The University of Auckland

Autumn 2016
Information for Graduands
Your Graduation
I welcome all graduands to the Autumn 2016 graduation
ceremony and congratulate you on your success. This is
an important stage in your career, a time to reflect, to
share your achievements with family and friends, and
the staff of the university.

It is also a time to consider your on-going learning

and career opportunities, to reflect on the changes in
technology that you have experienced in your lifetime,
and the changes ahead. It is an opportunity to think
about the possible impacts on your career, and how you
will cope with them through on-going learning. We dare not rest on our laurels in a rapidly
changing world.

Whatever career path you follow I urge you, as the alumni of New Zealands largest research-
led university, never to forget your alma mater your university. We rely on our graduates for
support - moral, political and financial. More so than ever, our alumni networks are valuable
contact points. They serve to keep alumni in touch with their peers, academic developments
and issues of interest. Alumni events are held around New Zealand and in major cities
abroad. Please take the time to log on to https:www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz/ and keep in
contact wherever your future takes you.

I wish you all the best for bright and rewarding years ahead. The University of Auckland
hopes to share these years with you.

Ian Parton
Chancellor

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Contents
Ceremony Schedule 3
Tickets and Regalia label 4
Street Procession 5
Venues and Procession Map 6
Aotea Centre Reporting Time 8
Ceremony Proceedings 11
Academic Dress: What to Wear 12
Regalia Hire 13
Faculty, School and Department Celebrations 18
Graduation Chapel Service 24
Mori Celebration 25
The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust 27
The University of Auckland Alumni 28
The University of Auckland Society 30
Graduation Photographs 34
Frequently Asked Questions 36
Graduation Checklist 39
Graduation DVDs 41

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Ceremony Schedule
There will be 10 graduation ceremonies held in the ASB Theatre at the Aotea Centre, Auckland City.
Each ceremony is expected to be approximately two hours long.

Friday, 6 May 2016

Ceremony 1 10.30am Faculty of Arts

Ceremony 2 1.30pm Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Education & Social Work

Ceremony 3 4.30pm Faculty of Education & Social Work

Ceremony 4 7.30pm Faculty of Creative Arts & Industries
Faculty of Law

Monday, 9 May 2016

Ceremony 5 10.30am Faculty of Business & Economics

Ceremony 6 1.30pm Faculty of Business & Economics

Ceremony 7 4.30pm Faculty of Engineering

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Ceremony 8 10.30am Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences

Ceremony 9 1.30pm Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences
Faculty of Science

Ceremony 10 4.30pm Faculty of Science

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Tickets
E-Tickets for your invited guests are attached to this email; you do not require a ticket for yourself. Each
individual ticket has a unique barcode and is not transferable. The tickets are not allocated to specific
seats, but your guests must print their tickets. If they are not able to print them, they may show them
on their smartphone or iPad etc.
Children are welcome at graduation ceremonies, but ceremonies can be quite long. All children three
years old and over require a seat and a ticket.
Once you have received your tickets with this email, all tickets will have been fully allocated and we
regret that we will be unable to respond to requests for more.

Regalia Label
Your regalia label will be available to collect when you arrive at the Aotea Centre. Please go directly to
the 'Lower NZI' room where your regalia label collection will be organised alphabetically by surname.
Please ensure you arrive 45 minutes before your ceremony starts so you have time to collect your label.

Graduation Office
If you have any graduation questions prior to your graduation day, please refer to our section of the
University website:
www.graduation.ac.nz
If you become unable to attend the ceremony in person, you must notify the Graduation Office by
email: graduation@auckland.ac.nz. Your notification must include your name, student ID number, date
of birth and the qualification that you are to receive.
It is important you let us know if you will not be attending so we can re-allocate your tickets to
other students.

Disability
If you (the graduand) have a disability and/or require assistance, please contact the Graduation Office
via email graduation@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible so that special arrangements can be made.
If your guest is in a wheelchair, please also contact us with their details so we can arrange for a seat to
be removed in the venue.

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Street Procession
On graduation day the formalities start with a street procession from the University to the
Aotea Centre.
Assemble for the street procession at 9am in the Alumni Marquee, the large tent on Old Government
House grounds.

