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Bundaberg Graduation 2026

Celebrate this milestone achievement with your loved ones and peers! Take this opportunity to bask in the glory of your success and share with the people who mean the most to you.
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  • DATE
  • 1 December 2026
  • TIME

  • 5:00pm-8:00pm

  • PRESENTER
  • TAFE Queensland
previous Bundaberg graduates

Get ready class of 2026!

As you join the ranks of qualified professionals and skilled tradespeople, prepare to make your mark and change the world for the better. Be sure to celebrate your outstanding achievements and recognise your commitment to reaching your career goals.

If you would like to come along to our 2026 graduation ceremony and celebrate the culmination of all your hard work and the official beginning of your career, save the date and keep an eye out in your emails for more information.

Tickets available from 31 August 2026!

Order of Proceedings

  • 5:00pm - Registration opens (F Block)
  • 5:30pm - Registration closes
  • 6:00pm - Graduand seating and briefing
  • 6:15pm - Guests seated
  • 6:30pm - Ceremony commences 
  • 7:15pm - Ceremony concludes 
  • 8:00pm - All hire items to be returned 

FAQs

Have questions about tickets, guest registrations, gown hire, parking, or graduation day? Download the FAQ for everything you need to know before the ceremony.

Download the Bundaberg FAQ
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                        Important Dates

Ticket sales commence: Monday, 31 August 2026 at 9:00am

Ticket sales conclude: Sunday, 15 November at 12pm or earlier if tickets sell out

Gown hire registration: Closes Sunday, 15 November at 12:00pm

Bundaberg ceremony: Tuesday, 1 December 2026 from 5:00pm

Eligibility and registration

In order to attend a graduation ceremony, you must be eligible to graduate. That means you need to have completed all the requirements of your course including all units, assessments and exams.

 

Invitations to attend graduation will only be sent to eligible students. If you are expecting to graduate and haven't received a graduation email, please contact graduation.eastcoast@tafeqld.edu.au

Graduate ticket - $71.50

The price of the ticket includes GST, service fees, entry, regalia (gown rental) and catering. Drinks will be available for purchase.

 

Guest ticket - Free (two tickets per graduate)

Guests are required to register for their tickets to attend the ceremony. The ticket includes catering before the ceremony. 

 

Due to venue limitations, we can only provide two guest tickets per graduand.

If course fees are not fully paid, students will be ineligible to attend the graduation ceremony, unless on an arranged payment plan with Student Services. The formal qualification will be sent to the student after all outstanding fees are paid in full.

 

 

 

Individual circumstances will be considered when determining eligibility. If you're unsure about your status, please contact graduation.eastcoast@tafeqld.edu.au

What happens on graduation day?

You will confirm your arrival at the registration area and be provided with important event information. It can be amended on the spot if anything is incorrect (like your name or qualification). 

It is here that you will be given your seating allocation. It’s important that you stay in your assigned seat throughout the ceremony. Your seat determines the order in which you’ll be called to the stage. So please, stay seated in your assigned seat and help us keep things running smoothly.

After registration, graduands will be directed to the gowning area. This is where you get the academic regalia you ordered, such as your grad gown and mortarboard. 

The gowning attire is available for hire only. You will get to keep your black mortarboard (graduation cap) as a memento, but all other rented items must be returned to the gowning room post-ceremony, or you will be charged a fee.

We encourage graduates to celebrate cultural heritage by wearing traditional attire. We encourage wearing Korowai Maori cloaks, Islander Ula Loles (candy leis), Burqas, Hijabs, Niqabs, Chadors and Khimars. 

Choose your gown size based on your height. Measure your height from the top of your head to the floor while standing straight without shoes, then select the corresponding gown size when purchasing your ticket.

  • Size 44 - 151cm to 155cm
  • Size 46 - 156cm to160cm
  • Size 48 - 161cm to 165cm
  • Size 50 - 166cm to 170cm
  • Size 52 - 171cm to 175cm
  • Size 54 - 176cm to 180cm
  • Size 54 - 176cm to 180cm
  • Size 56 - 181cm to 185cm
  • Size 58 - 186cm to 190cm
  • Size 60 - 191cm to 195cm

Choose your cap size by measuring the circumference of your head. Using a soft measuring tape, measure around your head just above your ears and eyebrows, then select the corresponding cap size when purchasing your ticket. 

  • Small: 53cm to 55cm
  • Medium: 56cm to 58cm
  • Large: 59cm to 61cm
  • X-Large: 62cm
  • XX-Large: 63+cm

Before the ceremony is due to begin, you need to attend a compulsory student briefing. You will be called in by a TAFE Queensland Events team and find your assigned seat you received at registration.

During the briefing, we’ll explain how the celebration works and what to expect. Your seating allocation determines the order in which you’ll walk across the stage. It’s essential that you remain in your assigned seat to ensure your name is read out in the correct order.

Once the briefing is complete and all students are seated, guests will be invited into the venue, and the ceremony will commence.

An average Graduation ceremony takes around 45 minutes and involves the following:

The academic procession enters the Auditorium, and the assembly stands

  • Acknowledgement of Country
  • Welcome to graduands and guests
  • Official conferral of awards
  • Conclusion of the ceremony

Walking across the stage

Walking across the stage is your moment to shine during the ceremony. Our friendly ushers will guide you through the process on the day, so there is no need to worry if you forget a step. 

Once it’s time, you’ll hear your name called and start walking across the stage. 

You then proceed to the other side of the stage, where you will shake hands with the General Manager; they will present you with a congratulatory letter and will face you to the audience for your guests to capture the moment. 

This is the part of the ceremony where your family and friends cheer as loud as possible and applaud you on your major accomplishment.

Once you leave the stage, our ushers will guide you back to the seats.

Graduation Etiquette

As a courtesy, please remain in your seat for the duration of the ceremony and place mobile phones on silent mode.

Share it!

Congratulations once again. You did it! You’re going to have a great day. Share the love on Facebook, Instagram and X. Don't forget to tag us @tafeqld or hashtag #tafequeensland, #makegreathappen and #graduation.

I need wheelchair access.

If you or your guests require wheelchair access, you can identify this during the ticket registration. We will contact you to acknowledge this request before your ceremony.

I need an Auslan interpreter.

Auslan interpreters are available on request. If you or your guests are hearing impaired, please identify your requirements during the ticket registration. We will contact you to acknowledge your needs before your ceremony.

Can we bring children?

Certainly! Children under three years of age do not require a ticket if sitting on a lap and not in their own seat. All children must always be accompanied by an adult who is not a graduating student.

alert-icon-red-gradient.png If you need to contact someone regarding graduation, please email graduation.eastcoast@tafeqld.edu.au with your inquiry.