Frequently Asked Questions Thunder Bay Campus Graduation?
- WHEN & WHERE IS THE CONVOCATION CEREMONY?
- WHEN DO I ARRIVE AT THE AUDITORIUM?
- CAN I ATTEND A REGIONAL CAMPUS AND WALK ACROSS THEIR STAGE EVEN IF I ATTEND THE THUNDER BAY CEREMONY?
- WHEN AND WHERE DO I GET MY GOWN AND ASSOCIATE HOOD?
- WHAT SHOULD I WEAR UNDERNEATH MY GOWN?
- WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE HOOD?
- HOW DO I WEAR THE HOOD?
- HOW LONG IS THE CEREMONY?
- WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO CLIMB THE STAIRS OR REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE?
- WHERE ARE THE WASHROOMS AND WATER FOUNTAINS?
- CAN I LEAVE MY PURSE OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE MEZZANINE OR BALCONY?
- WHERE DO I GET MY CONVOCATION BOOK?
- WHAT AM I EXPECTED TO DO?
- WHAT IF I AM GETTING MORE THAN ONE DIPLOMA?
- CAN SOMEONE TAKE A PICUTRE OF ME RECEIVING MY DIPLOMA?
- WHAT IF I AM RECEIVING AN AWARD?
- WHAT IF I HAVE TO LEAVE EARLY OR TEND TO A PERSONAL NEED?
- HOW DO I GET MY ACTUAL DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE?
- CAN I KEEP THE HOOD?
- WHY IS MY NAME MISSING FROM THE CONVOCATION BOOK?
- CAN I RETURN THE GOWN/HOOD NEXT WEEK INSTEAD OF AFTER THE CEREMONY?
- WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A FRAME FOR MY DIPLOMA OR GRADUATION PICTURE?
WHEN & WHERE IS THE CONVOCATION CEREMONY?
Friday June 8th at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Drive. Check the Convocation Website for the ceremony time for your program.
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WHEN DO I ARRIVE AT THE AUDITORIUM?
Graduates
Arrive 1 hour before the ceremony and go directly to the floor level posted at the bottom of each set of stairs.
Guests
Guests will be able to enter the auditorium 30 minutes before each ceremony. There is no assigned seating.
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CAN I ATTEND A REGIONAL CAMPUS AND WALK ACROSS THEIR STAGE EVEN IF I ATTEND THE THUNDER BAY CEREMONY?
Yes. All graduates can attend as many Confederation College Convocation ceremonies as they like. Complete the Convocation Guest Information Form and return to Registration Services or Campus Selection for Convocation Attendance.
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WHEN AND WHERE DO I GET MY GOWN AND ASSOCIATE HOOD?
Gowns and Associate Hoods will be available at the Hub in the Shuniah building on Monday May 14, 2012 to Friday June 1, 2012.
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WHAT SHOULD I WEAR UNDERNEATH MY GOWN?
Comfortable and cool as the stage will be quite warm during the ceremony. Suit jackets can be worn but is not recommended. Please note: Your lower legs and foot wear will be visible.
Not appropriate are shorts, jeans, hats or baseball caps.
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WHAT IS AN ASSOCIATE HOOD?
Associate Hoods indicate your program credential.
One Year Ontario College Certificate
- 1 thin blue ribbon/stripe
Two Year Ontario College Diploma
- 2 thin blue ribbon/stripes
Three Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- 3 thin blue ribbon/stripes
One Year Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- 1 thick blue cord
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HOW DO I WEAR THE HOOD?
Associate Hoods rest on your shoulders with the coloured stripes or cord facing the front. Volunteers will be available to assist you on Convocation Day.
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HOW LONG IS THE CEREMONY?
The ceremony is approximately 2 hours in length.
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WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO CLIMB THE STAIRS OR REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE?
Please complete the Assistance During Convocation Form available on the Convocation Website. Identify yourself to the staff/volunteers when you arrive at the auditorium. They will be happy to assist you.
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WHERE ARE THE WASHROOMS AND WATER FOUNTAINS?
The Ladies Washroom is on the right side of the auditorium, the Gentlemen’s Washroom is on the left side of the auditorium. Water Fountains are located outside each washroom.
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CAN I LEAVE MY PURSE OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS ON THE MEZZANINE OR BALCONY?
No. You need to make arrangements to have someone in the audience hold your belongings. There is no coat check available.
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WHERE DO I GET MY CONVOCATION BOOK?
Grads
- on your stage chair
Guests
- handed out when entering the auditorium
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WHAT AM I EXPECTED TO DO?
Watch the graduate in front of you. You will be led in procession. Stay standing until after “O Canada”. You will be signaled when your row is to get up and walk to the announcer’s side. You will be instructed to walk up to the Orator, hand them your name card and whisper your name to them. Once your name is announced you are to walk across the stage. First, the President will greet you, then a Board of Governors member, next, the Dean of your school will hand the diploma/certificate casing, lastly, your program Coordinator/designate will shake your hand. You will then proceed down the side where Stage helpers will be on hand to guide you. Do not leave anything behind. You will not return to the same seat.
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WHAT IF I AM GETTING MORE THAN ONE DIPLOMA?
You will need to decide what program you wish to sit with as you will only be crossing the stage once. You will pick up both diplomas in the tent after the ceremony.
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CAN SOMEONE TAKE A PICUTRE OF ME RECEIVING MY DIPLOMA?
Yes! There will also be professional photographer to capture the special moment when you receive your diploma. These photos will be viewable online for purchase starting on Saturday, June 9th. The photos link will be available from www.confederationc.on.ca/alumni/. A display booth for the “Convocation Photos & Frames” will be set up in the lobby. Purchase of diploma frames and framing services are available in the tent outside the auditorium, or online for additional services.
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WHAT IF I AM RECEIVING AN AWARD?
After you cross the stage, you will be directed to sit in the row directly behind the stage party - this row is for award recipients. You will be presented your award and photos after the diplomas and certificates have been issued.
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WHAT IF I HAVE TO LEAVE EARLY OR TEND TO A PERSONAL NEED?
Once you’ve been presented your diploma/certificate case, instead of returning to your seat, advise the stage staff you have to leave. They will guide you in exiting the stage.
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HOW DO I GET MY ACTUAL DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE?
After the ceremony proceed to the tent outside the auditorium and return the gown and hood and pick up your diploma/certificate.
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CAN I KEEP THE HOOD?
Associate Hoods may be purchased in the tent directly after the ceremony ($40.00) with cash or cheque.
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WHY IS MY NAME MISSING FROM THE CONVOCATION BOOK?
We apologize if we missed your name.
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CAN I RETURN THE GOWN/HOOD NEXT WEEK INSTEAD OF AFTER THE CEREMONY?
Yes, only your diploma will not be issued until the return of both the gown and hood. Make sure to inform tent staff that you are keeping the hood and gown. If the gown/hood is returned extremely late or damaged then you will be responsible for additional charges.
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WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A FRAME FOR MY DIPLOMA OR GRADUATION PICTURE?
In the tent where you return your gown/hood there will be a table set up by a vendor to purchase frames. The purchase price will vary with the styles available; also you can go to the Picture Store at 269 Red River Road – 345-9989.
Grad Bears and Roses will be available for purchase before and after each ceremony in the Auditorium.
If you have other questions or concern do not hesitate to contact the Registrar’s office (registrationservices@confederationc.on.ca) or your Regional Campus.
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