The following protocol for graduation street processions is important to note:

The procession is for graduands and members of the University staff and Council only.
Spectators and children are not permitted to join the street procession and for safety reasons
must remain on the footpath.
Graduands are responsible for their own safety and must follow instructions from event
marshals and Police at all times.
Graduands assemble in the Marquee. The procession will exit the Marquee onto the path outside
Old Government House before proceeding onto Bowen Avenue and down Victoria Street East. After
travelling up Queen Street, the procession will move into Aotea Square.
Graduands in ceremonies starting later in the day may report directly to the Aotea Centre at their
appointed time, but are encouraged to participate in the procession on their graduation day.
In the unlikely event that the procession from the University is cancelled, graduands in the Marquee
will be informed and asked to make their own way to the Aotea Centre. Notice will also be available
through the Student Contact Centre, 0800 61 62 63, and on Facebook.

After graduation, your name and qualification will be added to the publicly-accessible University
of Auckland convocation website:
www.auckland.ac.nz/convocation
The University provides schools with a list of names of their former students who have graduated.
The University undertakes to collect, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the
Privacy Act 1993.

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Ceremonies
Ceremony Graduands report Guests to be
start time to Aotea Centre by seated by

10.30am 9.45am 10.20am

1.30pm 12.45pm 1.20pm
4.30pm 3.45pm 4.20pm
7.30pm 6.45pm 7.20pm

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Aotea Centre Reporting Time
Assemble for your ceremony in the Lower NZI Room of the Aotea Centre, 45 minutes before the
start of your ceremony, as follows:
Ceremony One, Five & Eight 9.45am
Ceremony Two, Six & Nine 12.45pm
Ceremony Three, Seven & Ten 3.45pm
Ceremony Four 6.45pm
Be on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

Upon Arrival
Graduands and Guests can enter the venue via the main
entrance up the steps from Aotea square (BNZ Foyer, Level 3)
or via the Aotea square level entrance (Owens Foyer,
Level 2). Guests can find auditorium seating in Levels 2, 3, 4
and 5 of the venue.

Where possible leave all flowers, cameras and handbags

with your guests prior to reporting to the Lower NZI Room
(Level 1) to assemble for your ceremony. If you are
graduating in Ceremony One, Five & Eight and plan
on walking in the procession, it is advisable to leave your
belongings with you guests prior to the procession as you
will be processing straight to the Lower NZI Room when the
procession reaches the venue.

In the Lower NZI Room collect your regalia label and then
line up behind the sign appropriate to your graduand
number, following instructions from the marshals.
The marshals will then guide the graduands from the Lower
NZI Room into the auditorium (Owens Foyer, Level 2).

Remain standing when you get to your seat. Please join in

the singing of the two verses of Gaudeamus (see page 42)
as the Official Party processes to the stage. Once the
Official Party has been seated, you can sit down. Until you
graduate you are referred to as a graduand.

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Graduand Number
Your graduand number is very important as it determines the seating arrangements in the
Auditorium and the order in which you will go up to the stage. Your graduand number is
on your regalia label. Please wear your regalia label prominently on the front right-hand
side of your gown. Please note - If you are graduating in two different ceremonies you will
receive two regalia labels prior to each ceremony.

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Ceremony Proceedings
Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas
Marshals will direct you to line up at the correct time.
Once your name is called, you cross the stage to meet the Chancellor.
If you have a trencher, hold it in your left hand.
If you are graduating to a degree, the Chancellor will hold the ceremonial trencher over your
head and shake your right hand. If you are graduating to a diploma the Chancellor will simply
shake your hand.
If for any reason you do not wish to shake the Chancellors hand, please keep your right hand
by your side.
You are now a graduate! If you are carrying a trencher, put it on, cross to the other side of the
stage and return to your seat.
You will be presented with your certificate once you have stepped off stage.

Guests
Please ensure that your guests are considerate of others, especially when taking photographs. They will
not be permitted to move around the auditorium during the ceremony.

Mobile phones need to be switched off during the ceremony.

Ceremony Conclusion
At the end of the ceremony, please stand and join in the singing of God Defend New Zealand, first in
Mori, then in English. The words are printed in the Graduation Programme. It is customary for men to
remove their trenchers.
The Official Party and academic staff will leave the stage. The marshals will then direct the graduates
to leave the auditorium.

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Academic Dress
New Zealand universities have a system of academic dress which indicates the degree ie. Bachelor,
Master, or Doctor.
The cap for all graduates other than Doctors is a black trencher with a tassel. Doctors wear a black
velvet bonnet.
The hood for a Bachelors degree is lined with coloured satin in the colour for the degree, and is
bordered with white fur. A Masters degree hood is also lined with coloured satin but has no fur. The
Doctor of Philosophy has a scarlet hood.

Wearing your Regalia

Graduands wear the gown and hood appropriate to their degree and/or gown and diploma scarf if
applicable and carry their trenchers including in the procession.
Trenchers are not worn until the graduand has crossed the stage during the ceremony.

