‍Invitations to NZSE's graduation event in August have been sent out via email on 4th July 2023. Tickets MUST be booked using this email. If you have not received an invite, contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz. Please confirm your attendance by 21st July 2023.

Venue: Viaduct Events Centre
171 Halsey St, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Paid parking is available nearby at Downtown Carpark or Wynyard Quarter Carpark.
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Date: 11 August 2023, 2.00pm
All graduates must be present and their guests must be seated in the Viaduct Events Centre 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Check-in on the day will open at 12.00pm.
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Viaduct Events Centre

Academic Dress (regalia)
Your graduation is a formal celebration, so you must wear the correct academic dress (also called regalia). It’s your responsibility to buy or hire the items you need in time for your graduation ceremony.

Colours and styles of regalia are specific to the subject you are getting your qualification in. Undergraduate or Short Gowns are worn by certificate and diploma recipients.

Note: One size fits all
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Diploma scarves/stoles may be worn by diploma graduate diploma and postgraduate diploma recipients. The colour denotes the qualification being awarded. The colour is different for each school.
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Health Care – light green
Business and IT - blue

You may choose to wear clothing of garments of honour from your culture or home country such as a korowai, ta’ovala or sari as well. This is a welcome enrichment to the colour of the graduation ceremonies and a celebration of our different cultures.

Advice from previous graduations:
• Graduation day involves a considerable amount of walking and standing, so high heels may not be practical.
• You’ll be videoed and photographed throughout the day. So, look your best!

NZSE College has a preferred supplier arrangement for hiring academic dress with Academic Dress Hire to ensure the quality of the regalia hired to students for graduation. Academic Dress Hire uses the profits generated, through Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust, to support a variety of scholarships, grants and donations at educational establishments. They will provide all the information you need about:

• What you should wear
• How to wear academic dress
• How to hire gowns and academic dress
• Due dates for hiring academic dress
• Where to pick up and return hired academic dress

Click here to book your rental: NZSEG Friday 11 August 2023

There are a small number of gowns that can be hired from NZSE. This will be done on a first come, first served basis.

Seating
Graduands sit separately from their whānau and friends. They will be seated in a reserved section of the auditorium according to the order you will go on stage to receive your award. Our staff helpers will direct you to your seat. Guest seating is unreserved. Guests may sit in any area not reserved. Note your guests will only be admitted to the auditorium if they hold a ticket.

If you need special seating arrangements due to disability, or need space for a wheelchair, email graduation@nzse.ac.nz as soon as possible, but no later than the response closing date. Include:
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• Your student name and id number
• The qualification with which you will be graduating
• The details of your special requirements.

You will be contacted prior to the ceremony to confirm arrangements. We will also assist you on the day. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Children
Children over the age of 2 need a ticket. They must be closely supervised and accompanied by an adult (who is not graduating) at all times. Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions and children can sometimes find them uncomfortable. Guests with young children should sit next to an aisle so they can easily leave the hall if necessary.

Ticket Information
E-tickets will be issued to you. You (the graduand) will need to bring your e-ticket. Each of your guests will require their own ticket for admission. You need to apply for tickets for your whānau and friends. You will receive 2 free tickets for your guests. You will then be able to purchase 2 extra tickets for the cost of $5 each. You can purchase these online or email your request. If you still require more, then you will be placed on a waiting list and if numbers allow you will be able to purchase extra tickets. If you have tickets, you will not use, please contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz so we can reallocate these tickets to those on the guest seating waitlist.

Children over the age of 2 need a ticket. They must be closely supervised and accompanied by an adult who is not graduating at all times. As children can sometimes find these formal ceremonies uncomfortable, we recommend guests with young children sit next to an aisle to easily leave the hall if necessary.

If you have invited guests, we can provide you with a letter for immigration visas. Please contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz

If you need to cancel, please contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz. You will be unable to make a cancellation after the closing date of July 21, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you have tickets, you will not use, please contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz so we can reallocate these tickets to those on the guest seating waitlist. There is a no refund policy.

Video and photography
There will be a professional photographer at the venue to capture a photo of you and your whānau and friends. This is a great opportunity to capture your day with a professional portrait.

Get camera ready! You will of course want to create visual memories of the day so keep an eye out for our official photographers and videographers.

Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed to allow friends and whānau from around the world to view your graduation as it happens.
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A video recording of the full ceremony will also be available online shortly after the ceremony.

On the Day
When you arrive, dressed in your regalia, you will need to check-in and complete a graduation survey. Check-in will begin at 12pm and close at 1.30pm. If you have not already received your programme completion certificate you will be able to collect it.

Your whanau and friends can enter the venue from 12.00pm and must all be seated by 1.30pm. Please leave any handbags, satchels, cameras or any small items with your guests.
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Unfortunately, there is no onsite parking. The nearest car park building is Downtown Car Park located at 31 Customs Street West. There is also limited car parking available at Wynyard Quarter car park. There is also parking at Jellicoe Street car park and 35 Madden Street. (see image below)
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All graduates will receive a complimentary copy of the programme at the ceremony.

At the start of the ceremony the audience is expected to rise as the academic and official processions enter. The audience will be advised when to sit.

At the appropriate time, various qualifications will be announced. Graduates will be guided by an usher to the stage before your qualification is announced. When your name is announced, approach the sage and stand directly before the academic director. The director will shake your hand and hand you your scroll. When the entire cohort has been called, graduates will stand in the centre of the stage for a final cohort photo before exiting the stage. Recipients will be guided back to their seats by an usher.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, everyone will remain standing until those on stage have withdrawn. Graduates will then follow the staff in procession out of the auditorium. Students and guests are to remain in the auditorium until the ceremony has concluded.
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FAQs
What does it mean to be an alumni?
The professional networks you make during your educational journey at NZSE College will last a lifetime. As graduates of NZSE college, we welcome you to our global alumni and friends community. We encourage you to stay in touch with us as we seek to connect you with valuable opportunities to increase your knowledge and help you in your careers. With alumni worldwide, this community provides valuable opportunities to expand your networks and stay connected.

How long does the ceremony take?
Ceremonies can vary in length, depending on the number of students graduating. The ceremony will likely to last for 2.5 hours.

I want to buy some more tickets – where can I get them?
You will receive 2 FREE tickets for your guests. You will then be able to purchase 2 extra tickets for the cost of $5 each. You can purchase these online or email your request. If you still require more, then you will be placed on a waiting list and if numbers allow you will be able to purchase extra tickets.

Contact
For any queries or enquiries please contact graduation@nzse.ac.nz‍

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