Hardwork, commitment and sacrifice will today pay off for more than 800 students of the University of the South Pacific who will be graduating this afternoon.

The USP Public Relations Office confirms 812 students will be graduating with their degrees, post graduate diplomas, masters, certificates or diplomas.

The Chief Guest is the New Chancellor of the USP and President of the Republic of Nauru, Marcus Stephen.

The graduation will be held at the Vodafone Arena at 2 this afternoon.