Trencher: The trencher is worn with the shorter peak to the front; the top should be flat on your head.
Wear the tassel over your left eye.
Gown: The gown should be worn mid-calf length. Your arms should pass through the sleeve openings,
not the slits.
Hood: The hood is worn hanging down your back and is held in place by the neck-band. You can secure
the neck-band by pinning it onto your gown with safety pins.
The hood should hang showing a section of the coloured lining on the right-hand side.
You only wear one hood - it is not appropriate to wear two hoods during the ceremony.
Scarf: The scarf is worn around the neck and down the front of the gown.
Correct academic dress for diploma recipients who are not graduates is an undergraduate gown and
the appropriate diploma scarf. If you are being awarded a diploma and already have a degree, you
need to wear the full regalia for your degree, along with the correct diploma scarf. If your degree is
from another university, you can either wear the complete regalia for that university, or the University
of Auckland equivalent.
If in any doubt about what regalia you require or how to wear your regalia, please ask for assistance
when you collect it, or check with one of the marshals at the assembly areas.

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Regalia Hire
The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, trading as Academic Dress Hire is the preferred supplier
of regalia for the University of Auckland. Proceeds generated from the hire of regalia are used to
provide scholarships in the Auckland region. The University works closely with Academic Dress Hire to
ensure the quality of the regalia. If you have not yet ordered regalia, contact:

Academic Dress Hire

17 George Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Web: www.academicdresshire.co.nz
Email: reception@academicdresshire.co.nz
Phone: 09 358 1044

What to Wear to Graduation

Your graduation ceremony is a formal celebration which takes place during a Meeting of the University
Council. You are expected to dress appropriately. In addition to the correct academic regalia, some
graduands choose to wear clothing or garments of honour from their tradition such as a sari, korowai
or taovala. The hood should be worn over the top of other such garments.
You may find it helpful to wear a shirt and tie. Placing the neck-band of your hood under your tie
helps to hold your hood in place.
Safety pins are also useful to secure your hood.
You are welcome to use a cultural or heirloom brooch to pin your regalia. These are the only other
accoutrements permitted.
Graduation day involves a considerable amount of walking and standing, and some stairs, so very
high heels may not be practical.
You will be videoed and photographed throughout the day, so you might like to look your best!
You must wear the appropriate academic regalia, in order to participate in the procession or ceremony.

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How to wear your Regalia a visual guide
Junior (below) is wearing a Masters hood with a Postgraduate Scarf (The scarf goes under the
hood when wearing together). The hood has been held in place by wearing a tie over the neck
band. Junior has on the appropriate Masters gown with his arms through the slits in the sleeves.
His trencher sits with the shorter peak to the front and the tassel over his left eye.
Jade (opposite) is wearing a Bachelors hood and the appropriate Bachelors gown. She has
secured the hood in place by pinning the neckband to the front of the gown. Her arms pass
through the sleeve openings, not the slits. Jades trencher is worn in the same way as Juniors.

