Convocation

In order to attend Convocation, you need to meet certain requirements of your program. This will be verified when you apply to graduate.

Questions regarding requirements for graduation and application status can be found in the Academic Calendar applicable to your year(s) of study. Specific questions can be directed to the Registrar's Office.

Graduation rings are available through various vendors, such as Jostens, and are the responsibility of the student. Jostens typically sets up a booth on campus a few times throughout the academic year. Keep an eye out for posters indicating dates and times.

Fairview graduates will receive an invitation in the mail by the end of January. We will also make classroom visits to hand-deliver invitations to students who are currently on campus.

Grande Prairie graduates must apply to graduate and attend Convocation. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive event-specific details.

Ticket information can be found here.

No. The only time that you will incur a fee is if you require a replacement parchment or if you want to have it sent by courier.

The ceremony lasts approximately 1 hour.

Wear regular business dress. The gown has long sleeves and will complement any style of dress shirt underneath. Dresses shouldn't be longer than calf-length. The gowns can be quite warm, and you may be sitting under the lights on stage, so you may wish to dress appropriately.

Yes, we encourage all family members to participate in this celebration of your accomplishments. Please keep in mind that the ceremony will last approximately one hour.

For the Grande Prairie campus graduates, we offer a family room for those with small children, allowing all guests to enjoy the ceremony. The family room has a live feed of the ceremony as well as toys and light refreshments.

Please note that all ceremony attendees, including babies, will require a ticket.

Your legal name will appear on your parchment as recorded in the official student record (with the format Firstname MiddleInitial. Lastname or FirstInitial. Middlename Lastname). If you require a change to your record, please complete the Student Change of Information Form and forward it to the Registrar's Office.

A photographer will be available to take your picture while you are on stage during the convocation ceremony. These photos will be available from the photographer for a fee after the day and are the financial responsibility of the individual.

Formal portraits are the responsibility of the student and may be arranged with a photographer of choice.

For the Fairview campus graduates, the photographer will also be present for the President's Tea in the Atrium for family or formal photos.

Please email the Registrar’s Office to let them know of your change in circumstances. 

• Grande Prairie: email @email
• Fairview: email @email

Parchments are not prepared until all final marks have been received and graduate status has been confirmed. Once eligibility has been determined, parchments are prepped for distribution. This process typically takes between 2 and 6 weeks to complete, and when complete, the parchment is mailed to the address listed on the application. If no address is provided, we will send it to the permanent address noted on the student's official record. If you require a change to your record, please update your address through your online account or complete the Student Change of Information Form and forward it to the Registrar’s Office.

Grande Prairie Convocation: Students will receive their NWP parchment on the day of Convocation.