May 2026 graduation

Find out the steps to apply and prepare for your May graduation.

We will celebrate our graduates during the week starting Monday 17 May 2027. All ceremonies will take place during the day, at either the Michael Fowler Centre (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) or on our marae (Friday).

There will be two graduation parades, Tuesday 18 May and Thursday 20 May.

Graduation ceremony dates and timing

The May graduation ceremonies will be held from 18 to 21 May 2027. All ceremonies are held during the day.

Michael Fowler Centre ceremonies

Visit this webpage for more information on the Michael Fowler Centre ceremonies.

Te Hui Whakapūmau

Te Hui Whakapūmau, the University’s Māori graduation ceremony based on tikanga Māori (Māori cultural practices), will take place on Friday 21 May 2027.

Parade

There will be a graduates' parade on Tuesday 18 May and on Thursday 20 May. The parades depart at 1 pm from the Law School, Government Buildings, Lambton Quay.

The parades are divided by ceremonies, and this will be confirmed by late March 2027.

Te Hui Whakapūmau graduates should attend the parade according to their Faculty.

Getting prepared for May graduation

Take a look at the calendar of dates below (will be updated in August/September 2026), add them to your calendar, and find out what you need to do next to be ready for your May 2027 graduation ceremony.

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.