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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

Tuesday 13 February 2024

Timaru

Registrations now closed

Friday 8 March 2024

Christchurch

Registrations now closed

Friday 20 September 2024

Christchurch

Registrations open in June 2024

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).