after the
conclusion of your ceremony. The Graduation Seat
Allocation and Receipt of Regalia Return slip must
be stamped by the Graduation Team as proof of
regalia return.
Please join us for complimentary refreshments in the
marquee after the ceremony to celebrate your achievement.
Parking
Length of ceremonies
UWS graduation ceremonies typically run for 1 to
1.5 hours. All graduates are required to remain in the
auditorium until the conclusion of the ceremony.
Arrival and registration
Students must arrive and register at Building EB no later
than 90 minutes before the beginning of your ceremony.
If you have not registered by this time, you may not be on
the attendance list for inclusion in the ceremony.
When you register you will receive:
» Graduand seat allocation and receipt of regalia return
slip
» Guest tickets
» Graduation book
Limited no cost parking is available on the Parramatta
North and Parramatta South campuses. Parking is only
permitted in the yellow and blue parking bays. A free
continual shuttle bus service is in operation between
Parramatta North and Parramatta South throughout the
graduation period.
Guest tickets
A maximum of four tickets are issued to each graduand
for their guests. No extra tickets are available by request
under any circumstances.
» Guests with tickets must be at the auditorium entrance
door no later than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of
the ceremony.
» Due to fire regulations, prams are not permitted in the
auditorium, however storage is available upon entry to
the auditorium.
» Children over the age of two must occupy their own
seat and count as a guest for ticketing purposes.
The ceremony
During your ceremony you will be asked to stand as
graduands and your award will be conferred. You will
then be called, row by row to await individual presentation
in sequence. A UWS staff member will complete a final
check of each row. It is important that you remain in your
allocated seat to ensure your name is called in the correct
order.
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National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free;
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil;
Our home is girt by sea;
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare;
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair
Order of Proceedings
Welcome and information for graduands
Entry of the academic procession
National Anthem
Welcome from Chancellor
Conferral of awards
Presentation of awards to graduands
Presentation of honorary awards*
Guest speaker
Presentation of awards to graduands
Closing address
Academic procession leaves auditorium,
followed by graduates
* Please note honorary awards will only be presented
at some graduation ceremonies.
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Make Graduation Day memorable
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CELEBRATE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
RESTAURANT OPEN
Treat yourself to a glass of wine and modern
Australian cuisine at the Award Winning
Boilerhouse Restaurant.
Several sittings available after each
ceremony.
Call us to reserve your table, or make your
way to the Boilerhouse: situated between
the Library (BLDG EN) and Student Central
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Your experience
matters
Congratulations on the recent completion of your course. This is a very
important milestone in your life and we know that a UWS degree will
provide you with a strong foundation for a successful life and career.
At your graduation ceremony we ask that you to take part in the
Australian Graduate Survey (AGS), a national survey which asks you to
tell us about your plans for your career or further study. It will also ask
you to identify the aspects of your university experience that you value
most. The results of the survey are used by UWS to identify areas of
good practice and also aspects for further development.
On the day of your graduation you will need to check in with the
registration desk initially to obtain your academic regalia, you will then
be escorted to the questionnaire venue. The survey should only take 15
minutes to complete.
Your response remains anonymous.
UPDATE YOUR DETAILS, JOIN ALUMNI
CHAPTERS, AND STAY CONNECTED
WITH YOUR UNIVERSITY AT
www.uws.edu.au/StayConnected
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) holds our
alumni in high esteem, taking pride in each graduate
as they progress beyond their studies and into their
chosen career. Assisting more than 145,000 graduates,
the objective of the UWS Alumni Unit is to ensure all
of our alumni ‘keep in touch’ with their University.
Immediately following your graduation or completion
of studies at the University of Western Sydney, you
become a valued member of the UWS alumni community.
We encourage all of our graduates to update their
details online and remain connected with UWS.
GRADLIFE MEMBERSHIP
Your personalised GradLife
membership card provided to
you today identifies you as a
member of the UWS Alumni
Association, and gives you
access to a wide range of
benefits, offers and discounts!
