A bit about the AHEGS		Frequently Asked Questions
The Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) is a Commonwealth initiative that has been introduced to make Australian qualifications recognised and renowned throughout the world. The Graduation Statement describes higher education qualifications in an easily understood way. It describes the award, the awarding institution and the Australian higher education system providing potential employers and other institutions a greater understanding of the achievements of the graduate. ANU will present its graduates with a Graduation Statement in addition to a testamur and Academic Transcript. The template for the ANU Graduation Statement is based on nationally agreed specifications approved by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Graduation Statements have the potential to make Australian awards better understood locally and internationally enhancing the opportunities and mobility of Australian graduates. ANU is one of the first universities in Australia to produce Graduation Statements for its graduates. See an example of the ANU Graduation Statement here.		What is on the Graduation Statement? In addition to academic results, the Graduation Statement includes details on the award itself, the awarding institution, a description of the Australian higher education system and any prizes and merit-based scholarships attained the graduate during his/her studies. Click here for a pdf example of what the Graduation Statement looks like. When will I receive my Graduation Statement? It is our intention that graduates will receive their Graduation Statement with their testamur. For those attending a graduation ceremony, this will be as the graduate accepts his/her award at the ceremony. For those graduating in absentia, the statement will be posted with the other graduation documents. However, as 2009 is the first year the AHEGS is being produced it may be necessary to deliver the Graduation Statement after graduation by post or pick-up. Can I get a Graduation Statement for an award I completed prior to 2009? If a graduate completed the requirements for an award prior to 2009, he/she is not eligible to receive a Graduation Statement for that award. Any award conferred (awarded) prior to December 2009 is not eligible for a Graduation Statement. What is the difference between a Graduation Statement and an Academic Transcript? The Academic Transcript is an evolving document that contains a student's complete academic history and is available at any time. As a student progresses, the Transcript reflects as such. The Graduation Statement is a snapshot document containing specific information pertaining to an individual award and is available only upon graduation of that award. Subsequent copies of the document will contain the same information as the original. Will my fail/withdrawal results be on my Graduation Statement? All results recorded against the specified award will be presented on the Graduation Statement. This includes any failures or withdrawals. How can I request that something be added to or removed from my Graduation Statement? The Graduation Statement is produced using a specified template, approved by the University, which meets the AHEGS guidelines set out by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Therefore it is not possible to have individual achievements added to or removed from the Graduation Statement. Will my grade point average (GPA) be on my Graduation Statement? ANU does not currently provide a GPA to its students or graduates. A GPA will not appear on the Graduation Statement. Why are some of my results missing from the Graduation Statement? The Graduation Statement will display any enrolment and associated results that was recorded against a particular program or award. If a student receives credit (status) for courses undertaken in a previous program at ANU or from another institution, the results for those courses will not be on the Statement. A reference will be included to direct the reader to the appropriate academic transcript for any results not included on the Statement. What do I do if there is an error on my Graduation Statement? Every effort is made to ensure that your Graduation Statement is correct and true. However, if you find that there is an error on the statement, such as a misprint or missing information, please seek advice from Student Administration. You will be required to return your original before receiving a replacement. I'm graduating from a combined degree program. Will I receive two statements? Graduates will receive a Graduation Statement for each award they receive. This means that graduates of a combined program leading to two eligible awards will receive two Graduation Statements. Can I buy additional copies of my Graduation Statement? Additional copies of a Graduation Statement will be available for purchase from Student Administration. The cost is $20 for the first copy and $5 for subsequent copies purchased in the same transaction. Copies of the Graduation Statement will not be available until after the award is conferred. I received a prize after I graduated. Can it be included on my Graduation Statement? It is the case that many prizes are awarded after graduation. If you received a prize in recognition of work undertaken as part of your award, you may request a free replacement of your Graduation Statement from Student Administration once the prize has been issued.
Contacts		Other Resources
	t:  02 6125 1480 e: ahegs@anu.edu.au Location: Examinations & Graduations Office, Lower Ground Floor, Melville Hall (Bldg 12), Ellery Cres, ANU, Acton 0200 (map).		University of New England (CHEMP) Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement website - AHEGS development documents
			Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement website