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 2025 graduations are as follows:
Manawatū, Palmerston North (Regent on Broadway):
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 1pm: All Certificates and Diplomas
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 1pm: All Degrees
Horowhenua, Levin (Focal Point Cinema):
Monday, 24 March 2025, 1pm
Wairarapa, Masterton (Wairarapa College):
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4.30pm
Whanganui (War Memorial Hall):
Friday 4 April 2025, 1pm
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
If you are eligible to graduate, you will be emailed an invite to register via Student Web Services. Once you have applied, you will receive a graduation pack with everything you need to know about the graduation. If you have not received an invite email, please
contact us.
If you are having trouble registering (once receiving the invite email) or would like to request additional tickets, please click the enquire now button below.
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 2025.
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 for the Palmerston North ceremony only, you will be allocated 3 guest tickets and will need to apply for additional seats by emailing ucolgraduation@ucol.ac.nz or clicking the enquire button above.
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