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2025 Graduation Information and Graduation List_Madang Campus
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Click here to view the graduation list: Name List of Graduands for 2025_Madang Campus |
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The Divine Word University wishes to congratulate all graduands who will be graduating in the Divine Word University’s 43rd Graduation Ceremony on Friday the 7th of March 2025. Graduands you must pride yourself on the achievements each of you made for yourself, your parents and sponsors. You have persevered through hardwork, sacrifice and determination. To prepare for graduation, we ask that graduands take heed of the following graduation information.
Divine Word University 43rd Graduation Ceremony All graduands must be seated by 8.30 am before the procession of delegates/academics/staff and invited guests as a sign of respect. Graduands may be refused entry into the graduation venue after 9 am.
Rehearsal
Outstanding Fees
Cost of Purchase/Hire of Gowns Graduands will make payment for gowns into the DWU Bank Account – BSP Madang, Account Number: 1000433806. When making the deposit, ensure to print your Name/ID# and the word ‘GOWN’ on the deposit slip. Bring the bank deposit slip butt to collect your gown. No cash will be accepted on the day of gown distribution.
Gown Distribution Graduands hiring gowns will need to return the gowns to the respective place of distribution after the graduation ceremony.
Guests and refreshment:
Use of Facilities on Graduation Day
Accommodation
University Graduation Regalia On behalf the DWU Madang Campus Community, we extend warm congratulations to all graduands on your achievement and we are looking forward to celebrating your success during 43rd DWU Graduation ceremony. |
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The 2025 Graduation Committee |
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Notice to TESAS students attending Divine Word University in 2025
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| Notice to TESAS students attending Divine Word University in 2025 |
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This following notice to new and continuing students who are on the TESAS scholarship for 2025 can collect/pick up their tickets at the nearest Air Niugini Office. You can also use the ticket reference to check in online. Thank you, |
Notice to Continuing Students Outlining the 2025 Registration Process
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The following notice to continuing students contains the registration process and required documents in preparation for student registration in 2025. The information contained is only applicable to continuing students attending full-time programs at the Madang Campus. Registration Documents The mandatory registration forms that are required to be completed and signed are merged into one fillable PDF file – 2025 Continuing students’ registration documents;
You are expected to complete and sign the required documents and email them to عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.. The file will be renamed as follows; Your student ID number_2025 reg. documents. A medical check is no longer a mandatory requirement for registration. It becomes mandatory should a student suffer from a medical condition or have allergies. Your medical status must be disclosed to the DWU Medical Clinic as this information will assist the university in ensuring your health is monitored and maintained as part of our duty of care. You can use the DWU Medical form to perform your medical check. A request for the electronic copy of the DWU medical form can be made at the Office of the Registrar. Registration Process Steps in registration to be followed correctly; 1st Step Document Check - Submission of required registration documents via email. 2nd Step Finance Check - You must submit to the student finance officers during registration your deposit copies (all fees paid by yourself, parents, or other sponsors) and the completed Student Finance Form. You are expected to pay the required On-Registration Fee to progress to the next steps in registration. Refer to “DWU Fee Schedule for 2025” for fee advice and information on the required fees to pay. 3rd Step Data Check—This is for updating your residential status only. Once registered, you will log in to your student portal account to confirm whether you want to request a data update. 4th Step Registrar Check - Final registration is processed by the Registrar before moving to the last two steps of registration. 5th Step ICT – Activation of ICT accounts. ID photos will be taken for Third Year BS and SRS Students only moving into streamed programs after Year Two. Final Step Student Services – To check for Room allocation if not yet allocated. Ensure that you have evidence of payment made for the boarding and lodging fee to present to the respective officers at the Student Services Division. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you back on campus. Office of the Registrar. |
DWU Rabaul Campus: 2025 Information to New Intakes, Continuing Students and Readmission
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| 2025 Information to New Intakes, Continuing Students and Readmission |
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Congratulations to all new Intake and to all continuing students who have successfully completed studies in 2024 and will continue with their studies in 2025. The Continuing Students List, readmission and New Intake list for the 2025 academic year can be viewed or downloaded made available through this posting from the Divine Word University (DWU) official website. The electronic copies of student progression letters, transcripts and offer letters for new intake have been sent to individual email accounts. Students are asked to read thoroughly the contents of your letter and to take heed of the information, fees and the expected dates to register. If you are yet to receive this email, you can email your request to the Assistant Registrar Ms. Miriam Sange on عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. .
