Convocation

• If it is determined you aren't eligible to graduate at this time, your academic advisor or program chair will be in contact with you.
• If you are  unable to attend the ceremony, please call and let us know at 1 800 661 6490 extension 8441 or email kyla.graham@lakelandcollege.ca.

If you are unable to walk up stairs and onto the stage, please let us know as soon as you can.

As this is a formal event, we ask that you dress accordingly.

• Ceremonies usually run just under 2 hours.
• Look for a QR code link to the convocation program. It will be posted around the venue. Your guests will be able to follow the program. You'll also be able to download and print the program.

• There is no limit to the number of guests you can bring but seating is limited and on a first come first seated basis.
• Due to the nature, length of the program and limited number of seats, we recommend leaving little ones at home.

• There will be a photographer on site the days of the ceremonies for cap/gown photos with friends and family (drop-in only before and after the ceremonies). There is no obligation to purchase any photos. Session fees are payable at time of session to the photographer. For more information, contact reimaginedportraitart@gmail.com.
• Family and friends are welcome to take pictures before, during and after the exercises. They should come up close when you're on the stage.
• Lakeland staff will also be taking photos before, during and after the ceremonies and those photos will be posted on Flickr where they can be downloaded for free

The ceremonies will be live-streamed.  Send the link www.lakelandcollege.ca/grad to family who are unable to attend in person.

The student with the highest academic standing on each campus receives the Governor General's medal.

President's Medals are presented at each campus convocation.

Graduates who are 2nd, 3rd and even 4th generation alumni are also recognized with generation pins.

Distinguished citizens or distinguished alumni are convocation speakers.

President's Circle inductees are honoured the day before convocation.

Celebrate your big day with a stop at our cmapus bookstore. Make your day extra special with one or more of these items:

• fresh roses – singles, 3-pack, 6-pack, and dozen bouquets (while supplies last)
• diploma frames
• grad teddy bears
• Lakeland apparel & merchandise
• Gifts, cold water, and tissues – Because convocation is emotional

Convocation teas are opportunity for your family and friends to meet your classmates and your instructors and take pictures. Everyone is welcome.

In Lloydminster, the tea is in the Servus Credit Union Hospitality Centre immediately after the ceremony

In Vermilion, the tea is between the two ceremonies back on campus in the cafeteria located in Alumni Hall. 

8:30-9:30 am

• pick up your gown, cap/tassel, and stole in room 1011
• check for your assigned classroom where you'll gather
• go to your assigned classroom where you will get ready including putting on your gown and stole

9:50 am

• you must be gowned and waiting in your assigned area
• you will be placed by program in alphabetical order by last name

10:15 am sharp

• you'll be lead to where you assemble for the academic processional start

10:25 sharp
Bag piper will lead procession into the ceremony space. You will  follow board, faculty & special guests into the venue where you will be seated

10:30 am sharp
Ceremony begins when the processional enters the gymnasium.

12 pm (noon)
Convocation Tea immediately follows the ceremony in the cafeteria. Everyone is welcome.

3 pm
Deadline for all gowns and stoles to be returned. Caps and tassels are yours to keep!

 

8:30 - 9:30 am

• pick up your gown, cap/tassel, and stole in the Vermilion Curling Rink adjacent to the stadium
• check for your assigned classroom where you'll gather
• go to your assigned area where you will get ready including putting on your gown and stole

9:30 am
You must be gowned and waiting in by your program sign in the curling rink. You will be placed in alphabetical order by last name

9:45 am sharp
You will assemble for academic processional.

9:55 am sharp
Procession to the Vermilion Stadium will start led by a bag piper. You will follow board, faculty & special guests into the venue where you will be seated

10 am sharp
Ceremony will start as processional enters the stadium.

11:30 am - 1 pm
Convocation Tea served at the Lakeland College cafeteria. Everyone is welcome.

5 pm
All gowns and stoles to be returned by 5 pm. Caps and tassels are yours to keep.

 

11:30 am - 1 pm:
Convocation Tea served at the Lakeland College cafeteria. Everyone is welcome!

12:30 - 1:30 pm
Pick up your gown, cap/tassel, and stole, Vermilion curling rink Please be in your assigned program area (look for signs) where you will get ready

2 pm
You must be gowned and waiting in by your program sign in the curling rink. You will be placed in alphabetical order by last name

2:15 pm sharp
You will assemble for academic processional.

2:25 sharp
Procession to the Vermilion Stadium will start led by a bag piper. You will follow board, faculty & special guests into the venue where you will be seated

2:30 pm sharp
Ceremony starts as processional enters the stadium

5 pm
All gowns and stoles to be returned by 5 pm. Caps and tassels are yours to keep

 

 

Before the deadline, you need to apply to graduate on My Lakeland.

Currently, the Apply to Graduate application is closed but you can still request your academic record to be reviewed so you can receive your parchment.  Please email records@lakelandcollege.ca.

Lakeland loves to celebrate alumni connections.

If your parent(s), grandparent(s) or great-grandparent(s) attended Vermilion School of Agriculture, Vermilion Agriculture & Vocational College, Vermilion College or Lakeland College, please apply for an alumni generation pin.

Early to mid May is the deadline to apply for an alumni generation pin. Please see the form above.