Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers about Southbank Institute's graduation service.
These might help answer some of your own questions. If your question is not answered here, please email it to us and we will respond as soon as possible. Please note: questions emailed to us may be included in the development of our FAQs page.
- When is the graduation ceremony held?
- How much does it cost?
- How many guests am I allowed?
- What time do I have to be there?
- Where do I collect my tickets from?
- What do I wear under the gown?
- What if I don't pass my studies?
- Disabled access?
- What about graduation photos?
- What are the colours for my area of study?
1. When is the graduation ceremony held?
Immediately after the end of each semester (July and December). You will have to put in your graduation registration form before you have completed your final subjects.
2. How much does it cost?
Cost for Diploma or Advanced Diploma Graduation is A$40 for you (including the cost of gown-hire) and A$11 for each guest.
Cost for Certificate III and IV Faculty of Health, Human Services and Applied Science is A$10.00 for you (including gown hire)
3. How many guests am I allowed?
You may bring a maximum of three guests. All children except infants will require a guest entry ticket to attend graduation.
4. What time do I have to be there?
For Diploma or Advanced Diploma registration is from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. You should be at the venue before 6.00pm.
For Certificate III and IV Faculty of Health, Human Services and Applied Science registration is at 9.00am.
5. Where do I collect my tickets from?
Your ticket and guest tickets will now be available on the day of your graduation ceremony for you to collect. They will not be mailed out to you. Please collect your tickets upon arrival (before you collect your gown) from the registration desk in front of the C Block Auditorium, Ground Floor.
5. What do I wear under the gown?
Smart casual.
6. What if I don't pass my studies?
There is always a risk when you register before your results are finalised that something may go wrong and you might not be eligible to graduate. If that happens, you will get a full refund.
7. Disabled access?
There is disabled access at Southbank Campus. If you have special needs (whether for the graduate or the guests), contact the graduations officer when you submit your registration form.
8. What about graduation photos?
Professional photographers are available to take individual, group and family portraits. They also photograph each student with the institute director at the moment of presentation. They have a range of packages available, including framing services. Or you can take your own photos before, after, or during the ceremony if you wish.
9. What are the colours for my area of study?
The collar colours are:
- Gold - eTechnology
- Green - Technologies
- Purple - Centre for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
- Maroon - College of Tourism and Hospitality
- Pale blue - Communication and General Education
- Royal blue - Health, Humanities and Applied Science
- Red - Indigenous Australian Peoples Unit
- Silver - Queensland School of Printing and Graphic Arts
Last updated 18 June, 2008