Registration Official registration will begin on Monday the 3rd of February 2025 and end on Thursday the 6th of February 2025 at the OLSH Kabaleo student Mass Hall. Students are expected to register during the official week of registration as this is an integral part of your enrolment. As per registration policy, failure to register during official registration week may affect your eligibility to be enrolled at the University. A fee of K30.00 is charged for late registration. You are advised to contact the Assistant to Ms. Mirriam Sange by email عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. should you have a genuine reason beyond your control for registering late. There will be no registration of students after the 14th of February 2025. We ask that you seriously take heed of this advice. For new students, the mandatory requirements that must be completed and presented during registration are:
Repeating Units To continuing and readmitting students. If you have failed unit(s) from previous semesters, you will need to repeat these unit(s) to guarantee your eligibility to graduate. You must complete and pay for the repeat unit before you can be enrolled in the unit. Enrolment into the unit must be paid for within the first three weeks of the semester that unit is offered. The Repeat Unit Application Form can be collected from the Assistant to the Registrar's Office. Enrolling into the unit without completing these requirements with the Assistant to the Registrar's Office after the third week of the semester the unit is been offered will result in your final marks for the unit(s) disregarded and cancelled. Please discuss with the Assistant Registrar on the requirements to repeat a failed unit and the cost involved.
FEES To pay the correct amount of required fees, you must refer to the 2025 Fee Schedule in your letters, identify your categories and the required On-Registration fee that needs to be paid before registering. The balance of the total fee must be paid before the 31st of May. NO GUARANTEE LETTERS FROM SPONSORS WILL BE ACCEPTED DURING REGISTRATION. For convenience, ensure that you quote the following information on your deposit slip as it is essential to identify your payment correctly. E.g. Full Name, Program and Year of Study. Students are reminded to keep their original copy of their paid deposit slip safe. The full contents of this information are provided in each of your letters posted to your nominated email address. If you have not received your letters by the 24th January 2025 please contact Ms. Miriam Sange by emailing عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. We look forward to seeing you in our DWU Rabaul Campus Community. Enjoy the rest of your |
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Notice to Readmitting Students Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus)
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| Notice to Readmitting Students Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus) |
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The following notice to readmitting students contains vital information for students to prepare for registration in 2025. Any information contained in this posting is only applicable to readmitting students attending full time programs at the Madang campus. The Madang Campus Readmission Acceptance List for the 2025 Academic Year shows the names of students who have applied for readmission and are accepted to study at DWU Madang campus in 2025. Any applicant who does not find their name on the readmission acceptance list are deemed unsuccessful. Read the Notice to Readmitting students for the 2025 Academic Year (Madang campus). The 2025 Madang Campus Fee Schedule is available for a student’s reference when paying fees to ensure that students pay the correct amount and required fees to register and secure accommodation on campus should they wish to reside on campus. We look forward to seeing you return to DWU to continue your studies for this academic year.
Ms. Maria Court DWU Registrar |
Notice to New Intakes Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus - Full time programs)
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| Notice to New Intakes Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus - Full time programs) |
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The following notice to new intakes contains vital information in preparedness for registration starting on Monday the 3rd of February 2025. Any information contained in this posting is only applicable to new intakes attending the full time programs at the Madang Campus. The Madang Campus New Intake Acceptance List for the 2025 Academic Year shows the names of accepted students to study at DWU Madang campus in 2025. Any applicant who does not find their name on the acceptance list are deemed unsuccessful. New Intakes must read the Notice to new intakes attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus – Full time programs) for information on registration, fees and others to prepare for enrolment. There are contact details provided should new intakes wish to seek more information on fees or on registration. The 2025 Madang Campus Fee Schedule is available for new intakes reference to pay required fees. I would like to congratulate each new intake and thank you for choosing DWU to continue your academic journey and wish you a warm welcome to our DWU community.
