Graduation

Seven graduation ceremonies are held at the Horncastle Arena in Addington, Christchurch, in April and December each year.

College of Education students based in the North Island should see details for Rotorua graduation.

December 2018 ceremonies

Applications for the December ceremonies will be open from 01 August to 09 September.

Seven ceremonies are held each year in Christchurch, and one in Rotorua.

Application dates for graduation are advertised here regularly. Check for updates.

If you are graduating in person at a ceremony, you must wear correct academic regalia.

Graduation is a formal, traditional occasion. Here's what to expect on the day.

Find out your options if you have gained more than one qualification.

Find out about special events for Māori and Pasifika graduates.

You can apply to graduate in absentia