• Ceremony dates, times and locations

• Tickets

• Accommodation graduation packages

• Interstate or overseas guests

• Parking

• When to arrive

• Photographs and videos

• Guests with special needs

• Guests with babies or small children

• Programs

• Refreshments

Ceremony dates, times and locations

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Tickets

Complimentary tickets

• If the graduand has indicated on his/her eStudent page that he/she will be attending, the graduand will receive three complimentary guest tickets for the graduation ceremony. Graduands do not need tickets for themselves.
  
  
• Graduands collect their guest tickets at the gown hire location when they collect their gowns.
  
  
• NO TICKETS WILL BE POSTED.
  
  
• If graduands are not going to hire academic dress from the TUU, they will still need to go to the gown hire location to collect the tickets.
  
  
• Tickets are specific to each ceremony and cannot be transferred. The University strongly discourages 'scalpers' who offer tickets for sale.

Extra tickets

• Extra tickets, if available, can be purchased at the booking cost from the following ticket outlets:

  Centretainment: 53 Elizabeth Street Mall, Hobart (for Hobart ceremonies only)
  (03) 6234 5998
  Ticket office hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, and 10.00 am to 2.00 pm Saturday.

  The Princess Theatre: 57 Brisbane Street, Launceston (for Launceston ceremonies only)
  (03) 6323 3666
  Ticket office hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 1.00 pm Saturday.

  The Burnie Civic Theatre Box Office: Wilmot Street, Burnie (for Burnie ceremonies only)
  (03) 6430 5850

  Ticket Release Dates
  1st releast of tickets - 9 November, 2009
  2nd release of tickets - 3 December, 2009

• The booking cost for extra tickets is currently $3.30 each.
• Tickets purchased by phone will incur an additional charge of $3.00 per booking.
• Ticket costs are not refundable.
• It is not possible to pre-book tickets before they go on sale.
• For some ceremonies no extra tickets will be available. The number of extra tickets released depends on the number of graduands who have said they will be attending. Generally, there are few, if any, extra tickets for Launceston ceremonies and some ceremonies in Hobart.

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Interstate or overseas guests

• The University does not arrange accommodation and travel for graduands or guests, however you can email graduation@utas.edu.au if you have specific questions about being in Tasmania for a ceremony.
• Launceston ceremonies: There are coaches that will take you from the airport directly to your accommodation. The campus is about four km north of the city and is easily reached by bus or taxi. The Albert Hall is in the centre of the city and you can walk to it from most city hotels and motels. The University's International Office may be able to help with enquiries about Launceston.
• Hobart ceremonies: There are coaches that will take you from the airport directly to your hotel or motel. The University Centre is at the Sandy Bay campus of the University and is about four km from the centre of the city. It is easily reached by bus or taxi. The University's International Office may be able to help with enquiries about Hobart.
• Special car hire rates are available to graduates. Contact Europcar on 1800 030 118 and quote CCC00688 for the special rate.
• For airline connections please consult your own local travel agent who will advise you on domestic air services within Australia as an add-on to international travel.
• You might also like to try the Tourism Tasmania website: www.tas.gov.au. This site will show you interesting things to do and places to stay. It will also give you some background information about Tasmania.

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Parking

• No special parking is available for Launceston and Hobart graduation ceremonies.
• Please allow plenty of time to park and get to the venue.
• Parking spaces near the Albert Hall, Launceston and the Grand Chancellor, Hobart are often difficult to find.
• Guests with a disability who require assistance with parking should contact the Student Centre.

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When to arrive

• Guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the advertised commencement time of the ceremony.
• No guests will be admitted once the ceremony has commenced.
• Because of the formality of the occasion, all ceremonies start exactly on time.
• Please allow plenty of time to find parking, the venue, and your seats.
• As guests do not have allocated seats, those who come earliest will obtain the best seats.
• Doors open one hour before the start time of the ceremony.
• Please note that seating in Theatres 3 and 4 at the University Centre, Hobart, is approached by stairs and may not be suitable for elderly people.

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Photographs and videos

• Photography and video recording by family and guests in the graduation venue is permitted, provided that the person taking photos stays seated and no external floodlights are used.
• Standing near the stage area or in any aisle is not permitted.

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Guests with special needs

• If you have special needs because you use, say, a wheelchair, crutches or have a guide dog, please let us know what your requirements are.
• Wheelchair access is available at all venues.
• We advise guests with special needs to arrive early so ushers can make you comfortable before the venue becomes too crowded.

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Guests with babies or small children

• Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions with several speeches and are, therefore, not always suitable for young children.
• If you wish to take young children, please be prepared with a snack, a drink and a quiet toy/book/activity.
• No child-minding service is provided.
• Parents with young children or babies are requested to sit near an exit to ensure minimum stress to all concerned. If you have any concerns please contact the Student Centre.

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Programs

• Graduands will have Graduation Programs waiting for them on their seats when they arrive.
• In Launceston and Hobart, guests may purchase Graduation Programs for $2 each, and the proceeds are used to fund Alumni bursaries.

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Refreshments

• At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor will invite graduates and guests to refreshments.
• The location of the refreshments will be announced at the conclusion of the ceremony.

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