Ms Maria Court DWU Registrar |
Notice to Continuing Students Attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus)
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| Notice to continuing students attending Divine Word University in 2025 (Madang Campus) |
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The following notice to continuing students contains vital information for students to prepare for registration and others in 2025. Any information contained in this posting is only applicable to continuing students attending full time programs at the Madang Campus. The Madang Campus Student Progression List for the 2025 Academic Year shows the names of students who have successfully completed studies in 2024 and eligible to continue studies in 2025. Read the Notice to Continuing Students for the 2025 Academic Year (Madang Campus). The 2025 Madang Campus Fee Schedule is available for students reference when paying fees to ensure that students pay the correct amount and required fees to register and to secure accommodation on campus should they wish to reside on campus. We wish you and your families a joyful festive season and many blessings for the new year. Ms Maria Court DWU Registrar |
MBBS Entry Exam for Non-school Leaver Applicants for 2025
Semester 2, 2024 Readmission and Acceptance Information
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| SEMESTER 2, 2024 READMISSION ACCEPTANCE AND INFORMATION |
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Congratulations to all students who are accepted to readmit for Semester 2 studies in 2024 at Divine Word University. The Semester 2 Acceptance List is as attached. For those students who have applied for readmission and find their names do not appear on the acceptance list will mean your readmission application is unsuccessful. REGISTRATION Official Registration will begin on Monday the 24th of June 2024 and end on Friday the 28th of June 2024 at the Student Services Conference Centre between 9am – 12pm. There will be no late registration after these dates. There are four mandatory documents that need to be presented for registration including the Acceptance Letter. Hard copies of the mandatory documents will be available at registration. These are: |
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Any unit(s) failed from a previous semester must be repeated to ensure your eligibility to graduate is not affected. Enclosed with the Acceptance Letter is the Repeat Unit Application Form to be completed and to submit to the Office of the Registrar for the failed unit(s) that you must repeat in the first semester that you return for studies. Accepted students who do not come forward to enrol for studies must reapply through the readmission application process. The Readmission Application Form can be emailed to you upon request. |
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Fees for 2024 for Readmitting Students Students who were last on academic or disciplinary suspension, or are ineligible to graduate and incurred failed unit(s) will be charged an unsubsidized unit fee only in their first semester of return to studies. This has been approved by the DWU Council on the 1st of December 2023. This will mean that readmitting students in this category will pay with the following rated for each failed unit(s) and any additional fee in the first semester:
The above rated and other expected fees relating to your return to studies will be specified by the Student Finance Office. These fees are determined by additional student learning resources, the number of unit(s) you are taking in the year and your residential options. You are required to email the Student Finance Officers via عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.. The Student Finance Officers will be able to provide you with the correct fee you are to pay to be registered and balance of fees to avoid inconvenience in re-enrolling into your program. |
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Readmitting students who have NO failed unit(s) to be repeated will pay accordingly to the fee schedules indicated below. Fees must be paid into the Divine Word University School Fee Account with the Bank of South Pacific (BSP), Madang Branch. The account number is 1000 433 806. For convenience, ensure that you quote the following information on your deposit slip as it is essential to identify your payment correctly, i.e. Student ID Number, Full Name, Program (abbreviated) and Year of study. e.g. 210000, Amanda Brown, TH, Yr 3 The original deposit payment slip must be presented during registration. Any clarification on fee matters, clarifying outstanding fees or credit balance must be directed to the Student Finance Officers: Mr. Willie Dulu (عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.), Mr. Noel Buka (عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.), Ms. Alidah Basho (عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.) or email DWU Tuition Fees (عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.). No cash or cheques will be accepted for payment of fees during registration or at the University Finance Office. Guarantee letters from sponsors will also not be accepted during registration. |
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BOARDING AND LODGING Students must be aware that approval of room allocation will be at the discretion of the Student Services Division. Students can expect to have a choice to register as Non-Residential should there be no rooms available. You should contact the Student Services Residential Deans to confirm the availability of rooms before you arrive on campus. Contact Helen Kuran on 424 1825 and ask for a Dean of Men or Dean of Women. Email: [Dean of Men] Mr. Mathew Aiwe – عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. ; Mr. Balinus Helapu – عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. or; Email: [Dean of Women] Sr. Elizabeth Gilu – عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.; Mrs. Regina Lowfan – عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. or; |
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TRAVEL TO CAMPUS If you are traveling by air into Madang, the University bus will pick you up from the airport upon arrival. Please confirm with the university your time of arrival on telephone no. 424 1825, 422 2937 or 422 2597 and/or Fax no. 422 2812. Attention the fax to Ms. Helen Kuran - Student Services. We look forward to seeing you in our DWU Community. |
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General Information on the Application Form and Program Entry Requirements for Non School Leavers for 2025
