Current Students

Timeline & Checklist

PRIOR TO GRADUATION

(1) Register for Convocation 2011 online by FRIDAY, MAY 6th 2011.

(2) Pay the $20.00 rental fee by FRIDAY, MAY 6th 2011.

(3) Order any additional tickets (up to two) through the 'Extra Tickets' link by FRIDAY, MAY 6th 2011.

If you are not attending graduation, print and fill out the “REQUEST FOR DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PICK UP OR BY COURIER" (PLEASE NOTE - Graduates need to request their diploma within one year of graduating)

GRADUATION DAY

- Ensure your guests have their tickets for entrance. Guests without tickets will not be admitted (remember, the graduate does not need a ticket).

- It is recommended that you leave personal items (purses, cameras) with your guests. There is no secure storage space in the Rehearsal Hall.

SCHEDULE

9:00AM Graduates arrive through Stage Door (North side of building) and go to the Rehearsal Hall for gowning. Guests enter (with tickets) through the main entrance. Once gowned, graduates will join guests for our Alumni Association Reception until 10:30AM in the main lobby.

10:55AM
Graduates will be called to assemble, fully gowned, in the "Loading Dock" area.

Note: It is essential to remain in the arranged order to ensure accurate presentation of diplomas.

11:00AM Graduates will line up in their program groups and prepare for the procession.

11:30AM Ceremony starts (expected to last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hrs)

After Ceremony Following the ceremony, please return your gown to avoid charges and to receive your official diploma. Frames for your diploma will be available to purchase at our framing/Michener Wear table.

NOTE: To ensure your participation in the ceremony, please arrive by the times provided. Due to the complex arrangements involved in arranging a successful ceremony, if you arrive late there is no guarantee that you will be able to join the ceremony.

9:00AM	Graduates arrive through Stage Door (North side of building) and go to the Rehearsal Hall for gowning. Guests enter (with tickets) through the main entrance. Once gowned, graduates will join guests for our Alumni Association Reception until 10:30AM in the main lobby.
10:55AM	Graduates will be called to assemble, fully gowned, in the "Loading Dock" area. Note: It is essential to remain in the arranged order to ensure accurate presentation of diplomas.
11:00AM	Graduates will line up in their program groups and prepare for the procession.
11:30AM	Ceremony starts (expected to last approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hrs)
After Ceremony	Following the ceremony, please return your gown to avoid charges and to receive your official diploma. Frames for your diploma will be available to purchase at our framing/Michener Wear table.