Graduation update - getting excited yet?

Graduation day is nearly here and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!   

If you need a reminder of the schedule on the day, you can find it here.  

The event will be live streamed. This will appear on our website homepage just before the ceremony starts so make sure you tell your whānau and friends who can’t make it.   

And, if you want a keepsake from the day, McRobie Studios take a photograph of everyone who crosses the stage (as you’re shaking hands with the official representatives). They will also take a photo of you as you make your way into the Town Hall. These photographs are available to order and view online (there are alternate ways to order so check this out on their website).   

To make sure you have a relaxed and fun day, remember to follow these top tips…  

Top tips for grad   

1. Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be on your feet a lot and need to walk across the stage. 

2. Pay for your gown before you collect it. Find out how you can do that here (in the Payment for Regalia section). 

3. Pick up your gown in good time (check Gown Room opening times and location here).

4. Bring your check in number with you (we texted this to you earlier this week).

5. Remember the parade leaves from First Church on Moray Place. Gather outside First Church at 10.40am for a 11.00am departure (see parade route here).

6. You must check in at the Glenroy Auditorium in the Dunedin Town Hall at 11.30am or you will not be able to cross the stage and your name will not be read out during the ceremony (as we’ll think you’re absent). 

7. Please don’t carry anything with you into the Town Hall (e.g. flowers, mobile phones, certificates etc). Leave it with a family member or friend before you come to check in or leave it with our security minders in the Glenroy Auditorium and collect it after the ceremony. 

Please note: You are not expected to bring your certificate with you to pre-grad events or the ceremony.   

8. We welcome you wearing special items such as korowai or lei but please don’t wear or add anything further to your gown (such as sashes or badges etc.) 

9. Listen to the announcements made over the microphone during the check in process. 

10. Clap / cheer for your classmates as they cross the stage but please sit quietly during the rest of the ceremony.   

11. Remember to return your gown to avoid a costly fine. See drop off times and locations here.  

12. HAVE FUN AND MAKE LOTS OF MEMORIES!!!!  

And remember…   

• Please leave enough time to travel to Dunedin if you’re arriving on the day! If you’re late for check in, we won’t be able to let you cross the stage (we have to finalise the reading list before the ceremony starts). 
• Your guests can sit anywhere in the unreserved seating in the Town Hall. Town Hall doors open to the public at 11.30am.  

We’ll see you all on Friday. Enjoy your pre-grad functions and preparation!