Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations! If you  finish your course in 2025, you will be invited you to celebrate the milestone with family and friends at the Graduation Ceremony in March 2026.   

Find out everything you need to know to join the Ceremony below.

How to register 

Step 1:  Register and pay to attend

Once you have successfully completed all requirements for your course and have no outstanding payments, you will receive an email with a registration link. Please check your email that you have provided to The Gordon is up to date. You must register to be able to attend.

Step 2: Register and pay for your Graduation Regalia and stole (gowning) 

Please note, it is compulsory to wear regalia to go on stage.

After registering to attend, you will receive an email to also register any pay for your Graduation Regalia (gowning) which is organised by third-party provider, Reed Graduations.  There will be a cost for this. You will need your student ID to register and must book this by February 2026.

Mandatory costs

Graduating students costs will are paid in two parts. 

• Attendance ticket: This will cover  your ticket to the event , printed Testamur, and light refreshments after the  ceremony.
• Regalia and stole: This will be paid to our third party provider. 

Further details about exact costings will be provided closer to the event. 

Guest tickets

Up to 5 guest tickets can be purchased per student. This includes light refreshments after the ceremony. Further information on guest ticket prices will be provided closer to the event. 

Photography

Professional photography will be available at an additional cost to capture your moment on stage and with family.  A portrait session can be booked at the same time the Regalia is booked.

Refund policy

Graduating students
No refunds are available for graduating student event tickets. This cost covers your Testamur which will be sent to you if you register but are no longer able to attend.  This would be posted to your current postal address. 
Refunds are available for Regalia if you are no longer able to attend. Please contact Reed Events directly to arrange.

Guests

A full refund for guest tickets is available if you provide notice in writing at least four weeks prior to the ceremony. Requests for refunds must be submitted to events@gordontafe.edu.au.
 
No refund is available if you cancel less than four weeks before the ceremony.

Contact

If you have any questions or require assistance checking eligibility for Graduation, please contact curriculumoffice@gordontafe.edu.au.