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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
The graduation ceremony will be held in the St John Paul II multi-purpose hall at Divine Word University, Madang campus starting at 8:00 am on Friday, the 7th of March 2025.
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
Rehearsal will be on Thursday, the 06th of March 2025, 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 in full.
Cost of Purchase/Hire of Gowns
All graduating students are required to wear the DWU gown during graduation. Therefore, you can either hire or purchase a gown. The cost for hire is K200.00 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 the Sir Peter Barter Auditorium (SPBA) starting from 1.00 pm to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, the 5th of March 2025 and from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, the 6th of March 2025.
Gown distribution for graduands in the Flexible Learning programs will be at the MM1 Room, Postgraduate Research Centre, between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm on Thursday, the 6th of March 2025.
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.
Use of Facilities on Graduation Day
The two restrooms next to the DWU Staff Mess and in the SDV Memorial Auditorium will be available for public use on graduation day. Please note there is another restroom now adjacent to JPII Hall (at the back, previously for the Covid Centre).
Accommodation
The university will not and cannot provide accommodation for graduands and their guests. There are hotels and guest house providers within the Madang Town vicinity 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).
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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