Applying to graduate

Applications to attend the 2013 Graduation ceremonies in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland are now closed.

We will be providing a link nearer the time to a live video stream of each of the ceremonies for those of you who would like to watch, or to pass the link on to friends and family to watch.

To apply for graduation, you need to complete the relevant form. Return it to us by email or by post to:

Academic Registry
Open Polytechnic
Private Bag 31914
Lower Hutt 5040

Diploma and degree students may attend a graduation ceremony held in May each year.

If you have any questions, please contact Academic Registry.

National Diploma / Certificates

To have your Diploma / National Certificate awarded by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), you need to complete the NZQA application form and return it to the Open Polytechnic. The NZQA application requires a payment of $15.30 for the certificate. The cheque should be made payable to Open Polytechnic.

If you have any questions regarding your applications please check out the Graduation Application process document below or contact Academic Registry on 0508 650 200.

Apply to graduate now - (applications for 2013 ceremonies are now closed)