Graduating in absentia
If you can’t attend your graduation ceremony, there are alternative options available.
2025 onwards: Your conferring of degrees email and graduation invitation will have further information on how to graduate in absentia.
Pre-2024: If your degree was conferred in 2024 or earlier, please contact Service Connect for assistance.
You have three options for receiving your documents:
- standard mail
- express courier
- collection from the University
If you choose to receive the documents via mail, make sure your address is correct in eStudent.
Blackout Period
Please note that document collection will not be possible during graduation ceremonies and other dates when the graduation team are engaged out of the office. The following blackout periods apply for 2025:
- Thursday 13 March – Thursday 31 March 2025
- Thursday 2 October – Thursday 22 October 2025
- Friday 5 December – Monday 16 December 2025
You can also choose to defer your graduation if there are circumstances preventing you from attending.