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Graduation Handbook
December 2020
Graduate
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Tēnā koutou ngā kaiwhiwhi tohu paetahi,
tohu paerua, tohu kairangi hoki o Te
Whare Wānanga o Waitaha. Nau mai,
tauti mai ki te hapori mātauranga o te
whare wānanga nei.
Greetings to you the recipients of certificates, diplomas
and degrees from the University of Canterbury. Welcome
to the community of scholars of this University.
To our graduands, and whanau celebrating here with you
at the UC Graduation ceremony, on behalf of the University
I offer warmest congratulations on your achievement and
acknowledge the hard work and dedication that has earned
you the right to take your place on the graduation stage.
Your graduation ceremony is an important occasion and one
you will look back on with pride and happiness in the years to
come. It is a milestone and most likely signifies a turning point
in your life.
Your UC education, along with the many experiences you’ve
had here and the networks you have developed, will open
doors for you in New Zealand and around the world. You’ve
developed personal and professional skills and connections
that will enable you to flourish as you pursue your career and
life goals.
You have now joined the UC Alumni Association, a community
of some 144,000 people living around the world, as well as our
historical alumni of great innovators and history makers. Take
your place amongst them and add to our great story, which
began almost 150 years ago.
We hope to see you back here at UC – for further study, to
engage with students through work experience opportunities
or to work with researchers on new technologies and
developments.
You can keep in touch with our community through
Chronicle magazine, our website and our social media
channels. Please do remember to share with us what is
happening in your world.
Professor Cheryl de la Rey
Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae
1Graduation down the ages
University graduation ceremonies are part of
an 800-year tradition which stretches back to
the establishment of the first universities in
Europe in the 12th century, when Latin was the
language of scholarship.
A universitas was a guild or union of
masters (MAs) who had a licence to teach.
Both “degree” and “graduate” come from
gradus, meaning step; the first step was
admission to a bachelor’s degree, followed
by the second master’s step which won the
graduate admission to the universitas.
The University of Canterbury’s foundation
in 1873 owes much to the graduates of Oxford University’s
cathedral/college Christ Church, and the Canterbury
ceremonies reflect that tradition. The gowns and hoods which
characterise academic dress have evolved from the daily dress
of university staff in the Middle Ages, which was in turn based
on the attire worn by medieval clergy. Nowadays the gown
and the hood are strictly controlled and indicate the wearer’s
university and degree. The gowns for Canterbury graduates are
the same as for Cambridge University graduates; the hoods are
of a standard shape and size with a slate grey or navy exterior.
The colour of the lining indicates the degree of the wearer (see
page 12). The rich variety of academic dress worn by Canterbury
staff reflects the many universities which they attended.
At each ceremony the procession of graduands and staff is led
by the Esquire or Madam Bedel carrying the University mace,
the symbol of institutional authority. Historically the Bedel
had a number of functions but in a modern university only the
ceremonial role at graduation survives. The University mace
provides a tangible link with Christ Church, Oxford, where it
was designed and made. The shaft of the mace is of oak from a
beam removed from Big Tom Tower when the bell was rehung
in 1953. Even in 1680, when the beam was installed in the Sir
Christopher Wren-designed tower, the timber was described
as ‘well-seasoned oak’. The mace has been used for every
graduation ceremony since 1957.
2The first Canterbury degrees were conferred in 1878 in the
Canterbury Provincial Chambers with the ceremonies moving
to the College Hall, now the Great Hall of the Arts Centre,
after its completion in 1882. The early graduation ceremonies,
known as Diploma Days, were decorous affairs but by 1884
discordant notes were sounded in the form of ‘tootings
on a very unmusical instrument’. A tradition of specially-
composed songs developed, reaching its heyday in 1899.
After a break during the First World War, ceremonies resumed
in the College Hall in 1921 but pressure of numbers forced a
move in 1946 to the Civic Theatre, the first year in which an
academic procession through the city was held. This format
continued, apart from three occasions when it was held in the
St James Theatre, until 1962 when further pressure of numbers
prompted a move to King Edward Barracks.
In 1968 the ceremony was divided into two and in 1971 it was
made voluntary. The Christchurch Town Hall became the
venue in 1973, with a move to three ceremonies in 1987 and
to four ceremonies in 1994. Following the merger with the
Christchurch College of Education on 1 January 2007, there are
now eight ceremonies, including a ceremony held in Rotorua
for College of Education students based in the North Island.
