Convocation/Graduation Ceremony
Convocation 2025
This year’s graduation ceremony will take place on April 26, 2026, at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Registration is now open!
Convocation is an occasion that celebrates your hard work, dedication, and academic achievements. We encourage you to invite your loved ones to share in your special day and celebrate your success.
Registration Information
Graduate Registration Details
- Registration for graduates is FREE, but you must register so we can order you a cap and gown.
- The deadline for graduate registration is March 5, 2026.
Academic Attire
- We will provide you with a rental gown for the ceremony. Gowns need to be returned to the gowning area after the ceremony.
- You will receive a cap with a tassel as a memento to commemorate your achievement.
Guest Tickets
- Guest tickets for your family and friends will be available through Arts Commons.
- Each ticket is priced at $5.55 per-person (required for every individual aged 2 years or older).
- You can purchase guest tickets until April 26, 2026, or until they are sold out as space is limited.
Additional Information
Student Graduate Honorary Speaker Nomination Information
The Student Graduate Honorary Speaker provides a formal address to all fellow graduating students and faculty and guests at Convocation. The speaker offers an address that celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class, reflects the experiences of the year, and provides a message for the future. To address one’s peers and College faculty and guests is among the highest distinction a student can receive. Any Columbia College student, staff, or faculty member can nominate a graduating student to be a Student Graduate Honorary Speaker. Potential candidates should be graduating and attending the convocation in the year that they are speaking, be a strong public speaker, and have a history of positive and engaged activity in their program.
Nominations can to be made using the printable form below (also available from the Student Services office). Students can also make their nomination when they register for convocation here.
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Convocation Photos and Videos
Photos, speeches, and information about previous Columbia College Convocation celebrations.
Graduates of 2024 Convocation
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – Arts Common
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
Video: Hear from our 2024 Graduates: https://youtu.be/FF7P_cWop7g?si=Eed1tbECI9bTUhA6
Graduates of 2023 Convocation
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – Arts Common
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
Ceremony Video: https://youtu.be/mkunEx02uBc?si=01DUrRaqnpveukKt
The above video includes Speeches from:
- Minister of Advanced Education, Rajan Sawney
- Columbia Class of 2023 Student Speaker’s:
- Lisa Carlberg – Practical Nurse Professional Diploma
- Sumaira Ansar – Education Assistant Certificate Program
- President of Columbia College – Dr. Tom Snell
- Governor Generals Award Recipient – Baby Lovely Joy Lagos
Graduates of 2019 - 2022 Convocation
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2023
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – Arts Common
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The following Videos were taken during the ceremony:
- President of Columbia College – Dr. TomSnell – https://youtu.be/n-2Zbllk7II
- Singing of O Canada by Sarah Burke – https://youtu.be/AfW4271vYSw
- Graduate Speaker – Katelyn Fordyce – https://youtu.be/lVK0o3qA3fE
Graduates of 2018 Convocation
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2018
Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall – Arts Common
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The following Videos were taken during the ceremony:
President of Columbia College – Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell – https://youtu.be/pFKte2llCdI
Singing of O Canada by Sarah Burke – https://youtu.be/k4cIvsUwXGo
Graduate Speaker – Christine Kabanyoro – https://youtu.be/IaocPwnfOoM
Graduates of 2017 Convocation
ate: Sunday, March 5, 2017
Where: The Bella Theatre at Mount Royal University
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The following Videos were taken during the ceremony:
President of Columbia College – Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell – https://youtu.be/wg32ABeCl8c
Singing of O Canada by Sarah Andrews – https://youtu.be/_F6QwHC-bww
Graduate Speaker – Rosanna Sardella – https://youtu.be/5YmpC3tg13Q
Graduate Speaker – Sandra Diaz Serrano – https://youtu.be/eCBFFvHKHII
Graduate Speaker – Leyza Jimenez – https://youtu.be/sBBDipxzl1A
Graduates of 2015 Convocation
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The following Videos were taken during the ceremony:
O Canada – Richelle Rapisuta – https://youtu.be/rRaODpCSay0
Anurag Bali – Student Honorary Speaker – https://youtu.be/vhNvtvsKME4
Humaira Falak – Student Honorary Speaker – https://youtu.be/uf3txk1wM2I
Danielle Chawla – Student Honorary Speaker – https://youtu.be/ulZ9IaICEls
Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell – President, Columbia College – https://youtu.be/gwVc_W2aFPU
Graduates of 2014 Convocation
Pictures of the event can be seen by clicking here.
The following Videos were taken during the ceremony:
Guest Speaker Speach by Tom Jackson
President Address by Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell
Student Speaker – Paul Sawka, Community Support Services Department Graduate
Student Speaker – Griswold Carter, Criminal Justice Professional Department
Singing of “O Canada” led by Tom Jackson
This event was held in the beautiful Jack Singer Concert Hall in the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.
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