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FORM AND PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON SCHOOL LEAVERS FOR 2025 |
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Divine Word University (DWU) is a National University. It offers a wide range of Full-Time programs within the faculties of Arts and Social Science, Business and Informatics, Education and Medicine and Health Sciences. There are three categories of applicants for enrolment at DWU. These include School Leavers, Non School Leavers and Degree applicants. The School Leaver category of applicants are current Grade 12 students enrolled in Secondary and National High Schools, Private and International schools and will sit the Grade 12 National Examination. The second category of applicants are Non School Leaver (NSL) who have completed Grade 12 in the past and were not selected or Grade 12 upgrading their grades. or those who have completed Grade 10 and are now enrolled at a University Centre or employed. The third category of applicants are the Degree applicants; Degree applicants are those who have completed two years of diploma studies either at DWU or in a recognized institution who wish to upgrade their qualification to a degree level. This general information on program entry requirements is for Non School Leavers applicants wishing to pursue their studies in DWU. The Application Forms can be downloaded via the Divine Word University official website. The Application Form can also be sent to those living in remote areas upon request. All sections of the Application Form must be completed i.e. your
DWU will not send application forms to current Grade 12 students in schools where students sit the Higher School Certificate Examination. They will apply through the National Online Application System (NOAS) administered by the Department of Higher Education, Science, Research & Technology (DHERST) to apply for admission to DWU. A closing date for Applications at DWU is specified on the Form. After the closing date of receiving applications, they are processed and forwarded to respective departments for the initial selection process (Pre-Selection). The Pre-Selected Applicants will go through the final selection after the Grade 12 selection at the Department of Higher Education, Science, Research & Technology in December. The Application form and accompanied mandatory documents must be submitted by posted mail. Emailed and faxed copies will not be accepted. |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThere are Four Faculties of studies at DWU. They are ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES, BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS, MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES, and EDUCATION FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
These are the Full Time course programs offered under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATICS These are the Full Time course programs offered under the Faculty of Business and Informatics:
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FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES These are the Full Time course programs offered under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences:
Contact Details for Nursing Program St Mary’s School of Nursing (Rabaul Campus) – Mrs Lomot Rodney can be contacted by phone on 9828429 or by email عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. St Benedict’s School of Nursing (Wewak Campus) – Dr Esther Pelly Batia can be contacted by phone on 4562327 (ext 825) or by email عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. Contact Details for Midwifery Program St Mary’s School of Nursing (Rabaul Campus) – Lomot Rodney (Mrs) can be contacted on 9828429 (landline phone) or 70922077 or by emailing عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. |
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION The Faculty of Education offers Bachelor of Education (Primary) pre service program at DWU’s Wewak Campus in East Sepik Province and DWU’s Rabaul Campus in East New Britain Province. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Teaching program requires successful completion of Grade 12 national examinations with an overall "B" average, in English (Language and Literature), Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Science subjects (physics, biology, chemistry, Information Technology) and Social Sciences subjects (history, legal studies, geography, economics, business studies). There is an EXIT Point after third year, and students would graduate with a Diploma in Teaching award, and can continue with one year of the Bachelor of Education Program. The field serving teachers with a Diploma or certificate in teaching primary who taught for more than five years are eligible to apply for one-year full time degree program. Applicants can contact Wewak and Rabaul Campuses directly for more details on the program entry requirements and application form. Contact Details for Education Program Our Lady of Sacred Heart (OLSH) Kabaleo – Kokopo, Rabaul Campus – Ms Miriam Sange can be contacted on 9828213 (landline phone) or by emailing عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته.and St Benedicts Wewak Campus – Ms Priscilla Suaki can be contacted on 456 2327/456 3236/456 3243 (landline phone) or by emailing عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. |
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DWU Affiliated Institutions Good Shepherd Seminary The Good Shepherd Seminary in Banz, Western Highlands Province offers Diploma in Religious Studies program. Interested applicants must contact the institute directly to enquire about the requirements and how to apply. Holy Trinity Teachers College The Holy Trinity Teachers College is located in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province offers Bachelor of Education (Primary) preservice program. Interested applicants (school leavers and non-school leavers, and field serving teachers) must contact the institution directly to enquire about the requirements and how to apply. |
| All the above information clarifies Divine Word University’s selection procedure and entry requirements. For further information, do contact the Office of the Registrar on email عنوان البريد الإلكتروني هذا محمي من روبوتات السبام. يجب عليك تفعيل الجافاسكربت لرؤيته. |
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Divine Word University 42nd Graduation Notice 2024 | Madang Campus
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Name List of Graduands for 2024
The Divine Word University wishes to congratulate all graduands who will be graduating in the Divine Word University’s 42nd Graduation Ceremony on Friday the 8th of March 2024.
