Celebrating Success
The culmination of study at The University of Auckland is celebrated at traditional graduation ceremonies. Upon successful completion of the requirements for their particular course of study, eligible students will be invited to apply to graduate. Graduation ceremonies are held each year in Autumn (in the first week of May) and Spring (in the last week of September), and students are invited to graduate in the next round of graduation ceremonies following the completion of their studies. Graduation is a happy occasion when the faculty of the University gathers to celebrate the achievements of our students, along with their friends and families.
In addition to the ceremonies themselves, the proceedings on each graduation day begin with the traditional street procession from the University to the Auckland Town Hall. The procession winds its way through busy city streets with up to 1,800 participants, all wearing their colourful academic dress, receiving the congratulations of the City of Auckland as they pass by. Graduands are also invited to various functions and celebrations organised by their relevant departments, faculties and student groups. A highlight of graduation week is the graduation concert, featuring performances from students within the University’s National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries.
The next round of ceremonies will be in Autumn 2008, held at the Auckland Town Hall from Thursday 1 May to Friday 9 May. A schedule of ceremonies is available.
Applications to graduate will be available for eligible students on nDeva from 12 December 2007. The application closing date is 7 March 2008.
For further details about Graduation, please visit the relevant pages:
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Applying to graduate - information for students who expect to graduate in the upcoming graduation period.
- What to wear to graduation - outlines the appropriate academic dress, and gives suggestions on what to wear with your regalia.
- Graduation Search and Confirmation - The University of Auckland offers a free, online search and confirmation service for degrees conferred and diplomas awarded by the University since 1996
- Graduation Photos - Graduation photos are available at Alumni and Friends website
Future Graduation Dates
Below are the proposed future Graduation dates. Final, confirmed ceremony dates and a detailed ceremony schedule for the upcoming graduation period will be listed on http://www.auckland.ac.nz/graduation approximately four months before the start of the ceremonies. Eligible students will receive graduation information by mail and are advised not to make any arrangements (e.g. travel bookings) until they check their final ceremony allocation, which is listed on their personalised Application to Graduate form in nDeva.
2009
Autumn 2009: Thursday 30 April - Friday 8 May
2010
Contact
The Graduation Office
Room 140
Level 1 (Ground Floor)
The ClockTower
22 Princes Street
Auckland City Campus