To find out more about what
being a member of GradLife
has to offer, and to activate
your membership, visit:
www.uws.edu.au/NewAlumni
OPQ2990 11/2012
For more information please contact Belinda de Jong at
[email protected] or on (02) 9678 7454.
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Make your career happen!
Over 70% of graduates were employed within
4 months after graduation in 2012*.
Stay in touch with UWS Careers & Cooperative
Education and start advancing your career today.
» Access to approximately 1000 graduate
opportunities
» Gain exclusive paid, degree-relevant internships
» Advance your career prospects through career
development and advice
Select ‘Yes’ to CareerHub when
signing up for Alumni.
www.uws.edu.au/newalumni
* Based on the Australian Graduate Survey 2012, Graduate Careers Australia.
Careers & Cooperative Education
W: www.uws.edu.au/careers • E: [email protected]
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campus
from uni
to the world
As you explore and enjoy everything life
has to offer after university, think of how
you can give back.
For just $25 a year you can support
students experiencing financial hardship.
Give as you go.
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Documents
Testamur
The testamur includes the graduate’s full name as
recorded in the student management system, the name
of the award, the name of any key program(s) (where
applicable), certain majors, any class of honours, awards
with distinction, the date of conferral and a unique UWS
registration number. The graduate’s testamur is issued
under the University’s Seal, is conferred by the Board of
Trustees and signed by the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor
and Academic Registrar. Please note there can only be
one testamur for each award in circulation at any time.
your gift
Make an online Graduation Gift at
www.uws.edu.au/graduationgift
Give as you go plan
$25/year for 4 years
Other amount $__________________________________
(only $25 will be deducted now)
contact details
(AHEGS) provides information on the course of
study undertaken, details of a student’s academic
achievements, information on the university at which
the degree was undertaken and details of the Australian
higher education system. The AHEGS is a document given
to students with their testamur at graduation. If you require
additional copies of your AHEGS, please make an order
through iPay: https://ipay.uws.edu.au
Name
Phone
Email Address
payment details
Visa
Please debit my
MasterCard
Award Verification Service
Card Number
Expiry Date
/
/
CVN* (see back of card)
Cardholder Name
Signature
Today’s Date
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All gifts of $2 or more made to the UWS Foundation are tax deductible.
For tax information relevant to your circumstances please seek independent tax advice.
contact
UWS Development
Phone: +61 2 9685 9511 Fax: +61 2 9685 9510
Email: [email protected]
An academic transcript is the formal written record of
all study undertaken at UWS and includes all results
achieved. If you require a transcript of results for all
attempted units during your study at UWS, please make
an order through iPay: https://ipay.uws.edu.au
In the event you misplace any UWS document, please visit
the UWS website for information. http://www.uws.edu.au/
graduations
thank you
The University of Western Sydney privacy policy can be found at
www.uws.edu.au/privacy UWS CRICOS Code 00917K.
UWS Foundation Trust ABN 13 921 771 681.
The UWS Award Verification Service is an online database
containing the name, conferral date and award title of
past UWS graduates. The database is updated one week
after your graduation. If your potential employer or an
employment agency needs to verify your gradation details
with UWS, direct them to use this quick, easy and free
online service. www.uws.edu.au/avs
Academic transcript
Please return your completed form to: UWS Development, Parramatta Campus
Reply Paid 75953, PENRITH NSW 2751
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The Australian Higher Education
Graduation Statement
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Notes
Parramatta Campus
The University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta Campus
is a true community campus. Its historic buildings – the
oldest which dates back to 1813 – means the campus
forms a vital part of Sydney’s cultural heritage.
The jewel of the campus is the Female Orphan School –
the oldest three-storey brick building in Australia, and the
nation’s oldest public building. The Female Orphan School
began its life as a refuge for young orphan girls in 1818,
and then became a hospital for the mentally ill from 1888
until the 1980s. Now this heritage treasure is
open to the community.
We also encourage you to visit other parts of the historic
Parramatta campus at your leisure.
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day of graduation to receive your complimentary coffee.
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redeemed
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