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 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

Graduating via an Academic Board meeting due 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