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, 13 March 2026 |
Christchurch |
Registrations closing 21 February 2026 |
|
Thursday, 30 April 2026 |
Timaru |
Information coming soon |
|
Thursday, 17 September 2026 |
Christchurch |
Information coming soon |
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-Fri 8am-4:30pm (NZST).