Students who complete all degree requirements prior to April 30 will be eligible to attend the annual Convocation scheduled for May 29, 2026, at the Prince George campus.
Two in-person Convocation Ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre at the Prince George Campus.
Graduands can determine the ceremony they are in by referencing the convocation-ceremony-schedule-faculty-and-degree-program.pdf
Graduands receiving multiple credentials cross the Convocation stage once. The higher-level credential is acknowledged during the ceremony; If a graduand is receiving a certificate and a bachelor’s degree, they will attend the ceremony that lists their bachelor’s degree. If a graduand is receiving two certificates, they will cross the stage for the certificate that occurs first in the program listing.
During the ceremony graduands will process into the gymnasium, being seated as directed by Student Marshalls. Graduands must have their procession card with them to be scanned prior to going onto the stage. Once on stage, the procession and phonetics cards are handed to the Orator who reads the name on the card as each graduand walks to the middle of the stage. Once at center stage, each graduand will shake hands with the Chancellor, President and other Program/Faculty representatives before receiving an Alumni pin from the Alumni Council Chair and exiting the stage to be seated.
At the close of the Ceremony, graduands will stand for the tassel turn as directed by the Alumni Council Chair before recessing out of the gymnasium following the drummers, directed by Student Marshalls. Ceremony 1 graduates will be led back to the Agora steps for their class photo. Class photos for Ceremony 2 graduands will occur prior to their ceremony. The ceremony process can be viewed by watching past ceremonies.
We highly recommend graduands wear comfortable shoes for Convocation Day as standing in lines and walking from campus to the Northern Sports Centre and back, will occur, rain or shine.
Preparatory Activities
In preparation for May 29, there are various activities on Thursday May 28 that we recommend graduands do to be prepared. Remember to bring photo identification and ensure your procession card is brought back on Friday for the Ceremony to process across the stage. Do not bring your parchment back with you on Friday. Thursday is also a good time to grab caps from the UNBC Bookstore, should graduands want to purchase one.
Thursday, May 28
Graduand Regalia (gown and hood) Pickup (Thursday OR Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Canfor Winter Garden
Registration, Parchment Pickup, and Phonetics (Thursday OR Friday)
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (extended hours to 6:00 p.m. pending staff availability)
Bentley Centre
Convocation Day Ceremony Schedules
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Friday, May 29 Ceremony 1 (Morning) Graduand Regalia (gown and hood) Pickup (Mandatory if not done on Thursday) Arrive between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Canfor Winter Garden
Graduand Gowning (Optional; only if assistance needed) Arrive by 8:00 a.m. Good Earth Sitting Area
Graduand Registration, Parchment Pickup, and Phonetics (Mandatory if not done on Thursday) Arrive by 8:10 a.m. Bentley Centre
Processional Lineup (Mandatory) Be in line by 8:30 a.m. Bentley Hallway
Procession to the Northern Sport Centre (Mandatory) 9:00 a.m. Bentley Hallway to Northern Sport Centre Field House - Student Marshals will lead graduands.
Convocation Ceremony (Mandatory) 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Northern Sport Centre Gymnasium
Class Photo (Mandatory) 12:15 p.m. (OR right after ceremony) Agora Courtyard Steps - Student Marshals will lead graduates after Ceremony.
Celebratory Treats and Beverages (Optional) 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Agora Courtyard - Graduates are invited to enjoy treats and beverages with their family and friends following the AM Ceremony.
Regalia Returns (Mandatory) 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Canfor Winter Garden |
Friday, May 29 Ceremony 2 (Afternoon) Celebratory Treats and Beverages (Optional) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Agora Courtyard - Graduands are invited to enjoy treats and beverages with their family and friends prior to the PM Ceremony.
Graduand Regalia (gown and hood) Pickup (Mandatory if not done on Thursday) Arrive between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. Canfor Winter Garden
Graduand Gowning (Optional; only if assistance needed) Arrive by 12:30 p.m. Good Earth Sitting Area
Graduand Registration, Parchment Pickup, and Phonetics (Mandatory if not done on Thursday) Arrive by 12:40 p.m. Bentley Centre
Class Photo (Mandatory) 1:00 p.m. Agora Courtyard Steps - All Ceremony 2 graduands meet in the Agora Courtyard.
Processional Lineup (Mandatory) Be in line by 1:30 p.m. Bentley Hallway
Procession to the Northern Sport Centre (Mandatory) 2:00 p.m. Bentley Hallway to Northern Sport Centre Field House – Student Marshals will lead graduands.
Convocation Ceremony (Mandatory) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Northern Sport Centre Gymnasium
Regalia Returns (Mandatory) 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Canfor Winter Garden |