If you believe you are eligible to graduate from your course, please take time to read the information carefully so that you are familiar with all the procedures associated with the graduation process. It is the student’s responsibility to apply for their graduation.
This information and graduation application is only applicable to all MIT students.
Note: Federation University students, please refer to the University graduation site at http://federation.edu.au/students/essential-info/administration/graduations
Graduation from Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) certifies the achievement of a satisfactory level of academic and professional proficiency in all courses as defined in the individual's program plan. The requirement for graduation for undergraduate and postgraduate programs is the attainment of a minimum cumulative credit points.
For example, all undergraduate courses at MIT require completion of 24 units equivalent to 360 credit points and the Masters Programs require a total of 240 credit points. Course credits that have been completed elsewhere, where appropriate and credit transfer has been approved, will count towards determining the student's credit points.
Students who have applied for graduation, but do not complete their program requirements before the graduation date, must apply again to become re-eligible for the next graduation date.
Students who are eligible to graduate can collect their course completion letter and academic transcript from MIT, two weeks after the result publication date in their final trimester.
MIT makes arrangements for the Academic Dress (Regalia hire) for each eligible candidate. Candidates must pay for such arrangements in accordance to their course. Current pricing details are shown below:
| Degree | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony Cost | $162 | |
| Regalia Hire | ||
| Certificate graduates | Gown + Stole + Mortar | $64 |
| Diploma graduates | Gown + Stole + Mortar | $64 |
| Graduate Certificate graduates | Gown + Stole + Mortar | $64 |
| Graduate Diploma graduates | Gown + Stole + Mortar | $64 |
| Bachelor graduates | Gown + Hood + Mortar | $63 |
| Masters graduates | Gown + Hood + Mortar | $63 |
Note: the regalia listed above is compulsory for all graduates within that program attending the graduation ceremony. Failure to select the correct regalia could make your application null and void.
* Disclaimer: These costs and charges are subject to change without prior notice. MIT gives no warranty and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of pricing and you should contact MIT Student Services to confirm the pricing.
If you do not wish to attend the graduation ceremony you still need to complete the online graduation application to graduate “in absentia” and receive your testamur. You will have the option of collecting your testamur from your MIT Campus or have it sent to you by express post after the Graduation Ceremony. The cost of express post within Australia is $25 and $60 for outside of Australia. Students that graduate in absentia will not be allowed to attend a subsequent graduation ceremony.
Candidates are required to pick up and return the Academic Regalia at the venue on the day. It is recommended that students pick up their regalia 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony. Regalia must be returned within forty-five minutes after the ceremony.
If a candidate fails to return the regalia within the prescribed time, they will be required to pay a PENALTY. Late return of the regalia will attract a charge of $70.00 + GST per day. If the regalia items are not returned within 2 days the candidate will be asked to pay the replacement cost of the regalia, plus a $30 administrative fee plus GST.
The Candidate is responsible for the academic dress for the entire time of hire and must return the dress without damage. Damage to dress will be charged to the Candidate. Candidates may be required to pay the full replacement cost of the regalia.
Graduands are provided with two guest tickets as part of the graduation fee. Additional guest tickets at a cost of $50 per ticket may be requested however, due to venue capacity additional tickets are subject to restrictions and approval.
Any order for academic dress hire that is cancelled minimum 10 business days before the day of graduation, will be given a full refund. If an order is cancelled after 10 business days prior to the day of graduation, or where the academic dress is not collected, the Candidate will not be entitled to a refund. Candidates who fail to attend the ceremony will be ineligible for a refund unless it is due to the following:
Where a Candidate is unable to attend the nominated ceremony because of illness or for other serious reason/s, but can attend another. A credit for the full amount will be given towards the Candidate’s subsequent order for another ceremony. The Candidate will be required to submit evidence of their exceptional circumstances and will need to complete another application by the relevant closing date.
Personal information disclosed to MIT will not be released to a third party, unless required for the specific organisation of the Graduation Ceremony, to confirm Graduate eligibility or if MIT is compelled or authorised to do so by Law.
Credit card details received for payment will only be retained until such times as hired property is returned and the charging of any PENALTY fees for damage or non-return have been levied.
MIT is committed to maintaining the security of any personal data collected and protecting it from loss, theft or alteration. This applies to demographic information, client site usage, and personally identifiable information. Email addresses may be used to communicate with candidates at a later date. Data collected is stored on a secure server that can be accessed by authorised MIT personnel only.
To safeguard all information collected, MIT and its employees adhere to and follow the legally required Privacy Legislation.
