We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments at our Summer 2022 graduation ceremonies. There are steps you need to take in order to attend your graduation ceremony, so please follow the checklist below carefully. You will also find a full schedule of ceremonies at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions, please contact convocation@douglascollege.ca.
Graduation Checklist
What to bring
- Your student ID
- Your Gaspard confirmation
What to wear
- You will be wearing a gown overtop so you can dress however it makes you comfortable.
- Some choose to wear a dress, skirts and dress pants, or jeans/dress pants.
- Confirmed graduates were sent two (2) guest tickets for assigned graduation ceremony as of May 26.
- Additional guest tickets were made available on May 31 at 12pm PT on this page until sold out, see link for tickets under your specific Ceremony below.
- Guests under the age of 2 do not count towards the two-guest maximum. Please note: these guests will be required to sit on a parent or guardian’s lap.
- Guests must have a ticket to enter the Laura C. Muir Theatre. Guests should arrive 45 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
- Guests who arrive after the procession has begun will be seated by theatre staff when there is an appropriate break in the ceremony (if space permits). Guest seating is unassigned, general admission. We ask that guests stay in their seats for the duration of the ceremony.
- Guests may wear what they are comfortable in and dress for the weather.
If you require special accommodation (i.e., sign language interpretation or wheelchair access), please contact us at convocation@douglascollege.ca at least two weeks before your ceremony.
Parking at the New Westminster Campus will be complimentary to everyone between June 14–17. For directions to the parkade, click here.
Please arrive at the Douglas College New Westminster Campus 1.5 hours before your ceremony begins. To check in, you are required to bring your student ID card and Gaspard order confirmation.
- Coat check for graduates
- Coat check is available on the third floor
- Alternatively, feel free to leave large items at home or with your guests.
- Pick up your credential
- You will pick up your credential in room N3302. Your student ID card is required.
- You will pick up your credential in room N3302. Your student ID card is required.
- Pick up your regalia
- Check in and receive your regalia on the third floor in the Dance Studio, room N3260. Your Gaspard order confirmation is required.
- Prepare for the procession
- Instructions and an overview of the ceremony will be provided to you in your designated pre-procession room (look for signage on the day of the event).
- Attend the reception
- After the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to a light reception at the Level 4 North Plaza.
- Drop off regalia
- After the reception, drop off your regalia in the main concourse.
Anyone can watch on livestream using any device on the day of each Ceremony.
An overflow room located near the concourse is available to watch the ceremonies. Look for ushers to direct guests to that location.
Each Convocation ceremony will last approximately 90 to 120 minutes in length.
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No flash photography allowed during the ceremony. Please keep theatre aisles clear during the ceremony.
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Cakewalk Media will capture each graduate passing the stage for a handshake
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Cakewalk Media will capture each graduate off stage (background and one main light)
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Cakewalk Media will also provide optional post-ceremony graduation portraits (located in the room next to Enrolment Services on the second floor)
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All photos of the ceremony will be hosted on an online gallery and provided on a shared link within 48 hours of the ceremony.
We ask anyone who is unwell or shows any symptoms to please stay home. we also ask that you respect everyone's comfort levels and to please refer to our COVID policy.
- All remaining credentials will be mailed out in early July to the mailing address in myAccount.
- A tracking number will be provided to the graduate once the credential has been mailed out.
Graduation Convocation Schedule
1:30PM – Convocation 1 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Certificate in Community Mental Health Worker
Certificate in Health Care Assistant
Certificate in Medical Office Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Information Management
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
9:30AM – Convocation 2 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Criminology
Diploma in Criminology
Diploma in Legal Studies
Convocation 3 has merged with Convocation 2. If you RSVP'd for Convocation 3, your new event time is now 9:30am.
Associate Degree in Arts
Certificate in Academic Foundations
Certificate in Criminal Justice Studies
Diploma in General Studies
Diploma in Liberal Arts
Faculty of Applied Community Studies
Diploma in Youth Justice
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
5:30PM – Convocation 4 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Science and Technology
Associate Degree in Science
Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching
Certificate in Engineering Foundation
Certificate in Computing Science
Diploma in Engineering and Fabrication Technologies
Diploma in Geological Resources
Diploma in Veterinary Technology
Diploma in Computing Science
Diploma in Opticianry
Diploma in Sport Science
Graduate Diploma in Math and Science Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education
Diploma in Hearing Instrument Practitioner
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
9:30AM – Convocation 5 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
Certificate in General Business
Certificate in Marketing Management
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in General Business
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Marketing
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in International Supply Chain Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Project Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Business Law
Post-Degree Diploma in Marketing
Post-Degree Diploma in Sales
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
1:30PM – Convocation 6 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services
Diploma in Computing Studies and Information Systems
Diploma in Financial Services Management
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Advanced Human Resource Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Computing Studies and Information Systems
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Hospitality Services Management
Post-Degree Diploma International Business Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Analysis
Post-Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Financial Planning
Post-Degree Diploma in Hospitality Marketing
Post-Degree Diploma in Hospitality Management
Post-Degree Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Finance
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
5:30PM – Convocation 7 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
Associate Degree in Arts (Economics)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Certificate in Basic Office Skills
Certificate in Legal Office Admin
Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Office Admin
Diploma in Accounting
Diploma in Commerce & Business Administration
Post-Degree Diploma in Global Bank & Economics
Post-Degree Diploma in Data Analytics
Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting Studies
Post-Degree Diploma in Accounting
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting
Veterinary Office Animal Care
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
9:30AM – Convocation 8 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Certificate in Basic Musicianship
Certificate in Performance & Fine Arts
Certificate of Proficiency in Academic College English
Certificate in Communications
Certificate in Music Technology
Diploma in Performing Arts - Music Technology
Diploma in Performing Arts in Music
Diploma in Performing Arts in Stagecraft and Event Technology
Diploma in Performing Arts in Theatre
Diploma in Performing Arts in Foundation for Music Therapy Studies
Associate Degree in Arts
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre
1:30PM – Convocation 9 – WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE
Faculty of Applied Community Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
Certificate in Customer Service & Cashier Training
Certificate in Career & Employment Preparation
Certificate in Basic Occupational Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Certificate in Post Basic Early Childhood Education
Certificate of Program Completion in Career Development Practice
Certificate in Behaviour Intervention
Certificate in Educational Assistant and Inclusion
Diploma in Classroom and Community Support - Behavioural Intervention
Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
Diploma in Classroom and Community Support
Diploma in Child and Youth Care
Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
Diploma in Early Child Education
Location
New Westminster Campus
Laura C. Muir Theatre