As a result of earthquake damage in the city, the April 2011
Graduate Celebrations were held in a marquee on Ilam Fields.
The Graduation Ceremonies were then held in the Horncastle
Arena from December 2011 to December 2018. The April
2019 ceremonies saw the return of the ceremonies to the
Christchurch Town Hall.
3The Graduation Ceremony
There will be two graduation celebrations
and six ceremonies in Christchurch and one
ceremony in Rotorua in December 2020.
Wednesday 9 December – Rotorua (1.30pm)
Monday 14 December (10am & 2pm)
– Graduation Celebrations for April 2020 graduates
Wednesday 16 December (10am, 2pm & 6pm)
Thursday 17 December (2pm)
Friday 18 December (10am & 2pm)
Christchurch Graduands
Guest tickets
Guests must be seated by 9.20am for a morning ceremony,
1.20pm for an afternoon ceremony and 5.20pm for the evening
ceremony. All unoccupied seats are available to the public at
9.40am, 1.40pm and 5.40pm.
Students and guests with a disability
If you, or any of your guests, have a disability for which specific
arrangements are required, such as for access or seating,
please inform the Graduation Office, ph: (03) 369 5512.
Transport
For information about Christchurch’s public transport network
visit www.metroinfo.org.nz.
Street Procession in Christchurch
Students graduating in the ceremonies take part in the street
procession through Christchurch city prior to the Town Hall
Graduation Ceremony, starting from the Arts Centre, the
original site of the University, or Victoria Square, depending on
the ceremony. Full academic dress is required.
Māori graduands are invited to wear their family korowai at
graduation and other culturally appropriate adornments to the
formal graduation gowns are encouraged. Some graduands
carry flower posies or wear corsages/buttonholes.
In previous years the procession has proved to be a highlight of
the graduation celebrations. Marshals will instruct graduands
where to assemble and in what order.
4Following an address by the Chief Marshal, graduands will
move off in procession following the Piper, Esquire or Madam
Bedel, and standard bearer into Worchester Boulevard, along
Oxford Terrace and into Victoria Square (if processing from the
Arts Centre) or through Victoria Square, into The Commons and
along Kilmore Street (if processing from Victoria Square).
The walk to the Town Hall is approximately 1km long; suitable
shoes are suggested.
Morning procession
Graduands must assemble at the sign-posted area in Market
Square at the Arts Centre no later than 8:45am. The procession
will begin at 9.20am.
Afternoon procession
Graduands must assemble at the sign-posted area in
Market Square at the Arts Centre no later than 12:45pm.
The procession will begin at 1.20pm.
Evening procession
Graduands must assemble at the sign-posted area in Victoria
Square no later than 5pm. The procession will begin at 5.35pm.
Cancellation procedures
In the case of bad weather, please refer to the following
channels for updates regarding possible cancellation of the
procession: watch for txt alerts, check your official University
email, UC on Facebook or @ucnz on Twitter.
Cancellation will be of the procession only. If the procession
is cancelled, please proceed independently to the Christchurch
Town Hall using the main Kilmore Street entrance and
congregate in the Limes Room by 9.00am (morning
ceremonies), 1.00pm (afternoon ceremony) and 5.00pm
(evening ceremony).
Participating in the procession is not optional. If there is a reason you
are not able to participate in the procession, please contact the
Graduation Office by Friday 11 December. If you are unable to attend
the ceremony in person, you must notify the Graduation Office on
(03) 369 3829 or graduation@canterbury.ac.nz. Your degree will then be
conferred in absentia and will be posted to you. You will not be able to
attend a ceremony at a later date for the same qualification.
Video and Photography
The procession is filmed and projected onto screens inside the
auditorium. The processions and ceremonies are filmed and
photographed and this footage is publicly available including
on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and the Linton Photography
webpage, and may be used in University publications.
5Upon arrival at the Town Hall, the celebration/
ceremony procedure is as follows:
• Graduates/graduands will move into the Auditorium and
proceed to their seats. You will sit down, still wearing your
trencher.
• Graduates/graduands will rise when the fanfare is sounded
for the entrance of the academic procession.
• Graduates/graduands will remain standing for the Karanga –
a representative group of graduates/graduands will be
welcomed in to the Auditorium.
• Graduates/graduands and audience will then be seated for
the Mihi.
