After examination results are released, a final-year student's record is audited to verify that the qualification is complete before the qualification status is changed from "final year" to "completed". If the qualification audit confirms that a student has completed his or her qualification, the Division: Graduations will notify the student via e-mail / SMS and confirm the details of the relevant graduation ceremony.
If you believe that you should graduate, but have not received information regarding your graduation ceremony within 8 weeks of your final examination results being released, please send an e-mail to DSAR-FIaudit@unisa.ac.za (remember to include your student number in the subject line).
As a general rule, transfers between ceremonies and venues are not considered. However, if you have been recently transfered, for example, ad hoc cases may be considered. Please contact the Division: Graduations in this regard.
A maximum of three tickets will be issued at the graduation venue. No extra tickets are available.
The Division: Graduations will gladly assist with appropriate arrangements, such as wheelchair access and seating. If you require assistance, please inform the Division: Graduations at least one week before your graduation ceremony.
Babies and todlers are, unfortunately, not permitted to attend a graduation ceremony. Children aged 7 and older may attend a graduation ceremony, but will be required to obtain a guest ticket. Children's tickets are included in the maximum number of guests allowed.
Graduates, diplomates and guests may not leave the hall during the proceedings. Please remain seated until the end of the ceremony.
Most graduation ceremonies are about one-and-a-half hours long.
All degree and diploma certificates are issued in English.
Unfortunately not. Lost certificates or copies thereof are not issued by the university.
You may, however, request a statement in lieu of a lost certificate. Unisa will consider such a request, provided that the following is submitted to the Division: Graduations:
Submit a written request and certified copies of your supporting documents (eg marriage certificate, ID document) to the Division: Graduations at least two weeks prior to your graduation ceremony.
In most cases, this is not possible. Your qualification was awarded at a congregation of the university in the names appearing on your certificate. Your names (as indicated on your qualification) were published in the graduation programme (a statutory document), the University Register and the National Qualifications Register.
A new certificate with your updated details may only be issued after your graduation ceremony if it is found that there has been an error on the university's side. The new certificate will only be issued on receipt of the original (incorrect) certificate. The incorrect certificate will be destroyed by the university.
Submit a certified copy of your marriage certificate and ID (which reflects your new surname) to the Division: Graduations and request a subject declaration in your new surname.
Please note: A subject declaration can be issued in your new surname. A new certificate cannot be issued in your new surname.
Should you register through Unisa again, you may choose to register using your new surname to ensure that your qualification certificate is issued in your married name.
Please contact the department, institute or centre through which you completed your short learning programme.
You may contact the Division: Graduations via e-mail address gaudeamus@unisa.ac.za
You may also contact them via the following postal address:
Division: Graduations
Room 5-12, OR Tambo Building
Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
PO Box 392
Unisa
0003
Last modified: 2019/12/02