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 2026 graduations are as follows:
Manawatū, Palmerston North (Regent on Broadway):
Tuesday, 24 March at 1pm - Certificates/Diplomas
Wednesday, 25 March at 1pm - Degrees
Wairarapa, Masterton:
TBC date and location
Whanganui (War Memorial Hall):
Tuesday 31 March at 1pm
Apply to Graduate
If you are eligible to graduate, you will be emailed an invite to register via Student Web Services.
Please ensure your contact details on Student Web Services (SWS) are correct, to ensure you will receive the graduation pack with everything you need to know about the graduation.
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.
Guests
There is a limitation on the number of guests you can bring to the Palmerston North ceremonies only. You will be allocated three guest tickets and will need to apply for additional seats by emailing
ucolgraduation@ucol.ac.nz or clicking the enquiries button above and completing the form. Please note that graduands do not need a ticket for themselves.
Photography
Manawatū - Binh Trinh
- Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualifications will be available for download. No pre-booking or payment required.
- Whānau and graduate portraits are available both before and after the ceremonies. Bookings are required, please email info@ppp.net.nz.
Wairarapa - UCOL Photographer
- Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualifications will be available for download.
- Casual photos after the ceremony will be available.
Photos will be made available for download afterwards. No pre-booking or payment is required.
Whanganui - Mark Brimblecombe
- Casual photos are available before the graduation ceremony
- Ceremony photos of graduates receiving their qualificatios will be made available.
UCOL Souvenirs
Award Frames
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