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Information for graduates - Hong Kong

As a graduate, there are several important things that you need to do. The following checklist will explain the graduation process and will help you through it.

1. Completing your degree

Once you have completed the requirements of your degree, the Faculty will qualify you for the award. If you have not been qualified for the degree or have questions about this, please contact your Faculty Office directly.

2. Your invitation to Graduation 2008

During August/September , the University will send you a letter of invitation to attend the Hong Kong Graduation Ceremony. This letter will provide details about your qualification but most importantly, it will include three (3) forms that must be completed and returned with payment in order for you to be included in the ceremony.

These forms can also be downloaded from this site:

If you have not received your letter of invitation by 30 September, the University may not have your current address. Please download and complete these forms and update your address, or contact BJ Consultancy Services on email doris@bjconsultancy.com.

3. Complete Overseas Graduation Response Form

One of the most important things you need to do is tell us whether or not you will be attending your graduation ceremony. As part of this process, you’ll also need to tell us how many guests you will be bringing to the ceremony and whether or not you, or your guests, have any special seating needs. Graduates will be allocated two (2) guest tickets to their specific ceremony. Allocation of additional guest tickets will be dependent upon demand and may not be met.

If you are NOT able to attend your graduation ceremony, you still need to complete the Graduation Response Form so we know if you will collect your testamur and transcript or prefer us to mail them to you. You may also like to defer to attend one of our future graduation ceremonies. For more details visit Not Attending graduation.

Go to Graduation Response Form

4. Update your address and contact details

It is essential that the University be able to contact you at any time prior to your graduation ceremony so please don’t forget to update your contact details by completing an online change of address form via www.newcastle.edu.au or on the Graduation Response Form. If you have difficulty please email your name, student number and updated contact details to graduation@newcastle.edu.au.

5. Organise your Graduation Package

A Graduation Package is offered to graduates attending the Hong Kong ceremony. For HK$1600 graduates will receive academic dress hire (including HK$1000 refundable deposit) or for HK$1480 may purchase the set of Academic Dress; a complimentary handshake photograph; up to 2 guest tickets; and refreshments after the ceremony.

Go to Graduation Package Information

Go to Academic Dress Information

6. Find out what will happen at your graduation

It is very important that both graduates and guests know what will happen on the day, including where they should be and when! Information about what to do before, during and after the ceremony, is provided on this part of the site.

Go to Ceremony Procedures

7. Complete the Graduate Destination (GDS) Survey

The Graduate Careers Council of Australia (GCCA) conducts an annual survey of graduates from all Australian Universities. The aim of the survey is to provide up-to-date information about the main destinations and higher education experiences of graduates shortly after the completion of their qualifications. You will be contacted by Statistics & Evaluation Services at The University of Newcastle and asked to complete a GDS questionnaire. Please take the time to complete the survey. Information from past surveys can be found at the GCCA website http://www.gradlink.edu.au

8. Turn up and enjoy your celebration

Your graduation ceremony is an exciting end to your degree – a chance for you to celebrate your achievements with your family, friends and peers. So on the day, relax, enjoy and don’t forget to smile as you shake the Chancellor’s hand!

9. Network at the Alumni Dinner

A special Alumni Dinner will be held by the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter on the evening of the graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of new graduates. Graduates are encouraged to attend with their family and friends. For more information go to Alumni Dinner Information.

Before you continue - have you completed the Graduation Response Form?