Information for examiners

 

Date and time
 

Date: Sunday 8 March, 2026
Time: commences 2:00pm
Venue: The Sir John Clancy Auditorium, University of NSW (C24 Chancellery Walk, Kensington)

 

Schedule

12:00pm	Diplomate registration commences.
	Gowns can be collected from regalia area in foyer.
1:00pm	Green room is opened for official party (board members and examiners).
1:30pm	Main doors to auditorium open for public entry (unassigned seating).
1:45pm	Official party prepare for ceremony processional.
2:00pm	Ceremony commences with processional.
4:00pm	Ceremony concludes.
4:30pm	All hired gowns must be returned by this time.
4:45pm	Venue closes.

          

Tickets

 

General admission tickets for family and friends can be purchased online. Limited tickets will be available at the box office on the day.

Diplomate ticket: complimentary

Adult ticket: $49.90 (plus booking fee)

Concession ticket*: $42.90 (plus booking fee)

*Children (under 17) and concession card holders, seniors and pensioners

 

Dress code

 

The official party is seated onstage for this event. Suggested attire is smart casual. 

 

Regalia

 

The official party are encouraged to wear academic dress. The hire of academic gowns can be arranged when you RSVP.

Gown hire: $55

 

Non-return of hired items

 

If a hired item is not returned at the conclusion of the ceremony, you will be invoiced for the full replacement cost of the item in addition to the original hire charge, being:

Gowns: $230

 

Venue information

 

Pedestrian access
Enter through gate 9 on High Street Kensington.

Public transport
The L2 Randwick Light rail line has a station at UNSW that stops directly outside The Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Selected buses travel from the city to Anzac Parade and High St (nearest cross street is Wansey Rd). For details call 131 500 or visit www.transportnsw.info.

Parking
Enter through Gate 11, Botany St. Free parking is available in the multi-level parking station. When you exit the car park, walk through the Samuels Building underpass and proceed down Chancellery Walk. The Sir John Clancy Auditorium is on the left.

Note: street parking is extremely limited. Please allow plenty of extra travel time and aim to arrive early.

Food
A small number of vendors in the Mathews food court behind The Sir John Clancy Auditorium will be open from 11am to purchase lunch and snacks. Only bottled water will be permitted in the auditorium.

 

Venue map
 

A map of UNSW and where to find The Sir John Clancy Auditorium can be found here.

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