Victoria University Of Wellington Graduation

Graduation is the time to celebrate your achievements. Find out about graduating, how to apply, what to wear and certificate details.



When you’ve met the qualification requirements of your degree, you’ll be eligible to graduate. Your faculty office can confirm that you’ve met all requirements, and your degree status in Student Records will be changed to ‘degree complete’.

You’ll then be sent an email that invites you to pply for graduation—so ensure your email contact details are current. You can update your contact details through Student Records.

Applying to graduate

What you need to do before you can graduate, how to apply to graduate at a ceremony or in absentia, and information about advance or deferred graduation.

About the ceremonies

We hold graduation ceremonies twice a year, in May and December. Learn about the ceremonies, parades and other celebrations, and how to invite guests.



Academic dress

Learn about what to wear at the graduation ceremonies, dress code and where to hire graduation robes.

Qualification Certificates



Details about Qualification Certificates, including what they’re made from, instructions for getting a replacement and advice on protection, framing and copies.

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