To confirm your graduation, simply head to the task on your OurNewman.
This step-by-step process will guide you through everything you need to do — whether you’re attending the ceremony, graduating in absentia, or choosing to defer.
We’ll send important updates to your external email address, so please make sure your contact details are up to date on OurNewman.
If you have any questions, our friendly Graduation team is here to help.
Attending Graduation
If you confirm that you’ll be attending, you’ll join us at the Graduation ceremony.
We’re excited for you to experience that incredible moment – where you’ll cross the stage and receive your award certificate in front of your loved ones and our university community.
Academic dress is required, and you’ll be able to purchase guest tickets for your loved ones.
If your plans change after confirming attendance, please let the Graduation team know as soon as possible so we can support you.
Graduating in Absentia
Confirming that you wish to graduate in absentia means that you will not attend the Graduation ceremony, but your award certificate will be sent to you by Recorded Delivery after the ceremonies.
Once confirmed, you’ll no longer receive Graduation-related emails. If your certificate hasn’t arrived by Friday 6 December 2025, please contact the Graduation team.
Deferring Graduation
If you decide to defer your graduation to the next ceremony, your award certificate will be issued at that time. Please note that the date on your certificate will reflect the next Graduation in 2026, not the date of your original award.
After confirming your deferral, you’ll need to send a written request (via email is accepted) explaining your reasons. The Graduation team will review your request and send a formal confirmation if approved. You’ll then be removed from this year’s Graduation communications.
Please note: we’re unable to consider deferral requests submitted after the deadline.
