Information for JCU Cairns Graduates
| Ceremony | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday 13 December 2022 |
| Venue | Cairns Convention Centre |
| Ceremony Time | 3pm |
| Ceremony | All Colleges |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday 29 March 2023 |
| Venue | Cairns Convention Centre |
| Ceremony Time | 5:30pm |
How to Graduate Guide
This video includes all the key information you need to know about your Graduation Ceremony.
Important Information
Graduation ceremonies will be held in a COVID safe environment and follow Government guidelines. Masks are highly recommended at all times you are in the venue for those aged 12+.
Graduation Tickets
Information on guest tickets will be communicated with graduates via email and released closer to the event. Graduating students are not required to reserve a seat for themselves.
When to arrive
It is recommended that graduates arrive two hours prior to the ceremony commencement time to allow time for parking, gown collection and photography prior to registration.
Parking
Parking around the Cairns Convention Centre at certain times can be limited so please factor in extra time for parking or arrange to arrive by taxi or other rideshare options.
Dress Code
Graduates
It is recommend that graduates wear clothing that is neat and smart. You’ll need shoes that are suitable for stairs and carpet. Thongs, shorts, t-shirts, jeans and ripped clothing are not considered appropriate.
Guests
Guests are to dress smart casual.
Hire/Purchase your Academic Dress
It is compulsory to wear JCU approved academic dress at ceremonies.
A link to hire a JCU approved gown will be released closer to the event.
Gown Collection
Upon arrival please collect your gown if you haven’t done so prior to the ceremony. If you have a JCU approved gown staff will be available to assist with dressing you.
Time: TBC
Location: Mezzanine Level, Cairns Convention Centre
Photography
Silver Rose Photography will be providing the photographic services at the graduation including portrait and family photography sessions.
Time: TBC
Location: Mezzanine Level, Cairns Convention Centre
Registration
Before you register on the day, you must be wearing your full academic dress. Quote your registration number at the registration desk to receive your graduation card. Please keep this card with you at all times until you reach the ceremony marshal on stage.
Time: TBC
Location: Foyer, Cairns Convention Centre
Graduates who register late may not be presented in their correct order on stage. If the ceremony has already commenced it is possible that late graduates will not be able to graduate on the day.
Personal Belongings
There are no facilities available to leave any personal items (handbags/mobiles etc.). All your personal belongings must be left with guests, or you may consider clothing with a pocket under your gown.
Cultural Sashing Ceremony
Aboriginal and Torres Strait graduates who have identified their heritage on Student One will be presented with a JCU Cultural Sash at informal ceremonies prior to each graduation ceremony. An invitation with details will be emailed to recipients prior to the ceremony date.
Time: TBC
Location: Sheridan Street Foyer, Cairns Convention Centre
Live Streaming
The graduation ceremony will be live streamed via JCU’s YouTube channel.
The Ceremony
It is anticipated the ceremony will run for approximately two hours.