After you apply to graduate and successfully complete the requirements for your program, Student Records will award your credential, and issue your well-earned parchment. Graduation Application To receive a Camosun College credential, students must apply to graduate in the final term of their program, regardless of whether they plan to participate in the Camosun Convocation Ceremonies.If you are in your final termApplication Opens Application ClosesYour convocation ceremony will be:2023 Winter Term(Jan 1 – Apr 30 2023)March 15April 30June 2023 2023 Summer Term(May 1 – Aug 31 2023) July 15 August 31 June 2024 2023 Fall Term(Sep 1 – Dec 31 2023) November 15 December 31 June 2024Am I eligible to submit my graduation application?You are eligible to apply to graduate if:You are in the final term of your program, including any internship or co-op work term(s)*.Your program appears in myCamosun under Student Planning/My Program.You meet the required Institution GPA for your program. View My Program in myCamosun.*See important internship and co-op information on the FAQ page.You are not eligible to apply to graduate if you are enrolled in any of the following non-credential programs:Apprenticeship ProgramsBaccalaureate of Science - NursingCollege PrepEarly Childhood Educators Work-Integrated LearningInternational Education StudiesOpen or Undeclared programSouth Island Partnership (SIP)/Dual Credit studentUndeclared Major/Specialization (e.g. Business Administration - Undeclared (Degree))University TransferUnsure if you’re eligible to graduate or have questions? See the FAQ page.How to submit my Graduation Application:Log in to myCamosun when the graduation application period opens.Select Graduation Overview.Select Apply to your program of study.Complete Application Details (required fields).Complete Parchment Mailing Details.Before you submit your application, please ensure all information is completed and correct.Select Submit.You will receive an email confirmation to your address on file and the application status in your Graduation Overview, will show ‘Application submitted on YYYY/MM/DD’.Having issues submitting your graduation application or have questions? See the FAQ page.Credentials and ParchmentsWhen will I be awarded my credential and receive my parchment?Credentialing is completed within 6 weeks after each Graduation Application deadline. The Graduation Application will no longer be visible on the Graduation Overview page once you are credentialed. Your credential will be visible on your unofficial transcript in myCamosun.Parchments are mailed via Canada Post within 12 weeks of each Graduation Application deadline. They are mailed to the ‘Ship to…’ address submitted in the Graduation Application. Parchments will not be produced if fees or fines are owed to the college.Important: If you require a change of address for your parchment and it’s after the Graduation Application deadline, email credentials@camosun.ca. Changing your address in your student profile will not update the mailing address of your parchment.Have questions about credentialing or parchments? See the FAQ page.ConvocationHow do I attend my Convocation Ceremony?Graduates from the preceding Summer, Fall and Winter terms, receive an invite by the end of May for their Camosun Convocation Ceremony. Click here for further information about Camosun’s Convocation Ceremonies.Transcripts and Letters of CompletionOfficial transcripts provide the official academic record for students past and present. Transcripts must be ordered; they are not provided upon credentialing.Domestic letters of completion are for students who require proof of program completion prior to being credentialed or receiving their parchment. Request a domestic letter of completion by emailing credentials@camosun.ca; include your name, student ID number, and request for a letter of completion.International letters of completion/graduation are produced by Camosun International for international students. International students do not require a parchment to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Please request a Letter of Completion/Graduation for this purpose if you have not already done so. For more information, please contact international_advisors@camosun.ca.Replacement or Duplicate ParchmentsReplacement parchments will be provided to a graduate whose name has changed or whose parchment has been lost/destroyed.Duplicate parchments will be provided to a graduate who requires a copy of the original. If you require legal proof of your credential for an employer, etc., please order an official transcript rather than a duplicate parchment.To formally request a replacement or duplicate parchment, please email credentials@camosun.ca. Please include:Your full nameStudent IDDate of birthIndicate the request type: Replacement* (the original was lost, destroyed or a name change occurred)Duplicate (a copy of the original will be produced and stamped as ‘Duplicate’)The name(s) of the credential(s) for which you are requesting a replacement or duplicate parchmentThe address to which you would like it mailed via Canada Post (no pick-up option available)Your name as you wish for it to appear on your parchment*You may be asked to return your original document in the case of a replacement request. In the case of a name change request, you may be asked to provide legal ID proving your name change.Alumni StatusAs Camosun alumnus, there are many services available to you through the Alumni Association.BC Adult Graduation DiplomaInformation on how to apply to graduate from the BC Adult Graduation Diploma (BCAGD). Contact information Graduation and Credentials Please emailcredentials@camosun.ca