Graduation dates and deadlines , Ngā rā whakapōtae

Graduation ceremonies are held once a year in Auckland and Wellington, and twice a year in Palmerston North. You can also graduate via an Academic Board meeting.

A group of Massey Science graduates on the Manawatu campus

Graduation ceremonies and application deadlines

You need to apply to graduate before the application closing date.

We recommend you wait for the exact date of your ceremony to be confirmed prior to booking flights or accommodation.

Graduation ceremonies and application deadlines
Graduation ceremony Applications open Applications close
Wellington 16 to 17 April 2024 Closed Closed
Palmerston North 30 April to 2 May 2024 Closed Closed
Auckland 21 to 23 May 2024 Closed Closed
Palmerston North 28 to 29 November 2024 TBC TBC

Graduating via an Academic Board meeting

You can apply to graduate via an Academic Board meeting throughout the year. Graduating at an Academic Board means you cannot attend a graduation ceremony for the same qualification.

2024 Academic Board meeting dates

Graduating via an Academic Board meeting due dates
Academic Board meeting dates Applications close
21 February 2024 15 January 2024
20 March 2024 15 February 2024
24 April 2024 15 March 2024
29 May 2024 15 April 2024
19 June 2024 15 May 2024
24 July 2024 15 June 2024
21 August 2024 15 July 2024
25 September 2024 15 August 2024
23 October 2024 15 September 2024
20 November 2024 15 October 2024