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 (August).

Graduation 15 September 2023
Congratulations to all our graduates!
Upcoming graduation dates
Date | Ceremony location | Status |
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Friday 15 March 2024 | Dunedin |
Registrations open. Registrations close 2 February 2024. |
Friday 13 September 2024 |
Dunedin |
Registrations open. Registrations close 2 August 2024. |
Please note: Registrations may close prior to the above dates if ceremony capacity is reached.
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.
Contact us
If you need some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.