• Remove your trencher (it is replaced as you leave the stage).
• A Waiata may be sung.
• Graduates/graduands and audience will stand for the New
Zealand National Anthem.
• Once everyone is seated the Chancellor will then convene
the ceremony.
• All graduates/graduands are called singly. The order in which
you are called is on page 7. If you are carrying a posy leave it
on your seat before proceeding to the stage.
• Graduates
When your name is called:
- Walk across the stage to the Chancellor, bow your head
to be doffed
- Don your trencher.
- Continue down the steps at the centre of the stage.
- Return to your seat.
• Graduands
When your name is called:
- Walk across the stage to the Chancellor and take the
degree/diploma certificate offered to you and don your
trencher.
- Continue down the steps at the centre of the stage.
- Return to your seat.
• Please remain seated during the musical interlude.
• After the presentations are completed, there will be a
graduation address.
• The ceremony will be closed by the Vice-Chancellor.
• As Gaudeamus is played, please stand.
• Once the academic party is clear of the stage, the Marshals
will indicate for you to follow out into the foyer.
6Order of proceedings
Christchurch Town Hall, Monday 14 December at 10.00am
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Associate Dean Postgraduate Research, Professor E Veer
• Graduates in Arts presented by the Dean of Arts,
Associate Professor K Watson.
• Graduates in Engineering and Forestry presented by the
Dean of Engineering, Associate Professor S D Gooch.
Christchurch Town Hall, Monday 14 December at 2.00pm
• Graduates in Education and Health Science presented
by the Dean of Education and Health Sciences, Dr S Lovell
• Graduates in Law presented by the Dean of Law,
Professor U Cheer
• Graduates in Business presented by the Dean of Business,
Dr R Wordsworth.
• Graduates in Science presented by the Dean of Science,
Associate Professor D Conradson.
Christchurch Town Hall, Wednesday 16 December at 10.00am
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Associate Dean Postgraduate Research, Professor E Veer
• Graduands in Education presented by the Head of
School, Educational Studies and Leadership,
Associate Professor A Kamp.
Christchurch Town Hall, Wednesday 16 December at 2.00pm
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Associate Dean Postgraduate Research, Professor E Veer
• Graduands in Business presented by the Dean of Business,
Dr R Wordsworth.
Christchurch Town Hall, Wednesday 16 December at 6.00pm
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor M McAuliffe
• Graduands in Law presented by the Dean of Law,
Professor U Cheer
• Graduands in Health presented by the Dean of Education
and Health, Dr S Lovell.
Christchurch Town Hall, Thursday 17 December at 2.00pm
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor M McAuliffe
• Graduands in Engineering presented by the
Dean of Engineering, Dr S Gooch.
continued over
7Christchurch Town Hall, Friday 18 December at 10.00am
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor M McAuliffe
• Graduands in Science presented by the Dean of Science,
Associate Professor D Conradson.
Christchurch Town Hall, Friday 18 December at 2.00pm
• Doctor of Philosophy graduands presented by the
Dean of Postgraduate Research, Professor M McAuliffe
• Graduands in Arts presented by the Dean of Arts,
Associate Professor K Watson.
Refreshments
The University welcomes graduates and their families to a
complimentary tea or coffee in the foyer upon conclusion of
the ceremony.
Video and Photography
The processions and ceremonies are filmed and photographed
and this footage is publicly available including on Twitter,
Facebook, YouTube, and the Linton Photography webpage, and
may be used in University publications.
Rotorua Graduands
Guest tickets
Guests are requested to be seated by 1.10pm.
Students and guests with a disability
If you, or any of your guests, have a disability for which
specific arrangements are required, such as for access or
seating, please inform the Graduation Office, ph: (03) 369 5512
or graduation@canterbury.ac.nz.
Graduation Procession
• Graduates/graduands must assemble in Government
Gardens in front of the Blue Baths, no later than 12.45pm.
A Marshal will arrange you into the correct order for the
procession.
• Participating in the procession is not optional. If there is a
reason that you are unable to take part in the procession,
please contact the Graduation Office on (03) 369 3829 by
Monday 7 December.
• Māori graduates/graduands are invited to wear their
family kākahu/korowai at graduation and other culturally
appropriate adornments to the formal graduation gowns are
encouraged. Some graduates/graduands carry flower posies
or wear corsages/buttonholes.
