Information for JCU Cairns Graduates

How to Graduate Guide

The below video includes all the key information you need to know about your Graduation Ceremony.

Important Information

Please be aware of prevailing Queensland Government restrictions regarding double vaccination and/or proof thereof. Find out more here

Graduation Tickets

Guests attending a Graduation Ceremony are required to reserve tickets via Ticketlink. Guest seating is reserved and allocated so tickets must be ordered prior to the ceremony and presented on arrival to the Cairns Convention Centre. Graduates are not required to reserve seating for themselves.

Please ensure to only reserve seats for guests you know are attending.

Reserve your guest tickets: Guest tickets are not yet available.

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.

To hire or purchase JCU approved gowns, please visit here: Gown hire is not yet available.

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: Foyer, 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: Foyer, 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 - Hartley Street end, 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, Arena end, Cairns Convention Centre

Live Streaming

The graduation ceremony will be live streamed via JCU’s YouTube channel.

Link: https://youtu.be/Nn8zBGpDCxo

The Ceremony

It is anticipated the ceremony will run for approximately two hours.