Convocation
Spring convocation: June 14 to15, 2022
We look forward to celebrating our graduates in June 2022. More details will be sent to your student email account once finalized.
2021-2022 graduates
Ceremony information
Stay tuned for updates on ceremony information.
Convocation gifts
Visit Georgian Stores (Bookstore) or share the link with someone who should buy you a gift! to see our selection of credential frames, ceremony liripipes, graduation pins and much more!
The Commencement Group is taking orders for commemorative convocation T-shirts. These shirts will have the names of your entire graduating class on them.
How do I receive my credential?
Credentials will be released in October 2021. Graduates will receive an email in September asking to complete a mailing address form. This must be completed in order to have your credential sent. There will not be an option to pick credentials up at any of the campuses as we are working remotely.
How can I show I am a graduate if I do not have my credential?
Once you have been deemed a graduate, a letter confirming your graduation status and a PDF version of your transcript will be automatically uploaded to the document hub on the student portal.
Information for students
TO RECEIVE YOUR CREDENTIAL, YOU MUST APPLY TO GRADUATE WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND CONVOCATION OR NOT.
Students in their last semester of study including classes, co-op, Praxis or internship should request to graduate.
Students who wish to attend a convocation ceremony must attend the ceremony that aligns with the date they were deemed a graduate. Students are not permitted to attend future convocation ceremonies.
How to apply to graduate
- Log in to Banner
- Select “View academic records and fee account details”
- Select “Apply to graduate”
- Select the final term of study using the drop down menu and click submit
- Select curriculum
- Select the program that you will be graduating from
- Ensure your personal information is correct as this information is used to produce your credential
If you’re a part-time or continuing education student requesting your credential, please email the convocation team to complete a paper application.
Frequently asked questions
Students who miss the deadline are still required to apply to graduate when the application site reopens as per the dates above.
All applications are entered into our convocation queue to be reviewed at the end of the term. Applications are reviewed individually to ensure all requirements have been met. Due to the high volume of applications received, this process can take up to six weeks once the term has ended.
Ensure all outstanding fees and fines are paid in full, and all outstanding book/equipment rentals have been cleared. If you owe fees or parking fines, or if you have outstanding rentals or library books, you may attend the convocation ceremony, but we are not able to release your credential or transcript until your account has been cleared. In addition, we cannot produce an enrolment letter or release your name to an external third party (e.g., for board exams).
The Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) invites Lassman Studios on campus for portrait sittings in advance of convocation. Please visit Lassman Studios Photography and enter Georgian as your school ID to book your photo session.
For information about summer 2020 graduation photos, read this article on the student portal.
Ceremony dates and times
Automotive Business School of Canada (ABSC) Virtual Convocation
- Thursday, Oct. 7
Georgian College Virtual Convocation
- Tuesday, Oct. 19
Live streaming
Attend the convocation ceremony virtually
We stream our convocation ceremonies so that loved ones near and far who cannot attend in person can watch their graduate cross the stage.
At Georgian College, we respect the need to protect personal information. Pursuant to section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), students’ images, names, program, degree/diploma/certificate earned and year of graduation as they appear in convocation programs and in webcasts are considered public information. Participants acknowledge that by attending convocation, their image and/or voice may be captured by photograph, videotape, audiotape, live webcasting and otherwise reproduced during the ceremonies. This personal information is collected under the legal authority of the Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002 and in accordance with Sections 38(2) and 41(1) of FIPPA.
Personal information will be broadcast through live webcasting for the purpose of enabling individuals who are unable to attend convocation to view the ceremonies. Any information captured through photograph, videotape or audiotape may be used for promotional, administrative, educational or research purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to outside service providers for processing and production. If you have any questions about the collection of personal information by Georgian College during convocation, please contact the Office of the Registrar by telephone at 705.728.1968 or email. For more information about FIPPA, please contact Georgian’s Access and Privacy Office by telephone at 705.728.1968, ext. 5770 or by email.
Contact us
Service update
Remote service will be available from Dec. 20 to 23.The office will close for the holiday break at noon on Dec. 23 and re-open on Jan. 3, 2022.
Jan. 3 to 28 – limited in-person services will be available on campus. All services can continue to be accessed remotely.
Georgian’s convocation team supports students through the graduation and convocation process and creates a celebratory ceremony at which graduates are recognized for their academic achievements.
Office of the Registrar
c/o Convocation and Graduation
One Georgian Dr.
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
705.728.1968, ext. 1727
[email protected]