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Colour of Hoods
Arts
BA, MA pink
BA(Hons) pink with pink band round outside edge
MCW pink with tan band round inside edge
MLitt pink with pink band round outside edge
MPP pink with dark brown band round inside edge
MTESOL pink with light brown band round inside edge
Business & Economics
BBIM apricot
BCom, MCom orange
BCom(Hons) orange with orange band round outside edge
BProp, MProp silver grey
BProp(Hons) silver grey with silver grey band round outside edge
MAppFin orange with dark blue band round inside edge
MBA burgundy
MComLaw orange with light blue band round inside edge
MCE orange with terracotta band round inside edge
MIntBus orange with light brown band round inside edge
MMgt orange with tan band round inside edge
MMktg orange with burgundy band round inside edge
MProfAcctg orange with orange band round outside edge
MTaxS orange with dark brown band round inside edge
Creative Arts & Industries
BAS, MAS lemon
BArch, MArch lemon with two lemon bands round outside edge
MArch(Prof) lemon with lemon band round outside edge
BDanceSt jade green
BDanceSt(Hons) jade green with jade green band round outside edge
BFA, MFA gold
BFA(Hons) gold with gold band round outside edge
BMus, MMus white
BMus(Hons) white with white band round outside edge
BMusEd emerald green with white band round inside edge
BPerfArts pink with dark brown band round inside edge
BPlan, MPlan chartreuse green
BUrbPlan(Hons) chartreuse green with tan band round inside edge
BVA gold with jade green band round inside edge
MBldgSc lemon with dark brown band round inside edge
MCPA pink with white band round inside edge
MDanceSt jade green with brown band round outside edge
MPlanPrac chartreuse green with dark brown band round inside edge
MUrbDes lemon with chartreuse green band round inside edge
MUrbPlan chartreuse green with light brown band round inside edge
Education
BEd, MEd emerald green
BEd(Tchg) emerald green
BEd(Tchg)(Hons) emerald green with emerald green band round outside edge
BEd(TESOL) emerald green with dark brown band round inside edge
BHumServ buff with light brown band round inside edge
BPE emerald green with light brown band round inside edge
BPE(Hons) emerald green with light brown band round inside edge and emerald green band round outside edge
BSocSci (Human Services) buff with dark brown band round inside edge
BSW buff
BSW(Hons) buff with buff band round outside edge
MCouns buff lining: 25mm tan band round outside edge
MEdLd emerald green with tan band round inside edge
MSW buff
MSW(Prof) buff with buff band round outside edge
Engineering
BE, ME dark violet
BE(Hons) dark violet with dark violet band round outside edge
MEngSt dark violet with light brown band round inside edge
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Colour of Hoods continued
MEMgt dark violet with dark brown band round inside edge
Interfaculty
BTech dark blue with taupe band round inside edge
MBioEnt dark blue with orange band round inside edge
MDisMgt dark violet with dark brown band round inside edge
MEdMgt emerald green with orange band round inside edge
MEnergy dark violet with dark blue band round outside edge
MHealthMgt lilac with orange band round inside edge
MOR dark violet with taupe band round inside edge
MProfStuds pink with taupe band round inside edge
Law
LLB, LLM light blue
LLB(Hons) light blue with light blue band round outside edge
LLM(Envir) light blue with dark brown band round inside edge
MEnvLS light blue with light brown band round inside edge
MLS light blue with tan band round inside edge
Medical & Health Sciences
BHSc, MHSc lilac
BHSc(Hons) lilac with lilac band round outside edge
BHB, MMedSc crimson
BHB(Hons) crimson with crimson band round outside edge
MBChB crimson with two crimson bands round outside edge
BMedSc(Hons) crimson with crimson band round outside edge
BNurs, MNurs navy blue
BNurs(Hons) navy blue with navy blue band round outside edge
BOptom blue-green
BPharm grey-green
MAud lilac with dark brown band round inside edge
MClinEd crimson with dark brown band round inside edge
MClinPharm grey-green with dark brown band round inside edge
MHealthPsych lilac with tan band round outside edge
MMH lilac with light brown band round inside edge
MPharmPrac grey-green with dark brown band round inside edge
MPH lilac with crimson band round inside edge
Science
BSc, MSc dark blue
BSc(Hons) dark blue with dark blue band round outside edge
MSLTPrac dark blue with dark brown band round inside edge
Theology
BTheol, MTheol forest green
BTheol(Hons) forest green with forest green band round ouside edge
The colour of the lining of the hood for the Degree of Master of Philosophy is that of the Masters degree to which the
MPhil relates.
Diploma Scarves
Students being awarded a diploma wear the relevant diploma scarf. The scarves are black with satin bands, trim and
lining in the following colours:
Architecture lemon
Arts pink
Business & Economics burgundy
Creative & Performing Arts pink
Education emerald green
Engineering dark violet
Fine Arts gold
Laws light blue
Medical & Health Sciences crimson
Music white
Pharmacy grey-green
Planning chartreuse green
Property silver grey
Science dark blue
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Celebrations
Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law congratulates its graduands on their achievement. The Dean of Law and Faculty staff
warmly invite you and your guests to attend a celebration reception before the graduation ceremony.

Date: Friday 6 May

Function: Afternoon Tea
Time: 2.30pm
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: To lawevents@auckland.ac.nz by Monday 18 April
Contact: Sarah-Jane Crewther, sj.crewther@auckland.ac.nz

Faculty of Business & Economics

The University of Auckland Business School invites you and your guests to attend the 2016 Autumn
Graduands Breakfast. Join the Dean, your lecturers and fellow graduands in celebrating your
achievement.

Date: Monday 9 May

Function: Breakfast
Time: 7.30am - 9.00am
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: Register at http://www.business.auckland.ac.nz/rsvpgraduation by Monday 2 May
Contact: Courtney Agate, c.agate@auckland.ac.nz
Faculty of Education & Social Work
Congratulations to our Autumn 2016 Faculty of Education and Social Work graduands. Graduands and
their guests are invited to a morning tea prior to the graduation ceremony to celebrate their success
with the Dean and other staff from the faculty.

