Graduation Ceremonies

The ceremony schedule is available on this page, under the Dates section.

You must confirm your attendance so that we can reserve your gown.

Eligible* graduates will be invited by email to fill out a registration form. If you do not receive this invitation before mid-March (spring ceremonies) or mid-September (fall ceremonies), please contact us.

*Students who expect to complete their studies (including placement) between September 1^st and April 30^th will receive an invitation to attend the spring convocation ceremonies. Students who expect to complete their studies (including placement) between May 1^st and August 31^st will receive an invitation to attend the fall convocation ceremonies.

Yes, but certain conditions may apply for ceremonies taking place in Sudbury. You may choose from the list of graduation sites provided in the registration form. Changes will not be possible after May 1^st (for spring ceremonies) or October 1^st (for fall ceremonies).

If you are an international student and your loved ones need a visa to attend the ceremony, please include this information in your registration form. Letters will be produced in April (for spring ceremonies) and in September (for fall ceremonies). Your letter will be sent to you by email at the address provided in the registration form. CHANGES WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE AFTER YOUR LETTER IS PRODUCED.

The number of guests you can invite depends on the potential number of graduates and the number of seats available. The maximum number of guests per graduate for each campus is listed on this page, under the Dates section.

Seats will be reserved for graduates who have confirmed their attendance via the registration form. Seats are not reserved for guests: first come, first served.

Loved ones who cannot join you in person will be able to do so virtually (live) or view the recording online at any time. Livestreaming links will be published before the ceremonies on this page.

A professional photographer will be on site to immortalize this very special moment. They will take a photo of you on the stage when you receive your diploma from the president as well as a group photo at the end of the ceremony. The photos will be available from an internal Collège Boréal site (see Photos section).

Yes. All graduation ceremonies will be livestreamed. Links will be posted on this page.

Students who expect to complete their studies (including placement) between September 1^st and April 30^th will receive an invitation to attend the spring convocation ceremonies. Students who expect to complete their studies (including placement) between May 1^st and August 31^st will receive an invitation to attend the fall convocation ceremonies.

THESE DATES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE PREPARATION OF MATERIALS (DIPLOMAS, BOOKLET, ETC.).

If you do not receive this invitation, please contact us by email at remises@collegeboreal.ca.

• Arrive one hour before your ceremony begins.
• Head to the gown room. Boréal staff will be on site to guide you.
• Do not bring personal belongings with you. Leave them with your guests before heading to the gown room.
• The master of ceremonies will welcome guests and kick off the procession.
• There will be the national anthem, ceremonial speeches and then, the long-awaited moment: the handing out of diplomas.
• Just before the end of the ceremony, a graduating student will be invited to speak.
• Once the ceremony is over, you will be invited to meet your loved ones, your peers and College staff at the cocktail area.
• Return your gown and stole before leaving the premises.
• Share photos on your social media and tag us @collegeboreal.

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After the ceremony, once you have returned your gown and stole, we will give you an envelope containing your official certificate or diploma. Tuition and incidental fees must be paid in full to receive your certificate, diploma or transcript. If not collected on site, your certificate or diploma will be mailed to you. It is therefore very important to update your postal address now (remises@collegeboreal.ca).

For any questions on this subject, you can write to remises@collegeboreal.ca. Please ensure you include your student ID number in your message and your full name. Please include all your questions in one email.

If you have any questions regarding graduation ceremonies, please look over the contents of this page. If you cannot find the answer here, you can write to remises@collegeboreal.ca.

Please ensure you include your ID number in your message and your full name. Please ensure you include your student ID number in your message and your full name. Please include all your questions in one email.