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2012 Graduation Dates

Graduations are the most important days in Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology’s calendar. The ceremonies are recognition of achievement and hard work, combining academic formality with the celebration of the graduands, their families and friends.

In order to be able to Graduate you must apply by filling out the 'Application to Graduate' form, whether you will be at the ceremony or not. Please return by email, fax or post for:

2001 February ceremony - Friday 3 February 2012
2012 Nelson and Marlborough cerremonies - Friday 28 September 2012

Nelson Feb 2012 Graduation Newsletter

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation Regalia Refund Form

 TE TARI MAORI GRADUATION

 
DATE:   Saturday 15 December 2012
LOCATION:   Whakatu Marae, 99 Atawhai Drive, Nelson
CEREMONY BEGINS:
  10.00am Powhiri

NELSON GRADUATION
  APPLICATION TO GRADUATE (Feb 12)
DATE:   Friday 24 February 2012
LOCATION: Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson
CEREMONY BEGINS:
  10.30am - 1.00pm (approx)  Ceremony Details

MARLBOROUGH GRADUATION
  APPLICATION TO GRADUATE
DATE:   Wednesday 12 December, 2012
LOCATION: MLB Convention Centre, 42a Alfred Street, Blenheim
CEREMONY BEGINS:
  2.45pm - 4.30pm (approx)  Ceremony Details


Important Notes

  • Please complete two 'Application to Graduate' forms if graduating with more than one qualification.
  • Application to Graduate forms will be distributed to your Area of Study in late August.
  • Application to Graduate forms are available from: your school administration office, student services, NMIT online - http://ecampus.nmit.ac.nz/moodle/
  • All graduation applications are conditional on confirmation from your school that you have met programme requirements.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have completed and returned your application form with payment for regalia (if required) by Friday 28 September 2012, whether or not you are attending either the Nelson or Marlborough graduation ceremonies.

Graduating In Absentia

If you will not be attending the graduation ceremony, you must still fill out the ‘Application to Graduate’ form and indicate whether you wish to collect it from your school administration office OR sent out to your correct postal address after graduation. Please tick one box only on the form to avoid confusion.

Notice of Change

You MUST notify the Graduation Coordinator immediately if any of the following changes affect you:
 - The way in which you will receive your award ie: attend, collect or postal and/or address change for all graduation correspondence.

Contact Details

Email: graduation@nmit.ac.nz
Fax: 03 546 3325
Freephone: 0800 422 733

MARLBOROUGH GRADUATION CEREMONY

Graduands must arrive at the location BEFORE 2.15pm. If you arrive after this time you may be denied entry. Graduands will assemble in alphabetical order by surname for the receiving of awards. It is each individual’s responsibility to be in the correct order but there will be marshals and tutors on hand to assist with this process. You must remain in this order when entering the auditorium and when being seated to ensure you receive the correct award.

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NELSON GRADUATION CEREMONY

Graduands must arrive at The Trafalgar Centre BEFORE 10am. If you arrive after this time you may be denied entry. Graduands will assemble in the Victory Room or designated meeting points outside the centre in alphabetical order by surname for the receiving of awards. It is each individual’s responsibility to be in the correct order but there will be marshals and tutors on hand to assist with this process. You must remain in this order when entering the auditorium and when being seated to ensure you receive the correct award. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am and take approximately two hours. You will be announced by your first name and surname as it appears on the Application to Graduate form under “preferred name”. Your full legal name, as shown on the Application to Graduate form, will be shown on all degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Nelson graduands can have their official photographs taken by Linton Photography.

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