Graduation ceremony schedules
Dates and times of ceremonies may be subject to change without notice and this document will be updated with any amendments as soon as possible. The University, its agents and employees are not liable for any loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from the possession, publication, use of or reliance on information obtained from this document. It is provided in good faith without express or implied warranty. Graduates are advised to complete Graduation Registration for ceremony attendance as soon as possible after being conferred. Please note that you cannot complete the Graduation Registration until you have been conferred with your degree.
2018 Confer Dates:
- Term 3 2017– 19 March;
- Term 1 2018 – 23 July; and
- Term 2 2018 – 19 November.
Please be aware of the conferral dates as above and ensure you register for the graduation ceremony of your choosing prior to the registration closure date.
For more information regarding the conferral of your degree, please email the Course Advice Team at spc@cqu.edu.au. The University reserves the right to close registrations for specific ceremonies when venue capacity is reached.
| Date | Ceremony | Ceremony Time | Venue | Registrations Open | Registrations Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 15 March 2018 | Townsville | 2 pm | The Ville | November 2017 | Midnight 19 February 2018 |
| Tuesday, 17 April 2018 | Bundaberg | 2 pm | Moncrieff Theatre | January 2018 | Midnight 26 March 2018 |
| Thursday, 19 April 2018 | Gladstone | 2 pm | Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 26 March 2018 |
| Thursday, 10 May 2018 | Mackay | 2 pm | Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 12 April 2018 |
| Thursday, 31 May 2018 | Perth | 2 pm | Perth Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 3 May 2018 |
| Thursday, 9 August 2018 | Sydney | 2 pm | Sydney International Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 24 July 2018 |
| Tuesday, 28 August 2018 | Rockhampton | 2 pm | CQUniversity Community Sports Centre, Rockhampton North Campus | January 2018 | Midnight 2 August 2018 |
| Tuesday, 18 September 2018 | Cairns | 2 pm | Cairns Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 30 August 2018 |
| Thursday, 4 October 2018 | Noosa | 2 pm | Maroochy RSL | January 2018 | Midnight 13 September 2018 |
| Tuesday, 4 December 2018 | Rockhampton | 10 am* Graduates from the School of Business and Law, School of Education and the Arts and School of Engineering and Technology. | CQUniversity Community Sports Centre, Rockhampton North Campus | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
| Tuesday, 4 December 2018 | Rockhampton | 3 pm* Graduates from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences and all Doctoral graduates. | CQUniversity Community Sports Centre, Rockhampton North Campus | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
| Wednesday, 12 December 2018 | Sydney | 2 pm | Sydney International Convention Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
| Friday, 14 December 2018 | Brisbane | 10 am* Graduates from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences and all Doctoral graduates. | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
| Friday, 14 December 2018 | Brisbane | 2 pm* Graduates from the School of Business and Law, School of Education and the Arts and School of Engineering and Technology. | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
| Monday, 17 December 2018 | Melbourne | 1.30 pm | Crown Melbourne | January 2018 | Midnight 23 November 2018 |
*Please note the Rockhampton December and Brisbane December graduation ceremonies are split into two ceremonies based on academic school. Please check which academic school you belong to as this will indicate your ceremony time.