Convocation 2019-2022
2019-2022 Convocation will take place on March 26, 2023!
We are excited to announce that we have our next convocation date booked. Graduates must register for this event. This event will include graduates from years past that missed their convocation due to COVID-19 restrictions and will consist of graduates from January 2019 – December 2022.
We can’t wait to see you and celebrate your success in March 2023!

2019-2022 Registration Instructions
WHEN: Sunday, March 26, 2023
- Graduates Arrive: 11:30AM
- Guests Arrive: 12:00-12:30PM
- Ceremony Begins: 1:00PM
WHERE: Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons.
- Registration for the graduate is FREE but you must register to attend the ceremony. A gown will be rented for you and a cap with a tassel will be ordered that you will get to keep as a memento.
- Guest tickets are available from Arts Commons. The cost is $5 per ticket (each person older than 2 years of age much have a ticket).
- The deadline for registration is January 13, 2023.
If you have questions, please call 403-235-9300 or email columbia@columbia.ca. We hope you join us to celebrate your success along with your family and friends.
Prior Years Convocation
Photos, speeches, and information about previous Columbia College Convocation celebrations.
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
Date: 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
2015 Graduate 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
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.