Graduation ceremony (Monash Malaysia)

Official source

Monash University

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

What this page covers

A typical ceremony schedule
Dress code
Parents with children
Live streaming

Page text

Text and tables taken from the official page, with collapsed sections opened, so it can be read and searched here. Images and forms are not copied, so open the original page when you need to apply or submit something.

Dreaming of your moment in the spotlight where your name is called out and you stride across the stage to receive your award certificate? A graduation ceremony will fulfil that dream. And an on-stage photo will capture the moment.

Your faculty’s graduation ceremony is a formal occasion to celebrate your achievement with family and friends, who can either come along as ticketed guests or view a livestream of the ceremony from home.

We've made some changes to our normal graduation plans so our ceremonies meet the latest COVID-19 restrictions and safety protocols. We ask you to follow these protocols, and bring them to the attention of your guests to make the day a safe and happy experience for all.

You need to arrive in plenty of time for the ceremony. If you arrive late, you may not be able to take part in the ceremony.

A typical ceremony schedule

Allow approximately five to eight hours for your graduation.

Typical ceremony schedule with details and their duration

Details	Duration
Registration, gown collection and photography	1.5 hours
Guests take their seats at Lagoons 1 and 3 on Level 15, while graduands take their seats at Lagoon 2 on Level 15	1 hour
Ceremony	1.5 hours
Refreshments	Up to 2 hours
Photography (by appointment) and gown return	Up to 2 hours

Location The graduation ceremony takes place at the Grand Lagoon Ballroom on Level 15 of the Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel.

Academic dress One of the highlights of graduation day is wearing a graduation gown, hood and trencher cap. Staff will be there to help you gown up and look just right!

Guests, tickets and fee The ceremony attendance fee covers your ticket, two guest tickets, hire of your academic dress (cap and gown), and refreshments after the ceremony for you and your guests.

Dress code

As your graduation is a formal event, it’s a good idea to dress as if you’re attending a business interview. Your graduation gown is three-quarter length and draped at the front, so keep in mind that your clothing will show underneath. Also make sure you wear footwear suitable for going up and down a few flights of stairs.

Parents with children

Children under one can come along free of charge, but they must be seated on the lap of a guest who can supervise them. Children aged one or older will need a ticket to attend a ceremony. Prams are not permitted in the Ballroom.

Photography Professional photographers will be available after the ceremony to capture you and your family celebrating this important occasion. You need to book an appointment online beforehand.

Live streaming

Your ceremony will be live streamed on the Monash University Malaysia Facebook page, so your family and friends can watch it from home.

2. Apply to graduate

3. Your graduation day

What is GPA at Monash?

All campuses

GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.