Graduation
We love to celebrate our student’s success, so graduation is a big deal and one that the whole organisation gets involved in. We typically have three graduation ceremonies throughout the year, in Dunedin (March and September) and Auckland (October).
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, down George Street 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.
Upcoming graduation dates
| Date | Ceremony location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 September | Dunedin | Registrations are now closed. |
| Monday 17 October | Auckland | Registrations open. Registrations close 05 September. |
| Friday 16 December | Dunedin | Registrations open. Registrations close 04 November. |
| Friday 10 March, 2023 | Dunedin | Registrations open. Registrations close 03 February |
Please note: Registrations may close prior to the above dates if ceremony capacity is reached.
Pre-graduation dates
| Date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 17 October 2022 | CapableNZ (in Auckland) | Check closer to date |
| September 2022 | Dunedin, Central, Capable NZ | Check closer to date |
| December 2022 | Dunedin, Central, Capable NZ | Check closer to date |
| March 2023 | Dunedin, Central, Capable NZ | Check closer to date |
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.
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
