A highlight of the UCOL Te Pūkenga 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.
Our 2023 graduation dates are as follows
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The Manawatū graduation ceremony for all Certificate graduands will be held on Thursday 23 March at the Regent on Broadway at 1:00pm
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The Manawatū graduation ceremony for all Degree and Diploma graduands will be held on Friday 24 March at the Regent on Broadway at 1:00pm
- The Wairarapa graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday 28 March at Rathkeale College, Ōpaki at 2:00pm
- The Horowhenua graduation ceremony will be held on Friday 31 March at Focal Point Cinema, Levin at 1:00pm
- The Whanganui graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday 5 April in the Whanganui War Memorial at 1.00pm.
Note: From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.
Photography
Manawatu –
Photography by Brendon Lodge
Wairarapa –
Photography by Lucia Zanmonti
- Ceremony photos available of graduands receiving their qualifications.
- Formal photos 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 available of graduands receiving their qualifications.
- Casual photos available after the ceremony.
Photos will be made available for download afterwards. No pre-booking or payment is required.
Whanganui – Photography by
Mark Brimblecombe and
Sharad Kumar
- Ceremony photos available of graduands receiving their qualifications.
- Formal photos available after the ceremony in the Pioneer Room.
Cash payment is required at the time. $75 for 3 digital files plus $25 for each additional photo.
Ceremony photos will be made available for download from Mark's website. Formal photos will be emailed to you directly.
Apply to Graduate
All UCOL Te Pūkenga ākonga can graduate in person at a UCOL Te Pūkenga 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 send an email to help you apply. Please ensure your contact details with us are updated before January 2023. Once you have applied, you will receive a graduation pack with everything you need to know about the graduation.
Hiring Regalia
For graduands with a diploma or degree, academic regalia is required. For graduands with a certificate, academic regalia is optional. In addition, Māori graduands may wear a Korowai over their gown. Academic regalia needs to be ordered by 24 February 2023.
You can order it here.
Guests
It is your special day, and you are welcome to 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 Te Pūkenga Souvenirs
UCOL Branded
Frame your qualification in a UCOL branded frame. We have UCOL landscape award embosed frame (black).
Cost: $60
Click
HERE to order your Frame
UCOL Branded
Get a cute graduation bear. We have UCOL Graduations bears with cap and gown.
Cost: $22.50