Join us to celebrate your success at the 2025 Graduation ceremony!
Brooke Connor-Wi, Bachelor of Nursing graduate and inspiring student speaker at the 2024 Nelson Graduation.
We're excited to welcome our NMIT graduands again in 2025. Achieving graduation is a huge milestone and we acknowledge this annually with a formal graduation ceremony.
More information will be coming soon, but keep these dates in mind for any travel you, your whānau or guests will be booking. Please note, we would recommend to book your arrival for the night before.
Nelson Graduation
Venue:Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson
Date:Friday, 12 December 2025
Marlborough Graduation
Venue:Marlborough Events Centre, 42A Alfred Street, Blenheim
All graduates will receive by text, a link to the graduation photos and a password to download those you appear in. Please do not download any other graduate photos without permission.
Brooke Connor-Wi, Bachelor of Nursing graduate and inspiring student speaker at the Nelson Graduation
We are delighted to celebrate the dedication and accomplishments of over 400 graduates who have walked the stage in Nelson and Marlborough. Your resilience, hard work, and determination have led you to this significant milestone, and we couldn't be prouder.
Each of you has embarked on a unique journey, contributing to the rich cultural diversity of Te Tauihu. Your achievements not only reflect your personal commitment but also the unwavering support of your whānau, friends, and kaiako.
Special recognition goes to our inspiring student speakers
Jamie Howe, Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking graduate and 2024 Wine Marlborough Ltd scholarship winner, who has already begun her dream career following a harvest season in Canada.
Brooke Connor-Wi, Bachelor of Nursing graduate of Ngāti Maniapoto descent, who has represented NMIT on Te Kaunihera o Ngā Neehi Māori – the National Council of Māori Nurses as the Māori student representative for two years.
Lily Barlow, Bachelor of Accounting graduate and recipient of the School Leavers Scholarship, which she describes as a life-changing opportunity.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you and look forward to witnessing the positive impact you will make in your chosen fields. Your success is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of the NMIT community.
Morning ceremony
Afternoon ceremony
🎥 Watch the Nelson Campus graduation ceremonies live!
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If you have already completed your qualification or you know you are on track* to complete your qualification this year, you can choose to receive your award:
at the NMIT graduation ceremony or
in absentia (where you opt to collect it, or be sent it by post free of charge or by courier for an additional fee - please be specific on how you would like to receive your award if you are not attending the graduation ceremony in person).
Please complete one of the following, ‘Receiving your award’ forms below by 20 November 2024 to indicate your preference.
*If you are not sure you are on track to complete your qualification this year, please see your Programme Support Co-ordinator or pop into the ākonga hub (A block) and we can help you.
2022 Graduation parade.
We're excited to welcome our NMIT graduands again in 2024. Achieving graduation is a huge milestone and we acknowledge this annually with a formal graduation ceremony.
It's time to organise your award and regalia and mark the occasion with your friends and whānau. Graduation guest tickets are free.
If you have whānau or guests attending from out of town, it's best to book arrival for the night before.
Guest Tickets
Tickets are free, and all guests attending require one. Please see the details below to order tickets.
If you need to adjust your guest count — for example, if you’ve ordered tickets but can no longer attend the ceremony — please email events@nmit.ac.nz so we can reallocate your tickets to other guests.
You can now purchase guest tickets by using the button below. Before purchasing, please ensure you check which Nelson ceremony applies to your programme.
Morning ceremony
Cookery (NZ Certificate)
Food and Beverage (NZ Certificate)
Hairdressing (NZ Certificate)
Beauty Therapy (NZ Certificate and NZ Diploma)
Joinery (NZ Certificate)
Carpentry (NZ Certificate)
Automotive Engineering (NZ Certificate)
Engineering (Civil) (NZ Diploma)
Nautical Science (NZ Diploma)
Aeronautical Maintenance (NZ Diploma)
Foundation Studies (NZ Certificates)
Study and Career Preparation (NZ Certificate)
Horticulture (NZ Certificate)
Aquaculture (NZ Certificate and Bachelor)
Music (NZ Diploma)
Arts and Design (NZ Diploma)
Arts and Media (Bachelor)
Nursing (Certificate CAP and Bachelor)
Afternoon ceremony
Manaaki Marae - Te Kāuta, Te Wharekai (NZ Certificate)
Te Reo (Te Kaupae 1 - 5) (NZ Certificates and NZ Diploma)
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Counselling
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
Career Development (NZ Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Bachelor)
Sport and Recreation (NZ Diploma and AUT Bachelor)
We're excited to welcome you, our NMIT Master of Applied Management graduands. Achieving graduation is a huge milestone, and we acknowledge this with a formal graduation ceremony.
It's time to organise your award and regalia and mark the occasion with your friends and whānau.
Receiving your award
You can choose to receive your award:
at the NMIT graduation ceremony by receiving your Masters(external link) award online, or
in absentia (where you opt to collect it, or be sent it by post free of charge or by courier for an additional fee - please be specific on how you would like to receive your award if you are not attending the graduation ceremony in person). Use the printable form: Masters [PDF, 137 KB](external link)
Check-in time
Ceremony
Celebratory drinks and nibbles
1.15 pm
2.00 pm
2.40 pm (Approx.)
Frequently asked questions
Graduation Bear
Order a Degree bear or Diploma and Certificate Bear.
Degree Bears come with a mortarboard and a degree hood coloured for each different degree major.
Yes. Please complete and submit one of the ‘Receiving your award’ forms by 20 November 2024.
Yes. We need to know how you would like to receive your award, ie collect yourself or have it posted/couriered to you. If you choose the post/courier option, we will be sending your award on Monday 16 December 2024. Please provide precise address where your award can be sent.
