You will need to bring photo identification (drivers' licence, passport, or student card). You will also need the QR code (found in your email from Silver Rose).

Graduates must arrive and register at Building EB no later than 1.5 hours before the beginning of their ceremony start time.

Please refer to your ceremony email that gives you your allocated time. Your allocated ceremony will start promptly at the designated time as we have multiple graduation ceremonies. Please encourage your guests to arrive at building EE no later than 30 minutes before the start time and let them know there are opportunities for on campus photos and food and refreshments at vendors on campus.

A graduation ceremony is a formal occasion with smart casual wear being the minimum standard for graduates and their guests. 

You will be required to wear the approved Western Sydney University regalia over your clothes when taking part in a graduation ceremony. The graduation fee covers the hire of your academic dress (gown and hood), as well as a trencher (hat) to keep (with the exclusion of PhD bonnets). 

Keep in mind:

• The academic gown is three-quarters in length and opens at the front, so your clothes will be visible. The academic gown sits mid-calf and is a loose fit.
• The gown is made of heavy material, so you may wish to leave your jacket with your family or friends.
• The hood is one size only. The hood colour is based on your discipline.
• You will be wearing an academic trencher or bonnet on your head; we recommend a hairstyle that allows this to sit comfortably.
• You will need to wear footwear that’s suitable for walking across the landscaped grounds of Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus. There are reasonable distances between buildings across tiles and pavers, and photograph opportunities on grassed areas.

We kindly request that any additions to academic dress, including additional cultural attire may be kindly requested to go under the gown, and must be in keeping with the dignity and formality of the event. Once your graduation fee is received you will be sent a link by Silver Rose that shows you what your colour your regalia hood is.

Western Sydney University graduation ceremonies are held in the Sir Ian and Nancy Turbutt Auditorium (Building EE) on the Parramatta South Campus. Access to the campus is via Cnr James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Rydalmere.

During graduations, free parking is available on campus for you and your guests. Please ensure you arrive early as there is limited parking available on the Parramatta South campus and, if the campus parking is full, you may be directed to park on the Parramatta North site and catch a shuttle bus.    

If you are travelling to Parramatta South campus on the Westmead to Carlingford Light Rail please alight at the ‘Yallamundi’ Stop. From here it is a short, two-minute walk to the Parramatta South campus. Light rail | transportnsw.info

It is highly recommended that you arrive at the University with plenty of time to find parking, register, dress in academic dress, and make your way to the Auditorium for the start of your ceremony. 

We advise the graduate to head immediately to EB for registration and gowning and guests will need to proceed immediately to the Auditorium.

If you arrive after the close of registration, we will do our best to accommodate you, but it is not guaranteed that you will be able to participate in the ceremony.

Please note that if you arrive late and we are unable to accommodate you within the ceremony, you will not be offered a refund.

For graduates, when you register online to attend your ceremony and select regalia requirements, you will also be asked whether you have any access requirements such as for a wheelchair, walking frame, or assistance walking across stage. You will also be able to indicate if you require a sign language interpreter. We will make necessary provisions at the ceremony to accommodate these requirements.

Guests with mobility or special requirements do not need to advise of this prior to the ceremonies. Guests with mobility or special requirements must be at the auditorium entrance door no later than 45 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony, to listen out for the mobility or special requirements announcement and make their way inside into the auditorium as directed by auditorium staff.

Western Sydney University graduation ceremonies typically run for 1 to 1.5 hours. All graduates and guests are required to remain in the auditorium until the conclusion of the ceremony. Please include this in your planning when attending the day.

Your registration includes up to four guest tickets. You the graduate do not require a ticket. You will be able to download your guest tickets once you have completed your confirmation of attendance.

Graduation is a ticketed event, and tickets are required for all guests of any age, entering the venue, including babies and children. Tickets are single use and will be scanned on entry. Please note that we are unable to accommodate requests for additional tickets and requests will be declined.

Guests with tickets must be at the auditorium entrance door no later than 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony.

There are no pass outs once you have gained entry into Building EE.

To be fair and equitable to all students, each student has been allocated 4x guest tickets. No extra tickets will be granted.

Graduates will be seated at the front of the auditorium in allocated seating with their cohort. There is no allocated seating for guests. Please note that seats cannot be saved for late guests.

The University may need to adjust the number of guests permitted within the auditorium on the day, depending on capacity restrictions and rules in place by the Government at the time.

We understand what an important milestone Graduation is for families. Babies and children are welcome to attend your ceremony but will require a ticket.

Prams and strollers are not permitted in the Auditorium. All prams and strollers are to be left in the designated pram/stroller parking in the Auditorium foyer before entering the ceremony.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our graduates and guests, we kindly request that anyone experiencing symptoms of illness, such as fever, cough, or any other signs of being unwell, refrain from attending the ceremony. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated as we strive to maintain a healthy and enjoyable environment for everyone.

You and your guests are welcome to wear a face mask indoors, including within the auditorium. If you or your guests are unwell or isolating due to COVID-19, those affected are asked not to attend the graduation ceremony.

When crossing the stage, you will have a photo opportunity with the chancellor or their representatives, however handshaking is not permitted. There will also be an on-site photo studio to assist you with capturing your special day. Learn more at the Silver Rose Photography website. 

Family and friends are more than welcome to take photographs and/or videos of the ceremony; however, they must remain seated at all times. No tripods are allowed.

All hired regalia must be returned to building and room EB.G.02 within one hour of the conclusion of your ceremony.

Your friends and family can watch your graduation ceremony live via the Graduation webpage. You will also be able to watch the live stream recording on the website for up to four weeks after your graduation ceremony, giving you plenty of time to share and celebrate your achievement.