8Cancellation procedures
• In the case of bad weather, please refer to the following
channels for updates regarding possible cancellation of the
procession: watch for txt alerts, check your official University
email, UC on Facebook or @ucnz on Twitter.
• Cancellation will be of the procession only.
• If the procession is cancelled, proceed independently to
assemble in the Grand Hall of the Energy Events Centre by 1pm.
Upon arrival at the Centre:
• A kaikaranga from the tangata whenua will call the graduates/
graduands and staff into the Bay Trust Forum.
• A kaikaranga will respond from the University of Canterbury
staff and graduates/graduands.
• Staff and graduates/graduands then process into the room
and proceed to your designated seats in the correct order to
receive your award, wearing a trencher if part of your regalia.
• The ceremony will open with a mihi. The stage party and
audience are seated at this time.
• Remove your trencher (it is not replaced until after you have
crossed the stage).
• Graduates/graduands and audience will stand for a himene
and the New Zealand National Anthem.
• Once everyone is seated, the Chancellor will convene the
ceremony for the conferment of degrees.
• All degrees are presented singly. If you are carrying a posy,
leave it on your seat before proceeding to the stage.
• Graduates – when your name is called:
- Walk across the stage to the Chancellor, bow your head to
be doffed.
- Don your trencher.
- Continue down the steps in the centre of the stage.
• Graduands – when your name is called:
– Walk across the stage to the Chancellor and take the degree/
diploma certificate offered to you and don your trencher.
– Continue down the steps in the centre of the stage.
– Return to your seat or assemble on the far side of the stage
with other graduates/graduands if you intend to sing a
waiata together.
• After the presentations are completed, the audience is
addressed by an invited speaker.
• The ceremony concludes with a karakia and himene.
• All stand and, once the academic party is clear of the stage,
the Marshals will indicate for you to follow out into the foyer.
If you are unable to attend the ceremony in person, you must notify the Graduation
Office on (03) 369 3829 or graduation@canterbury.ac.nz. Your degree will then be
conferred in absentia and be posted to you. You will not be able to attend a ceremony
at a later date for the same qualification.
9Academic dress
Full academic dress is required to graduate at
a ceremony. New Zealand universities have a
system of academic dress which is worn by
graduates to indicate their degree.
This dress has evolved from the daily dress worn by university
students and staff in the Middle Ages, which in turn was based
on the attire worn by the medieval clergy. The gown was a
medieval topcoat or cloak and the hood was a headcover.
The colour of the hood denotes the different faculties, except
for the peony red PhD hood.
In recent years, Canterbury graduands have embellished
their graduation regalia with garments of honour from their
own tradition such as a kākahu/korowai or ta’ovala and we
encourage this colourful addition to the ceremonies. Some
graduands carry flower posies or wear corsages/buttonholes.
On the day of graduation you are required to wear appropriate
academic dress when taking part in your ceremony. This is
most important. If you are not wearing academic dress you
will not be allowed to join the procession into the graduation
ceremony. Your degree will therefore be conferred in absentia.
If you have any queries about this, please contact the
Graduation Office, telephone (03) 369 5512, immediately.
Hiring your academic dress
The stock of academic dress for the Christchurch ceremonies
of the University of Canterbury is owned and maintained by
Graduate Women Canterbury. All profits from the hire of regalia
are used to finance scholarships, research fellowships, a trust
fund for charitable purposes and to fund further purchases of
academic dress.
10Collecting your academic dress – Rotorua Ceremony
9 December 1.30pm
For the Rotorua ceremony, collect your academic dress
from the Skellerup and Opus International Rooms at the
Energy Events Centre.
Time of Issue: 8 December 2pm – 4pm or 9 December 10.30am
– 12.30pm. Returns: 9 December 3.30pm – 5pm. Regalia must
be returned on this day.
Collecting your academic dress – Christchurch Ceremonies
For the Christchurch ceremonies, collect your academic dress
from Dovedale Campus, corner of Dovedale and Solway
Avenues. If you are unable to collect your regalia at the
specified time, you may ask a friend or relative to collect it for
you. Please note your academic regalia must be returned to
the same location it was collected from. Refundable deposits
will be paid when regalia is returned.
Monday 14 December – All April graduates
Time of Issue: 13 December 11am – 4pm.
