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 2025 graduation ceremonies.

Doctorate celebration

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

Date: Monday 12 May

Time: 10.30 am to noon

Location: Hunter Lounge, Kelburn campus

Wellington School of Business and Government—Excellence Awards 2025

The awards are an acknowledgement by the Wellington School of Business and Government to our graduands and donor-funded prize winners for their excellent achievement. This event is by invitation only. Students receiving an award will be notified and the relevant staff invited.

Date: Wednesday 14 May

If you have queries about the event, please email wellingtonschoolofbusinessandgovernment@vuw.ac.nz

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: Monday 12 May

Time: 5.30 pm

Location: The Hub

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

Faculty of Law graduation celebrations

Te Kauhanganui Tātai Ture—Faculty of Law invites you to attend this year's December Law Graduation Celebration. We invite you to register early for this event and join fellow graduands/graduates, guests, and Faculty of Law staff to celebrate your success.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC

Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation graduation celebration

Graduands/graduates are invited to attend a morning tea to celebrate the special occasion.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC

The School of Psychology graduation celebration

The School of Psychology invites you to celebrate Graduation. We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you and your whānau.

Date: TBC

Time: TBC

Location: TBC