Procedures for Graduates Not Attending the Commencement Exercise

Schedules

Graduates who are unable to or choose not to attend the Commencement Exercises must complete the following key processes:

Process 1: Online Graduation Registration

Registration Period : November 10-22, 2025
Time : Available 24 hours

(Note: The system will close at 16:00 hrs. on November 22, 2025)

Process 2: Payment of Graduation Fee

Graduation Registration and Payment Procedure

To officially register for graduation, please follow the steps below:

Step 1: Submit the Online Graduation Petition

Visit: graduation.au.edu
Select “Online Graduation Registration (Graduation 2024)”
Complete and submit the Graduation Petition Form

Step 2: System Verification of Graduation Requirements

The system will automatically verify your graduation eligibility.
If any incomplete requirements are detected, immediately contact the Office of the University Registrar at either campus for clarification or resolution.

Step 3: Review and Complete Personal Information

Verify that your personal data is accurate and complete.
Update any missing or outdated information.
Complete the required surveys mandated by CHE (Commission on Higher Education) and ONESQA (Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment).

(Note: All required information must be filled in completely before proceeding to e-payment or cash payment.)

Step 4: Pay the Graduation Fee

a. For graduates who do not attend the Commencement Exercise, the graduation fee is as follows:

Graduation Fees (Baht)

b. For graduates who do not attend the Commencement Exercise but want to rent graduation gown. The graduation fee is as follows:

Graduation Fees and Graduation Gown Rental Fees (Baht)

Optional: ABACA Life Membership

Fee: 2,500 baht
Recommended: For all graduates
Payment Method: Pay at the Office of Financial Management

Step 5: Choose a Payment Method

You may choose one of the following payment methods:

Cash/Credit Card/QR Code Payment (Processed only at the Office of Financial Management)

Payment Period : November 10-22, 2025 (Monday-Saturday)
Time : 08:30-16:00 hrs.
Locations:
- Hua Mak Office: Office of Financial Management, “P” Building (Monday-Saturday)
- Suvarnabhumi Campus: Room SM114, 1^st Floor (Monday-Friday)

Krungsri E-Payment (Krungsri Online Membership required)

Payment Period : November 10-22, 2025
Time : Available 24 hours (ends at 24:00 hrs. on November 20, 2025)

(Note: The official receipt of payment will be available 2 days after payment at the Office of Financial Management, “P” Building, Hua Mak Campus.)

Step 6: Collect Graduation Gown & Hood (Only for graduates who want to rent the graduation gown)

Present your official payment receipt to collect your graduation gown and hood at the ABAC Bookstore.

Important Reminder: Your Online Graduation Registration is only confirmed when:

Graduation Petition is submitted.
Required survey is completed.
Graduation fee is fully paid.

Gown and Hood Rental Service

(Only for graduates who rent the graduation gown)

Rental Period : November 10-22, 2025
Time : 8:30-16:00 hrs.
Locations:
- Hua Mak Campus: ABAC Bookstore, 1^st Floor, “P”building (Monday-Saturday)
- Suvarnabhumi Campus: ABAC Bookstore, CL Building (Monday-Friday)
Procedure:
- Present your official payment receipt to the staff at the ABAC Bookstore at either campus to collect your graduation gown and hood.
Remark: Graduates who prefer to have a custom-made gown may place an order during the rental period:
- Order Period : November 10-22, 2025
- Where to Order:
  - Hua Mak Campus: ABAC Bookstore, 1^st Floor, “P” Building (Monday-Saturday)
  - Suvarnabhumi Campus: ABAC Bookstore, CL Building (Monday-Friday)
- Tailor-Made Gown Prices:
- Bachelor’s Degree 3,800 baht
- Master’s Degree 3,900 baht
- Doctoral Degree 8,000 baht

Important Note: Only graduates wearing the official academic dress approved by Assumption University Council; including the University’s designed academic gown, hood, cap, and pin; will be permitted to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.The academic gown must be rented or tailor-made from the ABAC Bookstore (Hua Mak or Suvarnabhumi Campus), or tailor-made through Parinya Shop (Thaprachan), Tel. 02-222-9061.

Gown and Hood Returning

(Only for graduates who rent the graduation gown)

Return Period : January 26 – February 7, 2026 (Monday – Saturday)
Time : 8:30-16:00 hrs.
Return Location : Hua Mak Campus ONLY
- Gown & Hood return: ABAC Bookstore, “P” Building
- Deposit Refund: Office of Financial Management, “P” Building

Important Remarks:

Gowns and hoods must be returned within the specified period.

If returned after February 7, 2026, graduates must go to Parinya Shop (Thaprachan), 02-222-9061, between March 1-15, 2026, and will receive only 50% of the deposit.

The following documents are required for returning the gown and receiving the refund:

Graduation Registration Receipt
Thai Identification Card or Passport (for non-Thai nationals) or AU Student ID Card.

Issuance and Pick-Up of Graduation Diplomas

(For all graduates who do not attend the Commencement Exercise)

Date                                           : January 27-February 7, 2026 (Monday-Saturday)
Time                                          : 8:30-16:00 hrs.
Location                                  : Office of the University Registrar, 1^st Floor, “P” Building, Hua Mak Campus

Guidelines for Diploma Pick-Up

Diplomas will only be available during the stated period.

Graduates must collect their diplomas within the designated timeframe. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the right to claim the diploma.

Authorized Representative Pick-Up:

Graduates unable to pick up their diploma in person may authorize a representative. The representative must present the following:

A copy of the graduate’s Citizen ID (Thai) or passport (non-Thai)
A copy of the representative’s Citizen ID (Thai) or passport (non-Thai)
A signed authorization letter from the graduate (Use the official form only – Download Authorization Form)