Date: Friday 6 May

Function: Morning Tea
Time: 11.00am - 12.00pm
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: Register at autumn-graduation2016.eventbrite.co.nz by Thursday 28 April
Contact: Helen Pengelly, H.pengelly@auckland.ac.nz
Faculty of Arts
Congratulations to Arts graduands on your achievement. The Dean of Arts warmly invites you and your
guests to celebrate with the staff of the Faculty at a breakfast in the Alumni Marquee.

Date: Friday 6 May

Function: Breakfast

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Time: 7.30am 9.00am
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: Register at http://artsgradreception2016.eventbrite.com by 4pm Wednesday 27 April
Contact: Ashley McGarry, a.mcgarry@auckland.ac.nz

Faculty of Creative Arts & Industries

Creative Arts and Industries congratulates its graduands on the completion of their degree or diploma.
Graduands and three of their guests are invited to celebrate with the Dean and faculty staff members
over canaps prior to the ceremony.

Date: Friday 6 May

Function: Refreshments
Time: 5.00pm 6.30pm
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/nicai-class-of-2016-autumn-graduands-afternoon-
tea-registration-23938381343 by Thursday 21 April
Contact: Kory-Dean Wirihana
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering invites its Autumn 2016 graduands and guests to a reception in the
Engineering building. The Dean and staff members of the faculty will attend to congratulate the
graduands and share in the celebration.

Date: Monday 9 May 2016

Function: Afternoon Tea
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Place: Alumni Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: For catering purposes, please RSVP at http://goo.gl/forms/mfWy10BwwZ by Friday 29
April
Contact: Larissa Isted, l.isted@auckland.ac.nz

Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences

The Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences congratulates all graduands and invites them and their guests
to attend a Faculty reception before the graduation ceremony. The Dean and staff members are looking
forward to this opportunity to meet and celebrate the success of the graduating students.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Breakfast
Time: 7.30am 8.50am
Place: Alumni Marquee

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RSVP: No RSVP required
Contact: fmhs@auckland.ac.nz

Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science wishes to invite all new graduands and their guests to a celebration brunch in the
University Marquee. The Dean and faculty staff are looking forward to this opportunity to meet with
and celebrate the success of graduating students.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Brunch
Time: 11.00am
Place: University Marquee
Old Government House
RSVP: No RSVP required
Contact: Judith Poland, j.poland@auckland.ac.nz

Make sure you visit us at the fun photobooth during the brunch celebration. After the ceremony, check
out our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/science.uoa) find your photo, tag yourself and enter our
competition to win one of five $100 Westfield vouchers!

Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science invites all their graduands and guests to a celebratory breakfast
before the graduation ceremony.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Breakfast
Time: 8.30am
Place: Level 4, Common Area
Building 303
38 Princes Street
RSVP: To y.young@auckland.ac.nz by Sunday 24 April
Contact: Yolande Young, y.young@auckland.ac.nz, 09 923 6479

School of Chemical Science

The School of Chemical Sciences invites all their graduands and guests to a celebratory morning tea
before the graduation ceremony.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Morning Tea
Time: 10.00am
Place: Building 303, Ground Floor Atrium
38 Princes Street

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RSVP: To a.ratnayake@auckland.ac.nz by Wednesday 4 May
Contact: Anoma Ratnayake, a.ratnayake@auckland.ac.nz

Department of Statistics
Department of Statistics would like to warmly invite all their Graduands and Guests to Dessert and a
Group Photo of the Graduands with Academics.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Time: 12PM (Dessert), 12.15PM (Photo)
Place: Level 3, Common Area
Building 303
38 Princes Street
RSVP: To j.mudaliar@auckland.ac.nz by Saturday 30 April 2016
Contact: Joei Mudaliar, j.mudaliar@auckland.ac.nz

Department of Physics
Department of Physics would like to warmly invite all their Graduands and Guests to a celebratory
breakfast before the graduation ceremony.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Breakfast
Time: 9.30am
Place: Level 6, Breakout Area
Building 303
38 Princes Street
RSVP: N/A
Contact: Lucy Mo, l.mo@auckland.ac.nz

The School of Biological Science

The School of Biological Sciences invites all their graduands and guests to a celebratory function in the
Thomas Building.