Returns: Regalia must be returned to Dovedale Campus, Corner
Dovedale and Solway following the ceremony, before 7.00pm
Wednesday 16 December – The Colleges of Education and
Teaching, Business, Law and Health and Human Development
Time of Issue: 15 December 7.30am – 7pm.
Returns: Regalia must be returned to Dovedale Campus, Corner
Dovedale and Solway following the ceremony, before 7.00pm.
Thursday 17 December – The College of Engineering
Time of Issue: 16 December 7.30am – 7pm.
Returns: Regalia must be returned to Dovedale Campus, Corner
Dovedale and Solway following the ceremony, before 7.00pm
Friday 18 December – The Colleges of Science and Arts
Time of Issue: 17 December 7.30am – 7pm.
Returns: Regalia must be returned to Dovedale Campus, Corner
Dovedale and Solway following the ceremony, before 7.00pm
Do not wear academic regalia in the rain.
A penalty will be imposed by the GWC if regalia is returned wet.
11How to wear your academic dress
Academic dress consists of a gown, a hood and a trencher
(black cap with tassel).
The gown is straightforward enough to wear, but the hood is
a little tricky. It is held in position by a neckband which joins
the two sides together at the throat. This band is anchored to
a button (under your tie or on a blouse) or held by a pin. The
right shoulder is grey and the left shoulder shows the faculty
colour lining and is draped as below.
If you are receiving two degrees at the same ceremony, you can
wear the hood for either degree.
The trencher (mortarboard) is worn shorter peak to the front,
the top is flat on your head, with tassel over your left eye. For
all doctoral degrees the headgear is a black bonnet.
Staff will be present on the days of the graduation ceremonies
to show you how to wear your academic dress.
coloured lining of hood
border colour
grey outside of hood
12If you are having a diploma awarded and have no other degree,
wear only the gown (no trencher or hood). If you already have
a degree, wear the hood appropriate to that degree, the gown
and a trencher.
Colour of hoods
The hoods are of a standard size and shape with a slate grey
or navy exterior. Honours and masters degrees (for most
faculties) are distinguished by having a border on the exterior
(honours is 25mm wide and masters is 75mm) of the same
colour as the interior of the hood.
Hood colours
Arts – Pink
Business Management (Christchurch College of Education) – Blue
Commerce – Yellow
Education – Brown
Engineering – Violet
Forestry – Chestnut
Health Sciences – Emerald
Law – Ice Blue
Music & Fine Arts – White
Science – Ultramarine
Social Work – Post Office Red
Communication Disorders – Magenta
Sport Coaching – Red
Teaching & Learning – Gold
PhDs – Peony Red
Staff colours
The rich variety of academic dress (and colours) worn by the
academic staff reflects the many different universities which
they attended.
University officers wear peony red gowns. The Chancellor’s
is damask embroidered with gold and gold lace, and the
trencher is peony red with gold lace and a gold tassel. The Vice-
Chancellor’s gown is damask embroidered with gold and the
trencher is peony red with a gold tassel. The Registrar’s gown is
silk embroidered with gold and the trencher is peony red with
a red tassel.
13Graduation functions
College House
The staff at College House wish to extend a warm invitation
to former College House men and women and their friends
and family, to return to the College to take graduation photos
in the grounds. Tea and coffee will be available and staff look
forward to meeting graduands and their families.
Date: 9am – 1pm Monday 14, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and
Friday 18 December
Venue: College House, 100 Waimairi Road, Christchurch
Contact: (03) 364 2001
Email: alumni@collegehouse.org.nz
School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences will be hosting afternoon
tea for Graduands, their families and friends on the afternoon
of Thursday 17 December at 3.30pm in the Beatrice Tinsley
Atrium. We invite you to join your peers and our staff for and
enjoyable afternoon. Wearing of regalia would be appreciated
(and good practice).
Please RSVP the number of people in your party to
briony.gordon@canterbury.ac.nz or (03) 369 1141
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronics are holding a graduation
event for all graduating students and their families on
Thursday 17 December from 4pm – 5pm in the R.J Scott Atrium,
Ground Floor Mechanical Lab Wing.
The University of Canterbury Club
and UC Alumni
warmly invite all graduates and their guests to kick
off their graduation celebrations at Ilam Homestead.
There will be free food platters and live music.
A fully licensed bar service will be available.
Graduands are also welcome to use the Homestead
and gardens for graduation photos.
