Upcoming Ceremonies
Mahikeng Campus
3 October 2024
10:00 - The great Hall
Download the programme
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/mp4oOxxpsqg
An Honorary Doctorate will be bestowed on Peter Monametsi Chiepe during this event.
Potchefstroom Campus
21 October 2024
15:00 - Sanlam Auditorium
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/mJ_vvuRG4Lw
22 October 2024
10:00 - Sanlam Auditorium
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/4A_-_Oh1q3c
22 October 2024
15:00 - Sanlam Auditorium
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/vCBFJi7GsGY
24 October 2024
10:00 - Sanlam Auditorium
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/8xXdkLmz6zk
Vanderbijlpark Campus
10 October 2024
10:00 - Tsebonokeng Hall
Download the programme
Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/E3EQb9q4Jq4
About the Ceremonies Department
Graduation ceremonies
The Ceremonies Department is responsible for organising graduation ceremonies on all campuses, including:
- Scheduling of all graduation ceremonies
- Invitation of graduates to their ceremonies (± 3-4 weeks before the ceremony)
- Printing and signing over of degree certificates
- Printing of graduation programme booklets
- Dispatch of absentia degree certificates
- Handling of reissuing requests of degree certificates
- Responsibility for academic protocol and attire
Academic transcripts can be downloaded.
Official ceremonies
The ceremonies department is also responsible for organising other official ceremonies of the North-West University, including:
- Inauguration ceremonies
- Official opening ceremonies
- Official closing ceremonies
- Installation and reinstallation of the chancellor/vice-chancellor
- Farewell functions of senior dignitaries
- Appreciation functions for retirees
Ceremonies team
- Section head: Suzelle Buys
- Administrative officer: Daleen Gey van Pitteus
- Senior administrative assistant: Rethabile Dube
Ceremonies enquiries
Tel 018 299 2623
E-mail: NWU-grad@nwu.ac.za