Date: Wednesday 11 May

Function: Morning Tea
Time: 8.00am - 9.00am
Place: Thomas Building 110
Shared Common Space
3A Symonds Street
RSVP: To sbs-reception@auckland.ac.nz by 4pm Wednesday 20 April
Contact: Odette Groom; sbs-reception@auckland.ac.nz; 099237279 ext 87279

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 Congratulations
Graduands
The Graduation Office
The University of Auckland
If you have any graduation questions
that are not answered in this booklet
please refer to the graduation website:
www.auckland.ac.nz/graduation

Email: graduation@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 923 7565

The Graduation Office

The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland Mail Centre, 1142

Scholarships
You may be eligible for a scholarship for your future study. To view your options and
apply for a scholarship go to:
www.auckland.ac.nz/scholarships

University memorabilia
A range of University clothing and memorabilia are available online at
http://campusstore.auckland.ac.nz/

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 "Enriching the soul of the university"

The University of Auckland Chaplaincy

The University of Auckland
2015
2016 May Graduation
Autumn GraduationService
Services:
Graduands, families and friends are warmly invited
Friday May 6 th
, 8.30am
to attend brief services of thanksgiving
before the Graduation procession.
Monday May 9th, 8.30am
Maclaurin Chapel, 18 Princes St
Monday 4th, Wednesday
Wednesday May 6th,
11th,Friday
8.30am8th May
8.15am

Come join our brief services

Chaplains: RevofUesifili
blessing and thanksgiving
Unasa
before the procession. For graduates,
Rev Dr Carolyn families
Kelly and friends.
Fr Bernie Thomas
Followed by light refreshments

Maclaurin Chapel, 18 Princes St

chapelsec@auckland.ac.nz (09) 373 7599 x87731
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 Nga Tauira Mori
Te Whare Wananga o
Tamaki Makaurau
Mori Students
The University of Auckland

Tihei Mauri Ora

Koia tenei te karanga o
Nga Taumata Wananga
Mai i te Whare Wananga o Waipapa
Nga mate e hinga mai nei,
e hinga mai na,
e hinga atu ra haere,
haere, haere koutou
Ka huri ake ki te kanohi ora
Tena koutou, tena koutou,
tena koutou katoa.

Invitation for Mori graduates and whanau

to a graduation celebration at Waipapa Marae
on Saturday 14 May 2016

8.30am Powhiri
10am Kapu Tii
11am Presentations
followed by
Kai Hakari

You must RSVP by 3pm Friday 6 May 2016

Phone (09) 923 3981 or
email: ntm@auckland.ac.nz
Please CC mso@ausa.org.nz

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 Welcome to our newest alumni!
What do you have in common with more than 174,000 people around the world? They too
have graduated with a qualification from the University of Auckland!

When you graduate you automatically become a lifelong member of the University of Auckland alumni
and friends community.
From now on youll hear from us through e-newsletters, our alumni magazine and invitations to events
in your area. We host alumni and friends networking functions and special events throughout the year
in New Zealand and all over the world.
We can help you connect with the Universitys very large and influential alumni community in New
Zealand and around the world.
Well also give you discounts and other benefits and well tell you about further study options at your
University.

For more information on the benefits of remaining an engaged part of our respected alumni community,
and to update your details, visit www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz/newgrads
Go in the draw to win an Apple iPhone 6 if you update your details by 31 July 2016 - we have
five to giveaway!

By staying connected with the Alumni Relations Office, youre staying in the loop on valuable opportunities
for your future.

The Alumni Relations Team

Phone: +64 9 923 4653
Email: alumni@auckland.ac.nz
www.alumni.auckland.ac.nz

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As life progresses we hope you remain an engaged part of our respected alumni community. We would
love to hear where you are and what you are up to, please update your details to keep in touch.

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Want a closer connection to the
University after you graduate?

Join us at the University of Auckland Society and well help you to make connections that really matter.
The Societys network brings together people who want to be more involved in the University, people
who want to expand their horizons intellectually, professionally and socially.
Society members enjoy all of the benefits and services open to our alumni, but with a few added extras,
including:
20% discount on selected Continuing Education courses
25% off Auckland University Press publications
50% discount on selected School of Music concerts
invitations to exclusive University of Auckland events

Special new graduate offer

Wed like to invite you to become part of our family of supporters through our special membership offer
of $20.16 for 2016 graduates.

Find out more about the University of Auckland Society:

Phone: +64 9 923 4653

Email: society@auckland.ac.nz
www.society.auckland.ac.nz

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 Mohamed Alansari, Peoples Choice Award Winner at the University of Auckland 3-Minute thesis
Competition in 2015 presents his thesis in just 3 minutes at the end of year Society Christmas function.

