General Information

Spring 2012 Convocation Ceremonies

Wednesday, June 20th at 9:00 am
Wednesday, June 20th at 1:30 pm
Thursday, June 21st at 9:00 am
Thursday, June 21st at 1:30 pm
Friday, June 22th at 9:00 am

See detailed schedule for a list of programs represented at each ceremony.

Willingdon Church and Conference Centre

4812 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC Canada

Attending Convocation

To be eligible to attend the graduation ceremony, a student must have successfully completed all requirements for a diploma/certificate, or bachelor's degree. No exceptions will be made.

In addition, graduates who have any outstanding financial obligations to BCIT at the point of program completion will not be permitted to attend Convocation and cross the stage.

If you have any questions regarding your graduation status, please call Student Records at 604-432-8498.

If you are a full-time student in your last graduating level, to apply to attend the graduation ceremony please fill in the Application to Attend Convocation for Full-time Students.

If you are a part-time studies student who has completed all the required courses for your program, you must submit an Application for BCIT Credential [PDF 501 KB] to the Student Records office by the time indicated on the application. You are not required to submit the "Application to Attend Convocation".

PLEASE NOTE:  Convocation is open to graduates of programs with a minimum of 45.0 credits or programs at an advanced level beyond the diploma level.

If you have questions after reading this material, please contact Student Records at 604-432-8498 or email records@bcit.ca.

Graduation Attire

All students participating in convocation ceremonies are required to wear BCIT graduation regalia. (Approved cultural attire exempted. Contact Elizabeth_Drews@bcit.ca for more information.)

Rental of graduation regalia (gown, hood, cap and tassel) is provided through Gaspard & Sons at a cost of $40. Reserve your regalia online through Gaspard & Sons starting in late April. Students wishing to purchase graduation regalia can do so through buildagrad.ca.

Valedictorians

Valedictorians represent their graduating class at their convocation by delivering a valedictory speech during the ceremony. Nominees must demonstrate involvement with BCIT and the community (e.g. volunteering, peer tutoring, Student Association). Preference will be given to nominees who have maintained a minimum GPA of 80% throughout their program.

To apply, or to nominate a valedictorian for Convocation, please fill in the Valedictorian Nomination Form and submit it to Special Events, SE42 210, or by email Elizabeth_Drews@bcit.ca. Deadline to submit a nomination is May 18, 2012.

Hotel Accommodations

Executive Hotel and Conference Centre
4201 Lougheed Highway
Burnaby, BC
604-297-2114
Executive Hotels
Special rate available for BCIT guests.

Hilton - Vancouver Metrotown
4600 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
604-438-1200
Hilton

Holiday Inn
4405 Central Blvd.
Burnaby, BC
604-438-1881
Holiday Inn Express

Accent Inn Burnaby
3777 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC
604-473-500
1-800-663-0298
Accent Inns