Graduation ceremonies
Celebrate your academic achievements at 2025 Graduation Ceremonies at The Pā on the Hamilton Campus, or on the Tauranga Campus.
Graduation is a special time to celebrate your success and academic achievements with your family and friends.
- If you are completing at the end of B Trimester, G Trimester, H Trimester or C Trimester you are eligible for the 2025 April Graduation ceremonies being held at The Pā Hamilton Campus and Tauranga Campus.
- If you are completing at the end of A Trimester 2025 you are eligible for the October Graduation ceremonies being held at The Pā Hamilton Campus only.
- For those completing a qualification outside of a normal Trimester an invitation will be sent on completion of your qualification.
- There are also a number of Council meetings throughout the year for those not wishing to attend a ceremony.
Please continue reading for the relevant application closing dates.
If you have any questions regarding graduation, please contact us on 0800 WAIKATO or email info@waikato.ac.nz.
2025 Graduation Ceremonies
| Date of Graduation Ceremony | Time | Faculty of Studies | Qualifications Graduating | Closing Date for Invitation Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuesday 25 February 2025 Council (In Absentia) |
N/A | All Divisions | All qualifications | Friday 31 January 2025 |
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Tuesday 8th April 2025 The Pā Hamilton Campus |
TBA |
Te Pua Wananga ki te Ao - Faculty of Māori and Indigenous Studies/Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences |
All qualifications | Friday 7th February 2025 |
|
Wednesday 9th April 2025 The Pā Hamilton Campus |
TBA | Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science | All qualifications | Friday 7th February 2025 |
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Thursday 10th April 2025 The Pā Hamilton Campus |
TBA | Division of Education | All qualifications | Friday 7th February 2025 |
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Friday 11th April 2025 The Pā Hamilton Campus |
TBA | Division of Management | All qualifications | Friday 7th February 2025 |
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Tuesday 15th April 2025 Tauranga Campus |
TBA | All Divisions/ Faculties | All qualifications | Friday 7th February 2025 |
|
Tuesday 20th May 2025 Council (in absentia) |
N/A |
All Divisions/ Faculties | All qualifications | Friday 25 April 2025 |
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Tuesday 1st July 2025 Council (in absentia) |
N/A |
All Divisions/ Faculties | All qualifications | Friday 7th June 2025 |
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Tuesday 12th August 2025 Council (in absentia) |
N/A | All Divisions/ Faculties | All qualifications | Friday 18th July 2025 |