Tai Tokerau Graduation

A special graduation ceremony is held each year in Whangārei for students from the University of Auckland’s Tai Tokerau campus.

Tai Tokerau ceremony dates

  • The next opportunity for students at the Tai Tokerau Campus to graduate in Whangārei will be Monday 18 March 2024.
  • Applications open 18 December 2023, and close 31 January 2024.
  • Once you’ve been entered for this graduation, we’ll update you with further information including our FAQs and how to collect your tickets.

Applying to graduate

  • We issue application forms to students through the Graduation office
  • If you believe you’re eligible, but haven’t received a form, contact us at graduation.ac.nz
  • If you’re eligible to graduate with more than one qualification (e.g., a degree and diploma) you must complete a separate application for each

Graduating in person

  • If you want to graduate and attend the Tai Tokerau ceremony, select “in person” on your application form
  • If you apply to graduate in person, but then find you’re unable to attend, you must notify the Graduation Office as soon as possible, ideally in writing at least 10 working days before the ceremony

Graduating in absentia

  • If you want to graduate but do not want to attend the ceremony for this qualification or any ceremony in the future, select “in absentia” on your application form
  • If you choose to graduate in absentia, we’ll send your certificate to the mailing address pre-printed on your application form approximately 3 weeks after the ceremony
  • We strongly recommend you fill in the space on the form for courier delivery as the certificate is not a standard size

Your name

  • You will graduate under the name on your academic record (as pre-printed on the application form)
  • If you want to graduate under a different name, contact the Graduation Office before the application closing date
  • You may only graduate under your full legal name, and you must provide a verified copy of your evidence (as specified on the application form)
  • If your name has special characters you must contact the Graduation Office to ensure this is reflected correctly on your certificate

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