Graduation
NZSE College’s 2026 Graduation Ceremony
NZSE College holds an annual graduation for students across our schools to come together and celebrate their academic success. We look forward to hosting your whānau and friends as we honour your milestone together.
Date: 9 October 2026
Time: There are three sessions, 10:00am, 11:45am, and 1:30pm. Registration opens one hour before your session.
Venue: The International Convention Centre, Level 5, Rooms 503-505
Address: 101 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Below are the details for each session, and from which programme graduands should attend.
Session One: 10:00 – 11:00am
Registration starts at 9:00am. Graduands must arrive with time to register and be seated within the venue before the start-time of 10:00am.
Graduating programmes:
- Diploma in Community Health Care and Support (Level 7)
- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
Session Two: 11:45 – 12:45pm
Registration starts at 10:45am. Graduands must arrive with time to register and be seated within the venue before the start-time of 11:45am.
Graduating programmes:
- Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics (Level 7)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) - New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare (Level 7)
Bachelor of Business Information Management (Level 7) - New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronics Engineering) (Level 6)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4)
Session Three: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Registration starts at 12:30pm. Graduands must arrive with time to register and be seated within the venue before the start-time of 1:30pm.
Graduating programmes:
- Diploma in Applied Network and Cloud Technology (Level 7)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Mental Health and Addiction Support and Disability Support
- New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician – Advanced) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician – Core) (Level 4)
For those who require regalia hire, click here. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get tickets for me and my friends/whanau?
If you have either completed or are close to completing your programme when graduation approaches, you will receive an email from NZSE during the week beginning Monday, 24 August. Through this email, you will be able to book tickets for yourself, your friends, or whānau. The closing date for RSVP is Friday 18 September 2026.
E-tickets will be issued to you. You (the graduand) will need to bring your e-ticket. Guests will require their own ticket for admission, including children over the age of two.
Where will my whānau/friends and I be sitting?
Graduands will be seated in a reserved section of the venue. Our staff helpers will direct you to your seat. Note your guests will only be admitted to the venue if they hold a ticket.
If you need special seating arrangements due to disability, or need space for a wheelchair, email [email protected] as soon as possible. Include:
- Your student name and id number.
- The qualification with which you will be graduating.
- The details of your special requirements.
When should I arrive at the venue?
Registration will open one hour before your session time.
Is there car parking?
The venue offers an undercover paid car park at 46 Nelson Street, Auckland Central, with 1,327 parking spaces on site, with direct lift access from each level to the venue. Level B1 has 28 accessibility spaces. This car park directly connects through to the SkyCity Car park for additional paid parking.
What is the dress code?
Your graduation is a formal celebration, so you must wear the correct academic dress (called regalia). It’s your responsibility to buy or hire the items you need in time for your graduation ceremony.
NZSE College has a preferred supplier arrangement for hiring academic dress with The Graduation Place. They can courier your academic dress 1-3 weeks prior to your ceremony, or you can pick up your attire at 17 George Street, Newmarket.
Delivery options close at midnight Thursday 1 October 2026.
Click here for NZSE’s hiring page. 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
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 graduation ceremonies and a celebration of our different cultures.
What happens on the day at graduation?
When you arrive, dressed in your regalia, you will need to check-in with our registration team. Check-in will begin an hour before your session. Between this time, you are welcome to take photos and socialise. Make sure to take your photos before the ceremony, as the venue will close shortly after the ceremony finishes.
All graduates will receive a complimentary copy of the programme at the ceremony.
At the appropriate time, various qualifications will be announced. Graduands will be guided by an usher to the stage before your qualification is announced. When your name is announced, approach the stage and stand directly before the academic director. The director will shake your hand and hand you your scroll. Recipients will be guided back to their seats by an usher.
Students and guests are to remain in the venue until the ceremony has concluded. Do not leave the venue before the conclusion of the event, as this is disrespectful to your fellow graduates.
Our graduation ceremony will be live streamed to allow friends and whānau from around the world to view your graduation as it happens. A video recording of the full ceremony will also be available online shortly after the ceremony.
Can I leave after I get my certificate?
You are expected to remain for the duration of the ceremony as a sign of respect for your fellow graduates and their whānau. Please ensure you have allowed sufficient time to accommodate this.
How long does the ceremony take?
Each session will take approximately one hour.
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 and encourage you to add your NZSE College qualification to your LinkedIn profile. With alumni worldwide, this community provides valuable opportunities to expand your networks and stay connected.