Previous graduation ceremonies

View footage and download programmes from previous graduation ceremonies.

May 2025 graduation ceremonies

Graduates walk into the marae for Te Hui Whakapūmau, surrounded by their friends and whānau.

Ceremony—16 May 2025, 2 pm

Te Hui Whakapūmau is an official university graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices).
A graduate in red regalia plays the ukulele while university staff members in the background sing along.

Ceremony—16 May 2025, 9.30 am

Te Hui Whakapūmau is an official university graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices).
A woman in traditional Māori attire performs a ceremonial call (karanga) during a graduation ceremony.

Ceremony—15 May 2025, 3 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Law and the Wellington School of Business and Government.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Māori, speaks at the graduation ceremony.

Ceremony—15 May 2025, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Wellington School of Business and Government.
The Chancellor speaks at the graduation ceremony, with the Vice-Chancellor seated in the background.

Ceremony—14 May 2025, 3 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science.
A graduate in regalia shakes hands with the Chancellor on stage during a graduation ceremony.

Ceremony—14 May 2025, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation and the Faculty of Health.
A recipient of an Honorary Doctorate in red regalia dances joyfully on stage during a graduation ceremony, with a graduate smiling and joining in behind her.

Ceremony—13 May 2025, 3 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A graduate in traditional Tongan attire stands on stage next to a university official during a graduation ceremony.

Ceremony—13 May 2025, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

December 2024 graduation ceremonies

A crowd of people gathered outside a marae.

Ceremony—13 December 2024, 2 pm

Te Hui Whakapūmau is an official university graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices).
A welcoming dance outside a marae.

Ceremony—13 December 2024, 9.30 am

Te Hui Whakapūmau is an official university graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices).
James Parrott, dressed in academic robes, speaking at the graduation ceremony.

Ceremony—12 December 2024, 3 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Three women dancing at the graduation ceremony at the Michael Fowler Centre

Ceremony—12 December 2024, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Law and the Wellington School of Business and Government.
A graduate shaking the hand of Vice-Chancellor Nic Smith

Ceremony—11 December 2024, 3 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation and Faculty of Health.
A speaker at a December 2024 graduation ceremony

Ceremony—11 December 2024, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science.

May 2024 graduation ceremonies

A graduate walking across the stage to receive their degree.

Ceremony—16 May 2024, 2.30 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A group of colourfully dressed academics on the stage

Ceremony—16 May 2024, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A group of Māori performers onstage

Ceremony—15 May 2024, 2.30 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science.
A woman dancing on stage after graduating.

Ceremony—15 May 2024, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation and the Faculty of Health.
A woman dressed in academic robes reaching up toward the Chancellor

Ceremony—14 May 2024, 2.30 pm

Graduates from the Faculty of Law and Wellington School of Business and Government.
A women performing a dance on the stage.

Ceremony—14 May 2024, 9.30 am

Graduates from the Wellington School of Business and Government.