The Society Salon Series is a popular programme of panel discussions organised by the Society,
featuring academics, researchers and other experts from the University.

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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the last day to defer your graduation?
The final date to defer from 2016 Autumn Graduation season was 1 April. After this date it is not possible
to defer, and if you are unable to attend the ceremony you will graduate in absentia.
What is graduating in absentia?
Graduating in absentia means that although your degree will be conferred or diploma awarded at the
ceremony or Meeting of Council, you will not be attending in person. If you graduate in absentia, you
cannot attend a ceremony for that same qualification in the future.
Where do we go, when we arrive at the Aotea Centre?
Guest entry to the auditorium will be open for guests to begin seating 25 minutes before the ceremony.
Graduands should assemble at Lower NZI, no less than 45 minutes before the ceremony. We will
arrange you in the order you will be seated; graduands will then be led in an official procession into the
auditorium, and seated in specified graduand seating, ready for the ceremony.
Are there fees for graduation and what do they include?
No. There is no costfor attendingyourgraduation ceremony,or for guest tickets. However, other fees
may apply if you:
Graduate in Person
If youchoose to graduate in person, you will need to hire regalia. To find out more about regalia hire,
contactAcademic Dress Hire.
Graduate in Absentia
There is a cost if yourequest for your certificate to be sent by courier:
Within New Zealand: $10.
To Australia: $30.
Anywhere else in the world: $60.
There is no cost for you to have your certificate posted by standard mail.However, we do not recommend
standard post as the certificate is a non-standard size and its untracked, so this is at the requesters
own risk.
Do graduands need a ticket to attend their graduation ceremony?
No. Graduands do not need a ticket for their graduation ceremony. Tickets are only required for guests.
Can I get extra guest tickets?
We guarantee all students up to three requested tickets during the online application for Graduation.
It is possible to request more than three tickets and if we have any available, we will include these
when we email you. If you do not receive all the tickets you requested, we did not have any extra tickets
available. During the ceremony, a viewing room with a live video link will be available for any guests
without tickets; ushers at the venue will direct these guests there. (see level 5 on page 9)
How do I cancel unwanted guest seats at my ceremony?
Please contact the Graduation Office by email at graduation@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible to let
us know. Please include your full name, ID number and the number of tickets you would like to cancel.

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What should I do if I can no longer attend my ceremony?
In this case, you will be graduated in absentia during the ceremony. Please contact the Graduation
Office by email at graduation@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible to let us know you can no longer
attend. Please include the following information:
1. Your full name
2. Your ID number
3. Your date of birth
4. The qualification with which you are graduating
5. Whether you would like your certificate sent via standard mail, or whether you would like it
couriered to you.
Your certificate will be sent out around two weeks after the ceremonies. If you would prefer to have
your certificate sent out to you via courier, you will need to fill out an AS-39c form (available via the
University website) and return it to our office, as directed on the form.
How do I order my regalia?
To find out the regalia you require, including your graduation colours, and where to hire regalia, see
page 13. We recommend you visit Academic Dress Hire. Alternatively, you can hire or purchase regalia
from Out n About Graduation Regalia.
Can a friend or family member collect my regalia?
Yes, a friend or family member can collect your regalia for you.
For information about regalia hire, we recommend you visit Academic Dress Hire.
What should I wear under my regalia?
Graduation is a formal celebration of your achievement and we recommend that graduands and guests
wear business-like attire. Previous graduands offer the following advice:
You will be photographed throughout the day, so you might like to look your best.
Men may find a shirt and tie useful for holding the hood in place; women may like to bring a pin or
other fastening that will allow them to fasten their hood to their clothing.
Choose a hairstyle that will allow you to wear your trencher comfortably and securely.
Due to the considerable amount of walking and standing, very high heels may not be practical.

We also encourage students to wear national dress e.g., a lei, korowai, sari. However, you must ensure
that your academic hood is worn over the top of any other clothing. If you wear a headdress for cultural
or religious reasons, you should still hire a trencher, but you do not need to wear it. Instead, you should
carry it in your left hand on stage, and after leaving the stage.
Is parking available at Aotea Centre?
The closest option is the Civic Car Park, located directly below Aotea Centre. It has internal access to
Aotea Centre and over 1,000 car park spaces available. There are also a number of parking options
throughout the City centre, and close to the University. Street parking is often very difficult to find on
Graduation days!

