December 2026 graduation

Find out the dates for December graduation, what you need to do to get ready to graduate, and the deadline for each step.

We will celebrate our graduates during the week starting 7 December 2026. All ceremonies will take place during the day, at either the Michael Fowler Centre (Wednesday and Thursday) or on our marae (Friday). The graduation parade will be at lunchtime on Thursday 10 December 2026.

Michael Fowler Centre (MFC) ceremonies

We will hold graduation ceremonies at the Michael Fowler Centre on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 December 2026.

Te Hui Whakapūmau ceremonies

Te Hui Whakapūmau is the University’s marae-based graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices). We will hold Te Hui Whakapūmau on Friday 11 December 2026.

Graduates and their families are also welcome to attend a pōhiri on Thursday 10 December 2026.

Prepare for graduation

We will add deadlines for each of the steps involved in getting ready for your December graduation ceremony closer to the time.

We will email you everything you need to know, so make sure your email address is up-to-date. Update your details by logging into Pūaha, or emailing info@vuw.ac.nz.