A highlight of the UCOL calendar is commemorating the achievements of our students at hui whakapūmau (graduation). Everyone who is involved in our students' study journey - from lecturers to whānau - gathers together for what is a formal and enjoyable occasion.
Dates and locations for our 2024 graduations are as follows:
Manawatū, Palmerston North (Regent on Broadway):
Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 1 pm: All Certificates and Diplomas
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 1 pm: Degrees
Horowhenua, Levin (Focal Point Cinema):
Monday, 25 March 2024, 1 pm
Wairarapa, Masterton (Carterton Events Centre):
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 1 pm
Whanganui (War Memorial Hall):
Friday 5 April 2024, 1 pm
Photography
Manawatū –
Photography by Brendon Lodge
Wairarapa – Photography by UCOL photographer
- Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualifications are available.
- Casual photos are available after the ceremony.
Photos will be made available for download afterwards. No pre-booking or payment is required.
Horowhenua – Photography by UCOL photographer
- Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualifications are available.
- Casual photos are available after the ceremony.
Photos will be made available for download afterwards. No pre-booking or payment is required.
Whanganui – Photography by Mark Brimblecombe
- Casual photos are available before the graduation ceremony.
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Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualifications are available.
Apply to Graduate
All UCOL ākonga can graduate in person at a UCOL Graduation Ceremony, in absentia or per the arrangements made by the graduation committee based on the circumstances.
If you are eligible to graduate, we will email you to help you apply. Once you have applied, you will receive a graduation pack with everything you need to know about the graduation. If you have not received your email, please
contact us.
Hiring Regalia
Academic regalia is required for graduates with a diploma or degree. Academic regalia is optional for graduates with a certificate; smart casual is expected. In addition, Māori graduates may wear a Korowai over their gowns. Academic regalia needs to be ordered by 23 February 2024.
Guests
It is your special day, and you can bring your whānau, friends or supporters to your graduation ceremony. There will be a limitation on the number of guests you can bring – we will inform you of this closer to the graduation dates.
UCOL Souvenirs
Award Frames
Frame your qualification in a UCOL branded frame. We have UCOL landscape award embossed black frames.
$60
Email us to order your frame
Graduation Bears
Get a cute graduation bear. We have UCOL Graduation bears with caps and gowns.
$20
Email us to order your graduation bear