Camosun College

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Details

1pm

4:30pm

Each ceremony is approximately 1.5 hours in length.

Location

Camosun graduation will be held at the Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, downtown Victoria.

Guest tickets

We are pleased to supply two guest tickets free for each student. Please RSVP online to reserve your tickets before the deadline on May 25 and they will be mailed to you. Please email graduation@camosun.ca if you would like more tickets, and you will be placed on a waiting list.

If you are unable to attend, let us know and your tickets will be released for others to purchase after June 1 for $5 each.

All guest seating is general admission.

Student at graduation.Parking

Please plan on needing time to find parking downtown. We recommend parking at the 745 Broughton Street Parkade or 743 View Street Parkade. Parkades and rates...

Regalia (Cap, gown and stole)

Camosun College provides your regalia; however, regalia must not leave the Royal Theatre and must be returned immediately after the ceremony ends. Graduates not returning the regalia will be invoiced for replacement cost of $100. You may keep your cap.

If you belong to an aboriginal nation, the military, or are from another country, you may choose to wear your regalia, uniform or national dress in place of the graduation gown.

Gown pick up:

Take weather conditions into consideration, and ensure that your footwear is comfortable.

Arrival and check-in procedure

You should arrive at the Royal Theater 1.5 hours before the ceremony and check in separately than your guests. Please look for the appropriate signage, it will direct you to subsequent stations.

1. Check in and receive your seat number
2. Proceed to put on your gown, if you have not already done so
3. Pick up your name card which you will hand to the usher on stage
4. Proceed to the academic procession line-up and appropriate seating listed on your card

If you require mobility assistance, interpreters, or other special assistance please make prior arrangements by contacting graduation@camosun.ca.

Grads at graduation ceremony.Personal belongings and valuables

Please leave your purse and other valuables with your guests or at home. Unfortunately, we don't have a secure location to hold your possessions.

Academic procession

Once you've checked in and put on your gown, you'll be seated in order with your fellow graduates. Graduation volunteers will be there to assist you. Ensure that you retain your name card for handing to the stage usher.

The academic procession is scheduled to start on time. All graduates will need to be in their assigned seats to start the procession. The procession is led by the dias, faculty and graduates. Faculty marshals in full regalia will lead each section of the procession.

Once you've been seated, you will be asked to sing O Canada. Wear your cap during the National Anthem even though dignitaries on stage may remove theirs.

Walking across the stage

When it's time for graduates in your program to cross the stage, you'll be escorted by an usher to the appropriate location. It is essential that you bring your name card for announcing your name on stage. You will hand your name card to the usher standing at the stage. Pause while your name is being announced, cross the stage and shake hands with the College president. As you leave the stage you will be welcomed to the Camosun College Alumni Association and handed an Alumni Pin. Return to your seat.

Professional Photography

Lifetouch Photography are scheduling private photo sessions, with cap and gown for a $10 sitting fee at the Lansdowne and Interurban campus.  Lifetouch will be scheduling photo appointments on March 21 and 22 at the Interurban campus, Portable A room 101 and April 2 and 3 at the Lansdowne campus, Library Media Center room 151.  Book your appointment...

Lifetouch also provides professional photography services as graduates cross the stage and the proofs will be made available online and will give you a choice of layouts and prices. Visit Lifetouch Photography or call 1-866-457-8212 for more information. 

Floral bouquets

Fresh cut, high quality floral bouquets will be available for purchase from Convocation Flowers Inc. at the Royal Theatre on graduation day.

Cancelling your graduation plans

If you've registered to attend grad but need to cancel, please let us know. To cancel, please call 250–370–4570 or email graduation@camosun.ca

Congratulations!

Walking across the stage will be the most ceremonial part of your day, marking a major milestone in your life! Now, a member of the Camosun Alumni, you'll be able to join others on Facebook, Linkedin and YouTube to stay connected and stay informed.

Grads at the graduation ceremony.Webcasting and Video

Camosun graduation will be recorded and available for viewing online after each ceremony. If you have family overseas this is a great way to share the experience with them.

Credentials (certificates, diplomas, degrees)

If you attend the graduation ceremony and have met all the requirements for graduation you'll receive your credentials as you walk off the stage.

If you can't attend you'll receive your credentials by mail.

If you have not completed your program or owe fees, you will receive a letter from the credential table. If you have questions pertaining to eligibility please contact the Enrollment Services office at 250–370–3550 or 1–877–554–7555 (toll free).

Class of 2012 After Party

For the first time ever, Camosun students are organizing the Class of 2012 After Party celebration at the Stathcona Hotel. The event kicks off at 7pm at the Rooftop patio, doors open to Club9one9  at 9pm, featuring a live performance from Jets Overhead. Tickets are $10 for grads and $15 for non grads, but everyone is welcome. You do not want to miss out on the biggest party of the year,  there is drink specials, free food and free bus rides after midnight!
For more information, join us on Facebook – Camosun Class of 2012 After Party!  

Questions?

For questions regarding the grad ceremony, please contact Brooke Madley at graduation@camosun.ca or by phone at 250–370–4570.

For questions regarding your graduation eligibility, please contact the Enrollment Services office at 250–370–3550 or 1–877–554–7555 (toll free).

Last updated: 29-Mar-2012 3:13 pm