Spring 2020 Convocation Update
Like most post-secondaries here and around the world, BCIT has made the difficult decision to postpone our June convocation gathering and instead honour our graduates through a virtual ceremony and reconvene for a second face-to-face celebration when circumstances permit.
Spring 2020 Convocation COVID-19 FAQs
- Following information and advice about COVID-19 from regional and provincial health officers regarding large events, BCIT has made the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Spring 2020 Convocation ceremonies that were scheduled for June 17 to 19, 2020 to ensure the safety of the BCIT community.Alternate plans are being developed to create a memorable experience for graduates to celebrate their accomplishments with their peers, mentors, family and friends.We will provide updates on this website as details, including options to attend a future convocation ceremony, are confirmed.
- Student leaders were consulted about the proposed changes for the traditional in-person ceremony. We want to ensure graduating students have an opportunity to celebrate their achievements, and have committed to holding both a virtual ceremonial celebration and postponed in-person ceremonies.
- Yes, BCIT will host an online celebration in June that will allow graduates and their families to gather virtually and celebrate. We will provide updates on this website as details become available.
- Yes, graduating students will be invited to participate in expanded, in-person convocation ceremonies once it is safe to do so. We will provide updates on this website as details become available.
- Yes, students who have successfully completed the requirements for their degree, diploma, or certificate will graduate and receive their credential.
- Full-time technology students do not have to formally apply to graduate.
- Full-time trades students do not have to formally apply to graduate.
- Full-time apprentice students do have to apply to graduate through completing an Apprentice Application for Credential form.
- Part-time studies students do have to apply to graduate through completing an Application for Credential form.
If you have any questions regarding your application to graduate, please contact Student Records by email at
records@bcit.ca.
- Credentials will be mailed out to your mailing address on record. Please check and update your current address on your account via myBCIT. Credentials will be mailed when safe to do so; at this time, we are estimating delivery in July.
- Please consult with your booking agent or airline. BCIT does not provide refunds for travel.
- BCIT uses Artona, a third-party photographer, for our convocation ceremonies. Artona’s photography studio is temporarily closed until further notice. If you have questions for Artona please contact their online support team directly through live chat at artona.com or email csr@artona.com.
- If you have a question about your eligibility or graduation registration, please contact Student Records by email at records@bcit.ca.
- If you have a question about the virtual celebration or future ceremonies please contact the Events team at convocation@bcit.ca.