If you, or your guests have needs that require specific access or seating, please advise us by emailing events@nmit.ac.nz.
We are really happy to accommodate these as best we can.
You will be able to pick up your award from the main reception desk at:
Marlborough Campus: 06 January-28 February 2025
Nelson Campus: 06 January-28 February 2025
Please bring your student ID when you collect your award.
If you haven’t picked up your award by 03 March 2025, we will post it to your last known address.
NMIT hires graduation regalia on your behalf from the Nelson Soroptomist Education Trust. Therefore, you're not just preparing for your special day—you're also supporting a great cause. The fee for hiring your regalia goes to the Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust, which helps fund the Soroptimist Scholarship(external link). Your contribution helps support future students and makes education more accessible for all.
If you change your mind about attending graduation after you have paid, you will receive a full refund, provided a request to enrolments@nmit.ac.nz for a refund is received before the graduation ceremony.
Regalia Requirements
Masters Graduands: A Gown, Hood, and Trencher.
Regalia Hire Costs
Gown
$35.00
Hood
$20.00
Trencher
$20.00
NMIT does not allow you to wear more than one hood at a time. Please wear the regalia appropriate to the award you are receiving. We encourage you to embellish your regalia with garments of honour from your cultural tradition, such as a korowai or ta'ovala if you wish.
NMIT hires graduation regalia on your behalf from the Nelson Soroptomist Education Trust. Therefore, you're not just preparing for your special day—you're also supporting a great cause. The fee for hiring your regalia goes to the Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust, which helps fund the Soroptimist Scholarship(external link). Your contribution helps support future students and makes education more accessible for all.
NMIT requires payment by 27 October 2024 to secure your graduation regalia.
If you change your mind about attending graduation after you have paid, you will receive a full refund, provided a request to enrolments@nmit.ac.nz for a refund is received before the graduation ceremony.
Regalia Requirements
Masters Graduands: A Gown, Hood, and Trencher.
Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision Graduands: Either regalia of your previous qualification or an NMIT Gown, an NMIT Diploma Stole, and an optional Trencher. You will need to specify your previous qualification and where you received it if you wish to attend in previous regalia.
Postgraduate Diploma Graduands: A Gown, Hood, and a Stole. Trencher is optional.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Enterprise Graduands: A Gown, SIT Hood, and a Stole.
Graduate Diploma Graduands: A Gown and a Hood.
Bachelor Graduands: A Gown, Hood, and a Trencher.
Diploma Graduands: A Gown and a Stole.
Certificate Graduands: Formal clothing.
Regalia Hire Costs
Gown
$35.00
Hood
$20.00
Stole
$10.00
Trencher
$20.00
NMIT does not allow you to wear more than one hood at a time. Please wear the regalia appropriate to the award you are receiving. We encourage you to embellish your regalia with garments of honour from your cultural tradition, such as a korowai or ta'ovala if you wish.
Please measure head circumference all the way around your head. Position the measuring tape just above the eyebrows as demonstrated below, or use string or cord and then measure on a ruler.
Please return all regalia after the NMIT celebration between 1:00 - 6.30 pm on Friday 13 December 2024 to the Johnny cash room, G block, Nelson campus.
Non Return of Regalia
You may incur extra costs if regalia is returned wet or damaged. You will incur the full replacement costs if regalia is not returned on the day.
The costs are:
Gown: $445.00
Trencher: $100.00
Diploma Stole: $40.00
Hood: $165.00
Master of Applied Management Ceremony
NMIT, H-127, H-block, Alton Street, Nelson
Thursday 23 January: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Tuesday 10 December: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
You will be able to return your regalia at the regalia table at NCMA by 3.30 pm.
Non Return of Regalia
You may incur extra costs if regalia is returned wet or damaged. You will incur the full replacement costs if regalia is not returned on the day.
The costs are:
Gown: $445.00
Trencher: $100.00
Diploma Stole: $40.00
Hood: $165.00
We will email you an invoice once we have processed your ‘Receiving your award’ form. NMIT requires payment by 27 October 2024 to secure your graduation regalia.
Guest Tickets will be available on Wednesday 13 November 2024. These are free and all guests attending require one.
If you need to make a change to your guest numbers, for example: you have ordered 5 tickets and you have decided not to attend the graduation ceremony, please email events@nmit.ac.nz to ensure we can allocate your tickets to other guests.
If you are no longer able to attend the graduation ceremony but have already paid for your regalia, you can apply for a full refund. To receive your refund, please email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz with your bank details before the graduation ceremony.
Please note: No refunds will be available after the graduation ceremony has been taken place.
A professional photographer will be at the graduation ceremony to take a formal graduation photo. You will be photographed on stage as you are being congratulated.
You will be advised when you can view the photographs. Photographs are free of charge and are digital.
There will also be an opportunity at the graduation reception to have another photo.
A graduation reception with light refreshments will take place after your ceremony. Your guests are also invited to the graduation reception.
Marlborough
A formal street parade procession will follow the ceremony around the central business district, returning to the Convention Centre for the Graduation Reception. You may wish to consider a change of footwear for this. Don't forget sunscreen!
SANITI - Student Association invites graduates and their guests attending the ceremony to the after-function reception held at the centre for a celebratory drink and nibbles complete with live music.
Nelson
A formal street parade procession will follow the Nelson-based ceremony from the Trafalgar Centre to the Nelson NMIT Campus for the Graduation Reception. You may wish to consider a change of footwear for this. Don't forget sunscreen!
SANITI - Student Association invites graduates and their guests attending the ceremony to the after-function reception garden party held on Nelson Campus for a celebratory drink, nibbles and live music.
