Te Rā Whakawhiwhi Tohu
Graduation
Graduation is the official celebration for students and their friends and whānau.
We encourage you to attend your graduation ceremony and to make the most of your big day. We hold several graduation ceremonies a year in Timaru and Christchurch and ceremonies are streamed live on the Ara website.
Upcoming Graduation Dates
| Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Friday 28 March 2025 |
Christchurch |
Registrations open on Wednesday 11 December 2024 and close on Friday 21 February 2025. |
|
Thursday 22 May 2025 |
Timaru |
Registrations open in January 2025 |
|
Friday 19 September 2025 |
Christchurch |
Registrations open in July 2025 |
If you’d like to chat to us about graduation, you can call us on 0800 24 24 76 (free call in NZ) or +64 3 940 8000 (international) or email us on graduation@ara.ac.nz. Our call centre hours are Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 9am-4.30pm (NZST).