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