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How long will the ceremony last?
A graduation ceremony normally lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours. The exact length of the ceremony depends on
the number of students graduating, but it is very unlikely that the ceremony will last more than 2.5 hours.
Can I leave the ceremony after I have collected my certificate?
No, you must stay until the end of the ceremony andthe Chancellor and official party have left the
auditorium. If it is an emergency and you must leave, please notify a member of staff.
Are seats allocated for the ceremony?
Seating is allocated for graduands; however, there are no seat allocations for guests.
Can I sit with my family and friends during the ceremony?
No. Graduand seats will have been allocated in a strict seat and row order according to Faculty. You
cannot change your allocated seat and you are asked to proceed into the ceremonial hall and be seated
as soon as possible. The reader will call out names in the order you have been seated, it is therefore very
important to remain in your correct seat.
Can children attend graduation?
Yes, children can attend graduation ceremonies. Children who are three years old and over will require
a seat and a ticket. As the ceremony can last up to 2.5 hours, it may be too long for young children.
Can we throw our trenchers into the air once we have graduated?
Unfortunately, this is not permitted; as our trenchers are made of a hard material, it would be very
dangerous if students were to do this as a group, or even individually.
Are photos allowed during graduation events?
Yes. However, all guest and graduands will only be able to take a photograph from your seat.
Official photographers from Timeless Images Photography will take photographs during the ceremony
which can be ordered from Timeless Images Photography.
Where can I have my graduation photographs taken?
You can have your official photograph taken by Timeless Images Photography. They are available in the
Aotea Centre and the Alumni Marquee. For more information, see page 34 & 35 of your e-book.
Is there special seating available for a disabled graduand?
Please contact the Graduation Office at graduation@auckland.ac.nz as soon as possible to advise us if
you are a graduand and require specific access or seating arrangements.
Can you assist disabled guests with seating for my graduation ceremony?
If you would like special access seating for your guest(s) please contact us via graduation@auckland.
ac.nz as soon as possible with their details so we can arrange for a seat to be removed at the venue. If
you have any difficulties on the day please speak with one of our staff members (or seek out an usher at
the venue - usually stationed at each entrance) before processing into the auditorium.
Can I still graduate if I have debts to the University?
Yes. Although the University will withhold your degree certificate when you have a hold on your
account (such as the one created by debts), we will not prevent you from participating in the graduation
ceremony, and graduating. When you have paid your debt, tell us and we will make your certificate
available. Email graduation@auckland.ac.nz

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Graduation Checklist
Before the day
Find out what the correct regalia is for your qualification search for What to Wear on the
University website, or see page 16 & 17 of this booklet.
Order your regalia (if ordering via Academic Dress Hire, it is best to order online via their website:
www.academicdresshire.co.nz).
Collect your regalia in the days before your ceremony.
Clear outstanding debts to the University by 15 April 2016.
Contact the Graduation Office at graduation@auckland.ac.nz if you or your guests require any
special seating arrangements.
RSVP to your Faculty and/or Department celebration, if attending.
Organise your travel arrangements for the day.
Book your photo appointment with our official graduation photographer (optional).
Contact the Graduation Office if there are any changes to the number of tickets you require, if you
find you can no longer attend the ceremony, or if there are any other issues we should know about.

On the day
Ensure you are wearing the correct and complete regalia for your qualification.
Make sure you arrive at Aotea Centre 45 minutes before your ceremony starts, so you have time to
collect your regalia label. Assembly is in Lower NZI.
Remind your guests to print and bring their tickets (unfortunately, guests with forgotten tickets may
not be admitted to the ceremony).
Attend the street procession (optional) - assembly is at 9am, in the Alumni Marquee.
Attend Faculty and/or Department celebrations (optional).
Have your photos taken with the Graduation photographer (optional).
Have an excellent time and enjoy your celebration!

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Gaudeamus
The audience is requested to stand as the Official Procession enters the ASB Theatre, to join in the
singing of Gaudeamus and to remain standing until the Chancellor takes his seat.

Translation:
Gaudeamus igitur Let us then be joyful
Juvenes dum sumus, While we are young,
Gaudeamus igitur Let us then be joyful
Juvenes dum sumus. While we are young.
Post jucundam juventutem, After the pleasure of young,
Post molestam senectutem, After the burden of old age,
Nos habebit humus, The earth will have us,
Nos habebit humus. The earth will have us.
Vivat Academia, Long live the University,
Vivant professores; Long live the professors;
Vivat Academia, Long live the University,
Vivant professores. Long live the professors.
Vivat membrum quodlibet, Long live every member,
Vivant membra quaelibet, Long live all the members,
Semper sint in flore, May they ever flourish,
Semper sint in flore May they ever flourish.

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