Alumni
Welcome University of Waikato's graduates, staff and friends. Stay in touch with our alumni and friends community and let us connect you with learning opportunities to increase your knowledge and help you in your career.
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We love hearing from our alumni. Connect with us and keep your details up-to-date so we can share news and celebrate your future success.
2024 New Year Honours List
It's always an honour to be able to share in the successes of The University of Waikato Alumni and Friends. Warmest of congratulations to Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson for being awarded an ONZM in the 2024.m.n,/n./n.,/m New Year Honours List.,
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The University of Waikato celebrates and honours graduates who have made outstanding contributions to their professions or communities by presenting them with a Distinguished Alumni Award.
Library and database access
Alumni can join the Library free of charge. This includes in-person borrowing and access to a set of library databases specifically licensed for alumni use.
Academic transcripts
Alumni can access digital versions of academic transcripts and graduation documents through the My eQuals platform or by contacting Student Services.
Careers and employment services
Careers Development Services offer a range of career development tools to support and enhance your employability skills and to refine your personal brand.
Past graduation programmes
Each year, hundreds of new alumni join our community at graduation ceremonies. You can view copies of the University of Waikato's graduation programmes from 1967.
Wear Waikato proud
Show your friends you are Waikato proud with merchandise and memorabilia. Choose from hoodies, tracksuits, accessories or get one of each.
Te Pou Taunaki Foundation
We welcome and encourage donations from anyone with an active interest in Waikato University — including alumni, staff, students and members of the community.
Further study
Whether you want to gain new professional qualifications, pursue a personal ambition or change your career, the University has plenty of options for further study.
Reminiscing
The University opened in 1964 after years of lobbying by a group of Hamilton locals, determined to improve their city. Today, we have thousands of students and more than 90,000 graduates.
UniRec discount
Keep active at UniRec gym. As a Waikato alumni, you can enjoy 10% off a community membership. Free seven day trials are also available.