Upcoming graduation dates

Please note: Registrations may close prior to the above dates if ceremony capacity is reached. 

You can find out how registration works here.

Dunedin graduations

Dunedin graduations take place at the Dunedin Town Hall. To take part in the graduation ceremony you must register to attend - find more information here about registering to graduate.

Graduation ceremonies are so much fun. There are normally pre-grad celebrations that take place on campus, with your classmates and lecturers. Followed by the iconic street parade, in procession behind the town piping band. It’s a special moment and one your whānau can enjoy too. The street parade ends at the Town Hall, where you are invited onto stage to receive formal recognition of your achievement.

To graduate, you must come in academic regalia, which you hire from us. Each qualification and school has its own hood and sash colour! We encourage our students to come to graduation as it is such a great opportunity to celebrate.

Auckland graduations

If you’re an international student who studied at our Auckland International Campus (AIC), find out all you need to know about the next graduation ceremony here.

Wintec graduation

Students based in Hamilton, studying Occupational Therapy with Otago Polytechnic and Wintec can graduate at the Wintec Graduation Ceremony at Claudelands.

OP graduates attending a Wintec ceremony register in the same way as other OP graduates.

Staff at Wintec will be in contact closer to the ceremony regarding guest tickets and specific arrangements.

For more information on Wintec graduation please visit the Wintec graduation webpage.