Graduands are sent a graduation package, which details procedures for the University graduation ceremony and includes an Application to Graduate form. An invitation is also extended for graduands to take part in the graduation procession. The trencher/bonnet is not worn during the procession. However, once the qualification has been conferred in the graduation ceremony, graduates will be invited by the Dean to don their trencher/bonnet.
Once a qualification has been conferred, a graduate may use the qualification abbreviation after their name. Graduates of doctoral degrees are entitled to use the honorific “Dr.” once the qualification has been conferred.
The University Postgraduate Centre will assist with the arrangements for graduation for doctoral graduands including the complimentary hire, pick-up, fitting and return of academic dress.
For more information about applying for graduation and the graduation ceremony, see
graduation.
Note: the content provided is a summary only. A full description of guidelines and processes can be found in the AUT
University Postgraduate Handbook.