Applications and payment for the MIT Graduation Ceremony are to be completed online. Apply online by logging into the MIT Graduation Application site with your Student ID and Date of Birth.
MIT Graduation Application site: https://graduation.mit.edu.au
The MIT Student Services team will be in contact with you once your application has been processed and closer to the graduation ceremony date.
Go to the MIT Graduation Application page and complete the online application.
Please contact the Enrolments Department at enrolments@mit.edu.au or on 03 8600 6700.
Generally students would choose to wear the highest level of study. If you are unsure, feel free to talk to the Office of Student Administration & Experience staff at Melbourne Campus:
Visit: Level 2M, 288 La Trobe St, Melbourne 3000.
Email: studentservices@mit.edu.au
Yes, there may be a difference in the items required - refer to the information on the Application Form.
Generally students are asked to hire or purchase the gown and would not wear their own gown.
If you feel that your gown is the same as the gowns used at the MIT Ceremony, please check with the Office of Student Administration & Experience staff for confirmation on Level 2M, 288 La Trobe St, Melbourne, or email studentservices@mit.edu.au.
Certificate graduates: gown + stole + mortar
Diploma graduates: gown + stole + mortar
Graduate Certificate graduates: gown + stole + mortar
Graduate Diploma graduates: gown + stole + mortar
Bachelor graduates: gown + hood + mortar
Masters graduates: gown + hood + mortar
Note: the regalia listed above is compulsory for all graduates within that program attending the graduation ceremony. Failure to select the correct regalia could make your application null and void.
Gowns will be picked up and returned to an allocated area at the Graduation Ceremony Venue on the day of the Ceremony.
All students are required to present their receipt when picking up their gowns which should be done at least 1 - 1.5 hours prior to the commencement of ceremony proceedings.
Each student will be allocated a gown which will have a name slip attached to it. Gowns must be returned to the same location no later than 45 minutes after the conclusion of the ceremony and the slip returned with the gown.
All students in the ceremony are required to sign in with their MIT student cards when picking up the gown and sign out when the gown is returned. Students must remember to return the slip with their gown when returning the gown at the end of the ceremony.
Academic Dress must be returned no later than 45 minutes after the completion of your graduation ceremony. Penalties apply for any late returns.
Payments can be made in person at the Finance Counter located at Level 2M, 288 La Trobe Street, Melbourne or Level 7, 154-158 Sussex St, Sydney.
No, the payment must be made at the time of the Application.
Yes, you can make cash payments at the Finance Counter located at Level 2, 288 La Trobe Street, Melbourne or Level 7, 154-158 Sussex St, Sydney.
There are a number of services available on the day:
Please refer to the MIT graduation information page for further information.
Venue information will be sent to your personal email closer to the date. Please make sure your contact details (Mobile Number, Email address) are up to date. To update your details, please email studentservices@mit.edu.au.
Students are asked to pick up their robes 1.5 hours prior to the commencement of the ceremony proceedings.
Yes. Students will need to be seated 40 mins prior to the official graduation start time on the day as there will be a practice run and specific instructions provided.
Invited family and friends will be allowed entry 10 mins prior to the official graduation start time and be guided by MIT staff to the seating area and should stay seated once they enter. We do not recommend taking small children to the ceremony as it can be quite tiresome for them to stay still and quiet for long periods.
For your convenience, you are encouraged to have your photographs taken before the ceremony, immediately after you are gowned. Choosing to have your photographs taken after the ceremony may result in long delays.
Graduands must check in at the photographer's reception desks to have their portraits taken.
Photos cannot be taken during the ceremony as it is very distracting. We recommend that if a friend or family wants photos that you either have professional ones taken at the venue (see information above) or that they take photos outside the Graduation Room before or after the ceremony. The Official Party will also return to the ceremonial rooms for 10 minutes after the ceremony is finished for students wishing to take photos with them.
Public/commercial parking is available around the graduation venue with the student and their guests incurring the cost.
The graduation venue is in the Melbourne CBD. The CBD is well serviced by public transport. For more specific timetables and trains available refer to http://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
MIT provides all graduates and invited guests with light refreshments after the graduation ceremony.
As the gowns offer some measure of warmth, it is highly recommended that you keep this in mind when choosing what you are going to wear to your graduation ceremony.
As this is an auspicious event, Business or semi formal attire is required. We recommend that male students wear a suit and tie and that female students wear attire that is suitable for a special occasion. Casual wear is not allowed.
You will need to apply for a duplicate testamur, complete the attached form and follow the instructions on the form