Wednesday 16 December from 4pm
Ilam Homestead, 87 Ilam Road
14School of Product Design
There will be a Showcase of selected graduating student work
from the School of Product Design at the Riverside Market
(40/100 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011)
which is open to the public on the 15th to 17th of December 2020.
Eke Tangaroa | Celebration for Māori Graduates
and Graduands
Time & Date: Thursday 17 December, 9.00am – 12.30pm,
followed by refreshments.
Venue: Engineering Core, University of Canterbury
All graduands must register their attendance for Eke Tangaroa.
Please contact the Te Waka Pākākano
maoridevelopment@canterbury.ac.nz or 03 369 3868.
Pasifika Graduation Celebration
A celebration to acknowledge the achievements of our
pacific graduates and graduands with their family and friends,
UC staff, and the wider Pasifika community.
Time and Date: 3.30pm – 6.30pm, Tuesday 15 December 2020
Venue: Engineering Core, 63 Creyke Rd, University of Canterbury
RSVP: viane.makalio@canterbury.ac.nz
After graduation, your name will be added to the University of Canterbury
Graduate Search which is publicly accessible at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/graduatesearch/GraduateSearch.aspx
The University also provides secondary schools with names of their
former students who have graduated from the University of Canterbury.
Ilam Homestead
87 Ilam Road
15Linton Photography
Linton Photography are
the Official University of
Canterbury Graduation
Photographers. They will be
photographing every graduand
as they are presented with their
award on stage.
Linton Photography also
offer a wide range of studio
portrait session options.
Studios are set up at the venue
on graduation day.
Many graduates find it
more convenient to have
their portrait taken before
graduation day. Linton
Photography have most regalia
so you can book a session at
their studio at a time that suits
you. For further details see the
enclosed brochure.
By supporting Linton
Photography you help support
the Alumni Association
Scholarship Fund.
For further information about
any of these services or to book
a portrait sitting contact:
Linton Photography
Telephone (03) 339 6699
www.graduation.co.nz
16Degree Frames
We have a choice of woods, styles and colours,
painted or varnished. In a variety of styles.
rimu
$130
pine
$90
Conservation frames with UV protection also
available in rimu for $190 each.
Have your degree certificate framed while you
wait in the foyer. If you can’t make it on the
day, come to our Bishopdale Mall store.
Each purchase contributes to the Alumni Association
scholarship fund.
Now & Forever Images
135C Farrington Ave,
Bishopdale, Christchurch
Telephone (03) 359 2525
Fax (03) 354 3535
yonframes@gmail.com
17Your Academic
Documents
What are academic documents?
Academic documents provide evidence of your study at UC
and include Academic Transcripts; Testamurs (or Degree
Certificates) and Official Letters.
Why do I need academic documents?
You may need to supply official evidence of study for;
• Entrance to other tertiary institutes in New Zealand
or overseas
• Employment
• Government benefits or emigration
Can I get digital copies?
Welcome to My eQuals
Yes. Any eligible UC student or graduate can receive academic
documents through My eQuals. It’s a secure online platform
used by 47 participating universities where you can view and
share your official documents with third parties.
If you graduate after 25 July 2018, digital Academic Transcripts
and Testamurs (Degree Certificates) will be provided to you
automatically, via the permanent email address on your
University record.
You can also order a Letter of Eligibility to Graduate or
Letter of Conferment of Degree to be accessed on My eQuals.
Other official letters may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Digital letters can be ordered at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/transcripts/.
18How do I get a hard copy?
You will receive the hard copy of your Testamur (Degree
Certificate) at your Graduation Ceremony. For hard copies of
your transcript and letters you can submit a request online at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/transcripts/.
How much do academic documents cost?
Digital documents provided automatically upon graduation
are free of charge. You’ll receive an email with instructions and
a link.
Other documents and order methods have costs associated.
See www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/transcripts/costs-and-
ordering
Helpful links
For My eQuals
https://www.myequals.ac.nz/faq/
For overall academic document information
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/transcripts/
For costs and how to order
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/transcripts/
19Congratulations and
welcome to the UC
Alumni Community!
As a graduate of the University
of Canterbury, you are joined by
over 144,000 UC alumni both in
New Zealand and 143 countries
around the world.
Stay in touch to receive alumni benefits and services
including the latest news, publications and invitations
to events. Update your details on our
UC Alumni website, or by emailing
alumni@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni
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