Saturday 7 December 2019 at 4:00pm - Degrees and diplomas in Dentistry, Medicine (except MB ChB), Medical Laboratory Science, and Pharmacy
The following information is intended for those who have applied and been accepted to graduate in person at the above-mentioned ceremony.
You will find information about the deadlines you need to meet, guest tickets, regalia, the graduation ceremony, and associated events.
We look forward to seeing you at the graduation ceremony, and wish you a happy and successful future.
Important Dates
| Friday 8 November | Is the deadline for the following:
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| Tuesday 26 November | If you requested more than the two guaranteed guest tickets, an email will |
| Wednesday 4 December | Guest tickets are available for collection |
| Thursday 5 December | Guest tickets are available for collection Regalia is available for collection |
| Friday 6 December | Guest tickets are available for collection Regalia is available for collection |
| Saturday 7 December (the day of the ceremony) | Guest tickets are available for collection Regalia is available for collection Regalia may be returned after the ceremony |
| Sunday 8 December | Regalia may be returned |
| Monday 9 December | Any outstanding regalia must be returned |
Collecting Guest Tickets
Guest tickets are available for collection from the AskOtago Central Hub, Information Services Building (Central Library), on the following dates and times:
| Wednesday 4 December | 7:00am - 11:00pm |
| Thursday 5 December | 7:00am - 11:00pm |
| Friday 6 December | 7:00am - 11:00pm |
| Saturday 7 December | 7:00am - 12 noon |
You need to collect your guest tickets yourself and provide photographic identification. If it is necessary to have someone else collect your tickets on your behalf, please email AskOtago (using the link below) and provide the name of the person who will be collecting your tickets.
Please note that anyone collecting tickets must provide photographic identification.
View the campus map for the location of the Information Services Building
Email AskOtago to arrange for tickets to be collected on your behalf
Collecting Regalia
It is important that you collect the regalia yourself, as you will need to try it on to ensure you have the correct size. Please bring photo ID with you to collect your regalia.
Regalia is available for collection from the Academic Dress rooms, located in the Basement of the Geology Building (North End), on the following dates and times:
| Thursday 5 December | 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Friday 6 December | 11:00am - 2:00pm OR 5:30pm - 7:00pm |
| Saturday 7 December | 8:30am - 12 noon |
View the campus map for the location of the Geology Building
Returning Regalia
Please ensure that you return your regalia on time, as it will be required by another graduand for subsequent ceremonies.
A further charge may apply for regalia returned late.
Regalia must be returned in the same condition as it was issued. The full cost of replacement, which exceeds $600, will be charged for any lost or damaged regalia.
Regalia must be returned at one of the following times and venues:
| Saturday 7 December | Municipal Chambers | 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Sunday 8 December | Basement of the Geology Building | 8:30am - 10:30am OR 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Monday 9 December | Basement of the Geology Building | 9:00am - 2:00pm |
Regalia Conveners
| Jules Gross | Tel 021 075 2772 | academic.dress@otago.ac.nz |
| Yvonne Coughlan | Tel 03 454 1010 | academic.dress@otago.ac.nz |
| Academic Dress rooms | Tel 03 479 8765 |
The Graduation Brunch
The University of Otago will be hosting a brunch - open to all graduands and their families - prior to the procession. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with your family, friends, and the University.
Date: Saturday 7 December
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Place: The Link, within the Information Services Building, corner of Cumberland and Albany Streets
Staff from the following areas will be present at the Brunch (any additions will be uploaded at the end of each week leading up to the graduation ceremony):
- Department of Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Physiotherapy
- Abbey College
- Caroline Freeman College
View the campus map for the location of the Information Services Building
Thanksgiving Service
The University Chaplaincy team are pleased to invite you, your whānau and friends to a short informal service of thanksgiving on the day of graduation, just before the graduation parade. Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome.
Date: Saturday 7 December
Time: 10:40am - 11:10am
Place: Holy Name Church, 420 Great King Street (opposite the Otago Museum)
Please wear academic regalia. The service will finish in plenty of time for you to join the parade which will depart from outside the School of Dentistry at 11:30am.
The Graduation Procession
Please assemble outside the School of Dentistry on Great King Street, dressed in your regalia, on the day of the Ceremony. The procession will leave the School of Dentistry promptly at 11:30am accompanied by bagpipers and drummers.
Please note that the graduation procession will always be held, regardless of the weather conditions.
Ceremony Day - Programme of Main Events
Saturday 7 December
| 9:30am | Graduation Brunch The Link, Information Services Building, corner Cumberland and Albany Streets |
| 10:40am | Thanksgiving Service Holy Name Church, 420 Great King Street (opposite the Otago Museum) |
| 11:30am | Graduation Procession Assemble at the School of Dentistry by 11:15am |
| 2:50pm | Marshalling of Graduands Dunedin Centre, Harrop Street. Please ensure you arrive by 2.50pm. Marshalling begins promptly at 3.00pm. You must be wearing the correct regalia and have your graduation order number sticker affixed to the left side of your gown. If you arrive late, or are improperly dressed, there is no guarantee you will be able to take part in the ceremony. Once all graduands are in graduation order you will proceed to reserved seating in the main body of the Dunedin Town Hall. |
| 3:15pm | Doors to the Dunedin Town Hall (Moray Place) open for guests Guests should be seated by 3.50pm |
| 4:00pm | Graduation Ceremony begins The Chancellor, Council and staff of the University enter the Town Hall promptly at 4.00pm. (The audience is requested to rise as the procession enters). The ceremony will begin with welcomes by the Chancellor and the Māori orator, followed by the National Anthem sung in Māori and English. |
Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas The Vice-Chancellor or the relevant Pro-Vice Chancellor or Dean will announce graduands for each degree or diploma (eg "for graduation in the degree of Bachelor of Arts"). | |
Remainder of the Ceremony The ceremony continues with the graduation address and concludes with the singing of Gaudeamus. Staff will then leave the Town Hall in procession, after which you and your guests are free to depart. | |
| 5:30pm | Ceremony concludes (time is approximate) |
