Kwantlen University College - Convocation

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Convocation Ceremony is:
June 3, 2003

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All students who successfully complete or are about to complete their program of study between June 1, 2002 and May 31, 2003 are encouraged to attend their Convocation Ceremony. Final confirmation and permission to attend this ceremony is dependant on the student completing the following prior to March 31, 2003:

  • Submit your Graduation Credential Request Form, at least 6 weeks prior to the completion of your program (6 weeks allows for further evaluation and confirmation of your grades for graduation). (See Graduation Forms (PDF).
  • Once you have paid your Graduation Credential Request fee of $25.00, there is no additional fee to attend the Convocation Ceremony.
  • Submit your Convocation Ceremony and Regalia Application Form Deadline: March 31, 2003. (See Graduation Forms (PDF).
  • Ensure that you do not have any "Holds" (Accounting Fees, Library Fines, etc.).
If your account shows a hold at the time of the Convocation Ceremony, your credential will be withheld. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all fees and fines have been cleared.

If you have questions regarding your courses and have not applied for your credential, please make an appointment to see an Educational Advisor for further assistance. In addition, if you have completed courses at Outside Institutions and are requesting Transfer Credit, it is your responsibility to ensure that all documentation has been submitted and assessed 8 weeks prior to Convocation. The last day to do this for the 2003 Convocation Ceremony would be April 1, 2003. If you have any questions about the status of your Transfer Credit you may check your student records on-line or contact the Transfer Credit Evaluation Office at 604.599.2772.

Please note: Only students who are eligible to graduate will be sent information about the 2003 Convocation Ceremony. Graduands who will not be attending the Convocation Ceremony on June 3, 2003 will have their credentials mailed out by the end of June 2003. (Reminder: Please ensure that your address is kept up to date with the Registrar’s Office.) Graduates who have already received their credentials, but have misplaced them or require a replacement copy, can order a duplicate copy. The cost to replace your credential is $25.00.

2003 Convocation Agenda


Kwantlen University College's 21st Annual Convocation Ceremony will be held June 3, 2003, at the Chandos Pattison Auditorium, in Surrey. This year, Kwantlen University College has divided their Convocation Ceremony into two events. The Convocation Ceremony will be held in the afternoon and the second Convocation Ceremony will be held in the evening. You can check back later on this web site for further details regarding program placement and times.



General Convocation Ceremony Information



Each graduand attending the Convocation Ceremony may bring three guests. Tickets are not required. As there will be limited seating graduands are asked to respect this limit. Audience Seating: seating is on a first-come, first served basis. Relatives and friends must be seated at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to the Convocation Ceremony.

The Convocation Ceremony will be approximately 2 hours in length. As not to disrupt the ceremony, graduands are requested to attend the full length of the service.

If you are a person with a disability or are bringing a guest with a disability and wish to arrange an accommodation, please fill in the appropriate area on the Convocation Ceremony and Regalia Application Form. A Kwantlen University College staff member will contact you to arrange accommodation(s).

Parking is located at the Pacific Academy (10238 - 168th Street, Surrey) - Chandos Pattison Auditorium free of charge.

Handicapped parking is also available.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

Important Reminder: All graduands attending this year's graduation ceremony will receive an "assembly card". It is important that you bring this card with you the day of the ceremony. (Further instructions will be supplied to all graduands attending.) Graduands may pick up their Graduation Gown in the Chandos Pattison Auditorium two hours prior to their Convocation Ceremony. Faculty and Administrators may also pick up their Convocation Regalia two hours prior to the Convocation Ceremony. Graduands, Faculty and Administrators planning to attend this year's Convocation Ceremony, must order their regalia prior to March 31st, 2003. (see Convocation Regalia Application). Please be advised, academic regalia must be returned immediately after your Convocation Ceremony. Graduands failing to do so, will be charged $200.00. All academic records will be withheld until the regalia is returned or charges are paid.

Academic Regalia


All Bachelor Degree graduands will be wearing the mortarboard commonly referred to as caps and academic hoods. Each hood symbolizes the completion of degree studies. As well, all Bachelor degree graduands will be gowned in Navy Blue.

  • Bachelor of Applied Design in Fashion Design and Technology - (Black hood with a Green border)
  • Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design - (Black hood with a Green border)
  • Bachelor of Applied Journalism - (Black Hood with Green border)
  • Bachelor of Applied Arts in Psychology - (Black Hood with Cream border)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration - (Black hood with a Silver border)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing - (Black hood with a Scarlet border)
  • Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology - (Black hood with a Gold/Aztec border)

All Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Citation, Certificate of Completion and Provincial Diploma graduands will be gowned in Navy Blue. Faculty and Administrators wearing hoods and gowns will be representing their College or University graduate colours identifying their degrees.

Graduation Credential and Photo Frames


Significant Impact Award Corporation has designed simple and elegant frames to showcase your credential. A portion of the sales of these frames will support University College and Alumni Programs. You may order from their web site or from their 24 hour order desk at 1.800.884.3199 or fax 1.416.497.7518.

Graduation Portraits


The Artona Group Inc., photographers will be available before and after the Convocation Ceremony for photographs. Due to the number of Graduands in attendance at Convocation, it is recommended to have your photos done ahead of time. If you require further information or would like to book a sitting, please contact The Artona Group Inc. or call 1.800.668.3866 extention - 0. The Artona website and special prices for Kwantlen students will be available shortly, please check back for further information.

Graduation Alumni


To learn more about Kwantlen University College Alumni, contact the Alumni Office at 604.599.2264.

Questions?


If you have any further questions about graduation, please contact the Graduation Office at 604.599.2464.
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