Order of proceedings

The official proceedings of the University of Newcastle Graduation Ceremonies include:

• The Master of Ceremonies will announce the commencement of the Ceremony
• The University Fanfare will herald the entry of the Dais Party
• The assembly will rise and remain standing until the conclusion of the National Anthem
• The Chancellor will open the proceedings
• The Vice-Chancellor and President will address the assembly and introduce the Occasional speaker
• The Occasional Address will be delivered
• The Chancellor will confer awards
• The Chancellor will invite a College representative to present the graduates
• A Musical Interlude will be performed
• The presentation of graduates will continue
• The Chancellor will invite the Graduate Speaker to address the assembly
• The Chancellor will declare the proceeding concluded
• The University Fanfare will herald the departure of the Dais Party
• The Graduates will join the Dais Party procession from the hall
• Event concludes.