Graduation Timeline and Checklist
Check out how to apply to graduate here
You receive an invitation to graduate, do you want your certificate to be conferred?
Yes, respond to your invite
No, defer my graduation to a future date
Still on MyWaikato? Respond to your invite and select whether you wish to attend in Hamilton or Tauranga
Select 'defer' and we will move you to the next ceremony
Will you be attending a graduation ceremony?
Yes, I want to graduate in person
No, I want to graduate in absentia
After receiving your invitation we will send you a confirmation stating which ceremony you will be in. If you do not receive a confirmation by the cut-off date, please contact the Student Centre on [email protected]
After receiving your invitation we will send an email telling you when your qualification is to be conferred. You can expect your certificate to be posted to you within a week of the conferment date. Students who live overseas will have their certificates sent by tracked courier. Please contact the Student Centre on [email protected] to arrange payment for couriering within New Zealand
You must wear correct academic dress. Organise your regalia hire here
Organise your graduation photographs at www.global-pix.com
Bookings can be made by phone 0800 526 496 or email us
Before graduation day:
- Your ticketing information and an information brochure will be emailed to you about 3 weeks before the ceremony.
- Collect your regalia from Academic Dress Hire.
- Read the information about what to expect on the day
On graduation day:
- Check your regalia is being worn correctly
- Arrive at the venue 60 minutes before your ceremony starts.
- CELEBRATE
Congratulations Graduate!