Glossary of terms
| in absentia | The award is conferred upon you without you attending a graduation ceremony |
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| Testamur | The actual certificate |
| Hood/stole | Academic wear in the colour of the school/course you are graduating from |
| Academic transcript | A complete record of all of your study at the University |
| Conferral | The official granting of the award by either the Chancellor of Federation University Australia, or their nominated representative |
| Graduand/graduate | Prior to the ceremony you are referred to as a graduand; after your award has been conferred, you are a graduate! |