Key Dates for Graduands
Graduation is a fantastic celebration of your achievements. To ensure your experience goes to plan, please ensure you return RSVPs and details by the required deadlines. You should expect the following communications, please contact us if you do not receive the expected information.

November
- Address
- Mobile
Why? To send out your graduation certificate – this will be sent to the last postal address we have recorded for you. We will need your email address to invite you to attend a graduation event and ensure you receive your guest tickets and required information. We may also text, call, or email you if we are missing information or need to advise you of a change.
February
At the end of February, we will contact you by email and post your graduation certificate. If you have not received an email and your certificate by the end of March, please email graduation@wintec.ac.nz. It is important to make sure we have your most up-to-date contact details, and these can be updated through the student@wintec portal.
May
Your invitation to attend a graduation event is managed online through the student@wintec portal. If you're a graduating student, you will receive an email at the beginning of May with instructions on what you need to do.
Academic dress hire: Regalia is available to hire or buy from Academic Dress Hire – this needs to be ordered well in advance of your ceremony and can be ordered online. Instructions on how to order regalia are available at www.academicdresswaikato.co.nz.
June
- Where and when you need to be at your ceremony
- What is expected of you at graduation
- When to collect your regalia and how to wear it