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Pacific Graduation

25 October 2023

Every year The Pacific Development Team take great pride and joy in seeing a growing number of Pacific students graduate from UC with degrees from various disciplines. In honour of this, we hold an Autumn and Spring graduation celebration. 

HOW TO APPLY

The celebration is about recognising not only the hard work and commitment graduates have made to their studies but also the sacrifice and commitment of their family members who have supported their goals and dreams.

What you need for Pacific Graduation

1.      Check Your Graduation Status – Your qualification must be conferred before registering. If unsure, contact graduation@canterbury.ac.nz.

2.      Register for Pacific Graduation – Complete your registration by Wednesday, 26 March.

3.      Send your blurb and photo to Eboni by Wednesday, 26 March (eboni.hill@canterbury.ac.nz).

4.      Hire your regalia and request an extension for Pacific Graduation.

5.     Keep an eye out for communications from UC Pacific and notify us of any changes. 

 

For more information please contact ucpacific@canterbury.ac.nz

Applications

PLEASE NOTE: Your qualification must be conferred before registering to attend Pacific Graduation. Those who are not conferred will be unable to attend. If you are unsure if your degree has been conferred or not, contact graduation@canterbury.ac.nz

For any queries please contact the Pacific Engagement Coordinator: Ray Stowers (Raymond.stowers@canterbury.ac.nz)

Autumn and Spring Graduation:

UC holds two Pacific Graduation Celebrations throughout the year, these events are held during the Autumn and Spring mid-semester breaks. 

Future Pacific Graduation Celebration Dates: 

11th April 2025

27th August 2025*

*Please note these dates are subject to change

 

Tickets

On confirmation, graduates are eligible for up to five complimentary tickets; one for yourself and up to four (4) for guests.  Please confirm as soon as possible by registering on the link below. 

 

Graduation Booklet 

To honour our graduates and to allow you to acknowledge your families properly, we provide all guests with a Graduate Booklet. We ask that you submit a 300 – 400 word statement that sums up your time here at UC, as well as a high-quality photo of yourself (extra photo’s may be included). You can use this as an opportunity to thank any friends or family for their support, and also to give advice to other students.

Please send your photo and statement to Eboni (eboni.hill@canterbury.ac.nz)

 

Academic Regalia

Graduates are required to wear academic regalia to the Graduation Celebration.  If your graduation ceremony is the day before Pacific Graduation Celebration, please contact Graduate Women Canterbury (03 369 0604) to ask to extend the hiring of your regalia. 

Dress code for this event is semi-formal. Graduates are expected to wear their academic regalia. We encourage our graduands and graduates to wear any culture attire you may have for our Pacific Graduation celebration. 

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