The graduation marks the culmination of your dedication, hard work, and perseverance, and it is with great pride that we invite you, your families and sponsors to celebrate your achievement with the Divine Word University community.
To prepare for graduation, we ask that graduands take heed of the following graduation information.
Divine Word University 42nd Graduation Ceremony
The graduation ceremony will be held in the St John Paul II multi-purpose hall at Divine Word University, Madang campus starting at 8:30 am on Friday 8th March 2024.
All graduands must be seated by 8.15 am before the procession of delegates/academics/staff and invited guests as a sign of respect.
Rehearsal
Rehearsal will be on Thursday, 07th March 2024, at the graduation venue starting at 1.30 pm. All graduands must be at the rehearsal before 1.30 pm to have rehearsal start on time. It is imperative that you attend the rehearsal to avoid any inconvenience and embarrassment on graduation day.
Outstanding Fees
Graduands with any outstanding fees will find their Certificates and Academic Transcript withheld by the University until all fees owed are paid.
Cost of Purchase/Hire of Gowns
All graduating students are required to wear the DWU gown during graduation. Therefore, you will either hire or purchase a gown. The cost for hire is K150.00 and is non-refundable. The cost for outright purchase is K550.00.
Graduands will make payment for gowns into the DWU Bank Account – BSP Madang, Account Number: 1000433806. When making the deposit, ensure to print your Name/ID# and the word ‘GOWN’ on the deposit slip. Bring the bank deposit slip butt to collect your gown. No cash will be accepted on the day of gown distribution.
Gown Distribution
Gown distribution for graduands in the Full-Time programs will be at a revised location in the Sir Peter Barter Auditorium (SPBA) starting from 9:00 am to 2:00pm on Wednesday, 6th March 2024 and from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday 7th March 2024.
Gown distribution for graduands in the Flexible Learning programs will be at the MM1 Room, Postgraduate Research Centre between 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday 7th of March 2024.
Graduands hiring gowns will need to return the gowns to the respective place of distribution after the graduation ceremony.
Guests and refreshment:
Graduands are entitled to invite only two guests for which DWU will provide graduation refreshment. This will be at the Fr Van der Geest Student Dining Hall after the graduation ceremony. Meal tickets will be provided to you and your two guests.
Traffic and Road Control during Graduation
The front main gate will be accessible for official guests, graduands, visitors and invitees with passes. Graduands and invitees in vehicles needing parking space are advised to enter through the back gate and be directed to park at designated spots at the playing field. Specific details of traffic and road control and people movement on graduation day will be communicated & updated on the DWU Website and our Official Facebook Page by Wednesday 6th March or earlier.
Use of Facilities on Graduation Day
The two toilets next to the DWU Staff Mess and in the SDV Memorial Auditorium will be available for public use on graduation day.
The DWU Alessandro Clinic is available should you require medical assistance in an emergency on the day.
Our Diwai Mart and Diwai Café will have a graduation day special opening time of 7am on Friday the 8th of March and close at 8pm for your grocery needs and refreshment during the long eventful day.
Accommodation
The university will not and cannot provide accommodation for graduands and their guests. What we have here is a list of highly recommended hotels and guests house providers to choose from for your accommodation and travel needs.
University Graduation Regalia
All graduands are strictly required to graduate in their approved academic regalia; DWU Gown, Hood (Bachelor level and above), Stoles (Diploma) and Mortar board (Bachelor level and above).
The University once again would like to congratulate all graduands on your achievement and graduation.
The 2024 Graduation Committee
Circular to Students on the Conditions to Register after Late Registration
Registration Notice - Bachelor of Health Science Year 4 Students
