More than 1 300 Charles Sturt University (CSU) students are expected to graduate in ceremonies at CSU in Bathurst next week. Six graduation ceremonies will be held at the University for the four CSU Faculties and their Schools for approximately 1 348 graduates and their nearly 4 000 guests on Wednesday 17, Thursday 18, and Friday 19 December.The Head of Campus at CSU in Bathurst, Mr Col Sharp, said, "Although many of our graduates will already be working, they still make arrangements to attend their formal graduation ceremony because it means so much to them and their families. The graduation season brings thousands of people into the city, many staying overnight and providing new business for our hotels, motels, restaurants and cafes. It's great for the University to be the centre of a day that these graduates will remember for the rest of their lives – that's the significance of graduation to many students and their families." The new Chancellor of CSU, Dr Michele Allan, will preside at all six graduation ceremonies in Bathurst. Professional doctorates and PhDs will be conferred on eleven candidates. The Head of Campus will also host celebratory luncheons each day for special guests and dignitaries. Wednesday 17 December starting at 9.30am – Faculty of Education; Dr Emma Leslie will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate at this ceremony. Wednesday 17 December starting at 3pm – Faculty of Science; Associate Professor John Overton, OAM, RFD, and Ms Kathryn Pitkin, retired CSU Deputy Chancellor, will be awarded Honorary Doctorates at this ceremony. Thursday 18 December starting at 9.30am – Faculty of Arts Thursday 18 December starting at 3pm – Faculty of Arts, and Faculty of Business; Mr Angelos Frangopoulos, CEO of Sky News, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate at this ceremony. Friday 19 December starting at 9.30am – Faculty of Business Friday 19 December starting at 3pm – Faculty of Business