2012 Graduation Ceremony - Monday 17 September
Applications to Graduate at the 2012 graduation ceremony will be available from early July 2012.
Photographs from the 2011 ceremony (Monday 12 September) and 2010 ceremony (Monday 13 September) held at the Bruce Mason Centre can be ordered on-line at www.global-pix.com.
The AIS St Helens formal graduation ceremony is an annual event held in September. All students who have successfully completed a programme of study within the previous 12-month period are eligible to attend. Appropriate academic dress is worn, comprising of gowns, hoods and trenchers for degree graduates, gowns and sashes for diploma graduates, and gowns for certificate graduates. The wearing of national dress is encouraged.
Those eligible to formally graduate at the annual ceremony must submit an “Application to Graduate” form. Applications are accepted from early July, two months prior to the ceremony date.
A programme is printed for the formal graduation ceremony, that includes the names of all students, including English Language Centre students, who have completed their programme(s) of study within the previous 12-month period.
Informal graduation ceremonies in class are held every Friday for English Language Centre students.
We encourage all students to take the opportunity to formally graduate and participate in an event that is the highlight of our academic year at AIS St Helens. 
2012 GRADUATION
Monday 17 September 2012
Deadlines:
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Deadline for submitting "Application to Graduate" forms: |
5.00pm Friday 31 August |
| Late applications ($50.00 fee applies) will be accepted up to: | 5.00pm Friday 7 September |
| Academic Dress Hireage Fees payable by: | Friday 7 September |
| Return of certificates already received: | Friday 7 September |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What must I do if I wish to formally graduate in September?
All students wishing to formally graduate at the annual ceremony must have:
- Completed their programme(s) of study within the previous 12-month period up to a final cut-off date of Friday 7 September (one week prior to the ceremony);
- Paid all outstanding fees and/or fines and completed a Student Clearance Form; and
- Completed and submitted an “Application to Graduate” form before the specified final deadline date.
You will not be permitted to graduate at the formal ceremony if you have any outstanding fees or fines.
I have already received my certificate. Do I need to return it if I want to graduate at the ceremony?
Yes, you will need to return your certificate to Student Services - Administration prior to the date of the ceremony.
I am hoping to complete my programme of study in late August or early September. Should I wait for my final results before applying to attend the ceremony?
No, don't wait. You should still complete and submit an “Application to Graduate” form before the specified deadline. Applications received after the specified deadline incur a $50.00 Late Application Fee and will only be accepted up to 5.00pm on Friday 7 September.
If you fail to complete your qualification in time for the ceremony, your name will be withdrawn from our graduation list and any graduation fees paid will be refunded.
Some members of my family who live overseas wish to attend the graduation ceremony to see me graduate. Can I obtain a letter from AIS St Helens to support their visa applications?
Yes. Contact Student Services - Administration to request a letter to support the required visa application(s). You will need to provide the following information for each of your visitors wishing to enter New Zealand for the purpose of attending the graduation ceremony: Full Name / Date of Birth / Arrival and Departure Dates.
Do I have to wear academic dress, and how much will it cost?
All students who are formally graduating must wear academic dress. The current fees for hireage of academic dress are:
| Masters and Bachelors Degree Graduands: | Gown, hood and trencher | $78.00 |
| Graduate and Postgraduate Graduands: | Gown and gold sash | $58.00 |
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Level 5 and Level 6 Diploma Graduands: |
Gown and red sash |
$50.00 |
| Certificate Graduands: | Gown | $38.00 |
The above fees are subject to change.
Fees for academic dress hireage must be paid prior to the ceremony date. Academic dress is collected on the day of graduation at the graduation venue and must be returned at the end of the ceremony, before leaving the venue.
Will my family and friends be able to take photos/videos of me during the ceremony?
Yes, but your family and friends must remain seated while they take their photos/videos. We will have an official photographer present to take photos of each graduate as they walk across the stage to receive their award, and you will be able to purchase these photos within a few days of the ceremony from the photographer's website. The photographer will also be able to take 'studio' photos of you and your family and friends after the ceremony.
I have finished my programme of study, but I can't attend the graduation ceremony. Will my name appear in the graduation programme, and can I still receive a copy?
Yes, your name will be printed in the programme under the heading “In Absentia” (not in person). Please contact Student Services - Administration after the ceremony to ask for a copy of the programme to be sent to you.
Please note that there may be limited copies of the programme available after graduation day.
