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-August (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. You may attend the ceremony even if there is an outstanding balance on your account. However, you must pay the full balance before receiving your diploma or any other official documents from the College, including your transcript.

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).

Collège Boréal no longer provides invitation letters for family members living abroad. If the visitor’s country of origin requires them to obtain a temporary resident visa (TRV) for entry into Canada, it is up to that person to submit an application following the guidelines provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In some cases, the letter may need to be notarized. The following documents may be included with the application:

• A copy of emailed invitations
• A proof of enrolment (BAR-025) if you are still studying
• A graduation confirmation letter (BAR-025B) if you have completed your program

Family members who cannot attend in person will be able to join virtually (live) or watch a recording online at any time. The links to the livestream will be posted on the Collège Boréal website prior to the ceremonies. For any questions, please visit the IRCC website or contact Boréal International.

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).

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 TIMELINES ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PREPARING MATERIALS SUCH AS DIPLOMA PRINTING, BOOKLET DESIGN, AND CEREMONY VENUE RESERVATIONS, 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.