2025 ceremony:
To be confirmed
April 2024 Graduation Livestream
Thank you to everyone to the graduates, friends and family who made this years Graduation an incredible experience. Watch the entire livestream below, or on our youtube channel here.
Photo Gallery
A few snaps from the 2024 Graduation
Graduation Merch
Pre-Orders for Graduation Merch have now closed.
Your orders are currently being printed. You will receive an email when your order has been dispatched.
Get ready for the best and last day at MDS
Everything you need to know in preparation for the ceremony:
Registration: Those eligible to graduate will receive an official invitation to their personal and MDS email account with a link to register. If you believe you are eligible and did not receive a link after said date, please contact events@mediadesignschool.com.
Tickets: Each graduate will receive complimentary tickets.
Gowning: A link to order academic regalia will be provided upon registration, which you will be expected to bring to wear to the ceremony. It will be your responsibility to return it.
Photography: A link to pre-book a session with the photographer will be sent out upon initial registration.
Photography includes:
Stage photographs at the moment of capping (pre-booking not required)
♦ Mini Portrait Sessions; Including 1 individual and 2 family photographs, 2-3 minutes long. Drop-ins on the day are welcome, however preference is given to bookings and are subject to availability.
♦ An email will be sent to you after the conclusion of the graduation ceremony, including a link to purchase the stage and mini portrait session photographs online.
Event guide: You will receive your pre-event guide 1 week and 1 day before via email.
FAQ
Each graduate will receive complimentary tickets. Additional tickets will be granted after registrations close, only if more seating is available.
Name Change
- You must graduate under your official name held on the official University record.
- The requirements for a name change are very strict.
- We recommend you contact us in the first instance so that we can advise you regarding the correct documentation.
- If you have any questions about changing the name on your certificate contact studentadmin@mediadesignschool.com
Public Transportation
To find out how to use Public Transportation to get to the ASB Waterfront Theatre from your location, please visit Auckland Transport's Journey Planner.
Parking: Parking is available near the ASB Waterfront Theatre. See parking locations here: Car Park map - ASB Waterfront Theatre
An email will be sent to your personal and MDS account with a link to purchase photos on the Timeless Images website about 1 week after the ceremony.
Please email events@mediadesignschool.com for any further questions on graduation.
You can download a full copy of our event Terms and Conditions below.