Graduation celebration events

Individual university groups host other celebrations during graduation week. Your faculty, school or unit may be hosting an event.

These events are in addition to the official May 2026 graduation ceremonies.

Doctorate celebration

The Vice-Provost (Research) hosts a celebration for all doctorate graduates.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC

Pasifika graduation celebration

A celebration for Pasifika graduates, their families, and the community. The event is a formal dinner and there will also be cultural items celebrating Pasifika cultures and identities.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC

If you have queries about the event, please email pasifika-events@vuw.ac.nz.

Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation morning tea

A morning tea celebration for graduates from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation with their whānau.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: Te Aro campus

Faculty of Law celebration

A light lunch will be provided and a chance to mingle with fellow graduates, followed by a photo on the front steps of the Old Government Building before the parade.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: Government Buildings, ground floor foyer

School of Psychological Sciences morning tea

A morning tea celebration for graduates from Te Kura Mātai Hinengaro—School of Psychological Sciences with their whānau.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC