Ceremony

The James Cook University in Singapore Graduation Ceremony  will take place on 14 March, 11 July and 24 October 2026. The Sands Expo and Convention Centre will be the location.

Yes, but you must state it clearly in your Graduation Application Form during submission. Please note that once it is approved you will not be able to change the selected Graduation Ceremony.

Yes, the wearing of Graduation Gown at Graduation Ceremonies is compulsory.

More details on academic regalia are available in the FAQs on Academic Regalia section. Graduands are to visit the vendor online portal to input gown fitting information and arrange for their gown collection date.

The University will not be responsible for special gown collection arrangements made with the vendor.

No. Each graduand is entitled to 2 complimentary guest tickets

No. Graduands are seated and arranged in their designated areas. Guests will be seated separately to facilitate the graduation process.

There will be 2 ceremonies held on 24 October 2026.

Singapore Ceremony 1 College of Healthcare Science College of Science and Engineering College Arts, Society and Education
Date	Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue	Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Ceremony Time	10.45am (Registration opens at 9am and closes at 9.45am)
Singapore Ceremony 2 College of Business, Law and Governance
Date	Saturday, 24 October 2026
Venue	Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Ceremony Time	1.30pm (Registration opens at 11.30am and closes at 12.30pm)

No, you are not allowed to bring bulky personal belongings up the stage. For safety and security reasons, you should not bring any hand held items (handbags mobile phones etc) into the auditorium. Please arrange for a family member or friend to hold them for you before you register.

There will be 2 ceremonies held on 24 October 2026. Ceremony 1 will last until approximately 11:45am. Ceremony 2 will last until approximately 2:30pm.

Yes, each graduate is photographed being presented to the Chancellor

All guest tickets will be digital, graduands are to register their guests on the guest ticket platform.
Guests will be able to check at the self-help kiosk on event day to enter the event venue via either 1 of the 3 ways mentioned in the following:
1. Scan QR code in the confirmation email
2. Enter registered email
3. Enter the registered mobile number

Each graduand is entitled to 2 complimentary guest tickets only.

Additional guest tickets can be purchased via guest registration ticket platform. Link to registration guest ticket platform will be sent via email by invite@mail.eventx.io closer to event date. You may request up to a total of 3 additional tickets, which will be charged at S$125 per ticket. All requests are processed on a first-come-first-served basis and are subjected to capacity availability in the function room.

Your ‘Graduand Seating Card’ will be issued to you in the Ballroom during registration on the ceremony day (14 March, 11 July and 24 October 2026 respectively).
This card will serve as your official entry for the graduation ceremony.

JCU will not be liable for any refunds for guest tickets given to guests who are not able to attend the event under any circumstances. Graduands, please make necessary arrangements to utilise the additional guest tickets.

Please contact the respective personnel for the following information:

Academic Regalia
Werkz Photography
10 Ubi Crescent
Ubi Techpark Lobby D, #01-66
Singapore 408564
Tel No: +65 6324 2202
Fax No: +65 6324 3345
Email: admin@werkzstudio.com
Website: https://www.werkzgallery.com/jcu/contactus.asp

Graduation Ceremony
JCU Singapore
149 Sims Drive Singapore 387380
Graduation Office: +65 6709 3705
Email: graduation-singapore@jcu.edu.au