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 ceremony | Applications open | Applications close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 17 to 18 April 2023 | Closed | 27 February 2023 |
| Palmerston North | 1 to 3 May 2023 | Closed | 13 March 2023 |
| Auckland | 23 to 26 May 2023 | Closed | 27 March 2023 |
| Palmerston North | 23 to 24 November 2023 | Closed | 18 September 2023 |
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.
2023 Academic Board meeting dates
| Academic Board meeting dates | Applications close |
|---|---|
| 15 February 2023 | 15 January 2023 |
| 15 March 2023 | 15 February 2023 |
| 19 April 2023 | 15 March 2023 |
| 16 May 2023 | 15 April 2023 |
| 14 June 2023 | 15 May 2023 |
| 19 July 2023 | 15 June 2023 |
| 16 August 2023 | 15 July 2023 |
| 13 September 2023 | 15 August 2023 |
| 18 October 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
| 15 November 2023 | 15 October 2023 |
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