The UniSQ Graduate Excellence Award

1. Register to participate
   Begin your journey by registering for the Graduate Excellence Award.
2. Complete eligible activities
   Engage in a range of approved activities throughout your studies at UniSQ.
3. Verify your participation
   Prepare and submit verification documents for each completed activity.
4. Earn your points
   Accumulate 1,000 activity points, including a minimum of 250 points in each of the three categories.
5. Reflect on your experience
   Submit a personal reflection outlining your development and achievements. This will be reviewed by a panel.
6. Finalise your submission
   Complete and submit the final Award completion form.
7. Be recognised
   Receive an official activity transcript and be formally acknowledged at the annual UniSQ Student Awards Ceremony.

There is no fixed deadline to complete the Graduate Excellence Award. Some students choose to complete it quickly, while others spread their activities across the duration of their program. You are encouraged to tailor your approach to suit your individual goals and study schedule.

For detailed information on eligible activities, categories, and verification requirements, please refer to the Graduate Excellence Award – Activity Handbook.

The Graduate Excellence Award will help you develop a wide range of skills to help you become a well-rounded graduate.

The UniSQ Graduate Attributes Policy informs the following Graduate Skills recognised and developed by the Award:

• Discipline-specific expertise and industry knowledge
• Research, analytical and evaluative skills
• Digital literacy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and leadership
• Cultural awareness and capability
• Ethical practice
• Resilience and adaptability
• Critical and creative thinking
• Self-direction and resourcefulness.

Upon completion, you receive an official Graduate Excellence Award Transcript. This personalised document outlines the Award’s purpose and framework, providing an overall breakdown of your Graduate Skills and a complete list of your activities with their relevant skill markers.

Transcripts can be used to show future employers your dedication to developing yourself, help you get ahead in your career with a clear record of your key experiences, and demonstrate your ability to actively engage in a variety of activities while studying.

Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)

You will also have the Graduate Excellence Award noted* on your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) when you complete your academic program.

*Subject to requirements and assigned deadlines being met.

For more information about the activities eligible for recognition, activity categories, and activity verification documents, please see the Graduate Excellence Award – Activity Handbook.

Still have questions? Email studentawards@unisq.edu.au.