Apply to Graduate - Bachelor of Nursing Māori - Matariki Cohort

Congratulations on completing your qualification!

If you wish to attend the Graduation Ceremony, you will need to have the following before starting your application:

  • Your student ID Number
  • The name of the qualification you are receiving
  • Your height and head circumference (in centimetres)
  • If you are graduating with a Diploma you will wear a gown and stole only.  If you hold a previous degree then add in your head measurements.
  • Visit this link for details on how to measure your head circumference 

Please note: This application form is for Diplomas, Degrees, Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas and Masters only.

(seperate by comma e.g. Te Atiawa, Ngāti Porou)

Address

Please supply an address that we can use to send you information about the graduation ceremony.

Please note: If you choose to receive your qualification by mail you will not be able to attend a ceremony.

I would like to
Do you or your guests require special seating requirements (e.g. wheelchair access)
How many guests will you bring?
Do you already hold a degree from New Zealand or Overseas?

Conditions of Regalia Hire

Hire of Whitireia and WelTec academic dress is subject to the following conditions:

  • You are registered to attend an official Whitireia and WelTec Graduation Ceremony
  • You will be required to return items in good condition on the day of your Ceremony.
  • A $100 late return fee will be charged for any academic dress returned after the Ceremony date
  • You will be charged for the full replacement value of any academic dress not returned and will be liable for debt collection costs.
  • In the event of withdrawal you will incur an administration fee.

Ceremony Details

Your ceremony will be on Thursday, 30 April 2026 at Lower Hutt Events Centre. You will be contacted by email on further information about your Ceremony.

Privacy

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Graduation Terms and Conditions

Collection

Your regalia order will be available for collection prior to your Graduation Ceremony. Dates and times of collection are provided above 

Cancellation due to change of circumstances

We will provide a full refund for all orders canceled up to 1 week prior to graduation. To cancel your order, email us Graduationinfo@wandw.ac.nz

Returns

You must return your regalia on the day of your Graduation Ceremony. Failure to do so may incur penalty fees.

Non-Returned and Damaged Regalia

If your regalia is not returned or returned damaged you are liable to pay a replacement fee of

  • $235 per Gown (Diploma, Bachelor, Masters)
  • $105 per Trencher (hat)
  • $175 per Bachelor Hood
  • $105 per Masters Hood
  • $110 per Diploma Stole

And you are liable for all debt collection charges should the invoice remain unpaid after 30 days.

Cancellation of Your Graduation Event

Whitireia and WelTec reserves the right to cancel any event and is not liable for any cost, whether incurred directly or indirectly, caused as a result of any cancellation or change of venue or date. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of your Graduation Ceremony, you will have the option to transfer to the new ceremony date or receive a refund.

In the event of a cancellation, change of venue or date, Whitireia and WelTec will endeavour to notify you via the contact details given at the time of your application to attend the Graduation Ceremony. Cancellations due to unforeseen circumstance may occur at any time. You are responsible for checking the Whitireia and WelTec website for the most up-to-date information about your event.

 If regalia has been uplifted prior to the cancellation of the event refunds will not be processed until regalia has been returned.

 If regalia is not returned within the advised date an additional amount will be charged for non-return of regalia.