What to Expect: Day-of

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What will the 2024 Spring Convocation look like?

Ottawa Campus and AC Online Campus
Canadian Tire Centre
June 18-21, 2024

In-person Experience
This experience will be very similar to the traditional Convocation experiences you may have seen or attended in the past. You will arrive at the Convocation venue one hour before your designated ceremony start time with your guest(s), and retrieve your graduation gown and other information. You will then line up and get ready to be seated in the main Convocation area with your classmates. You will hear your name, and academic achievement distinction (if applicable) called, and you will cross the stage. Once over the stage, you will be directed backstage to have your graduate photo taken. You will then pick up your credential from the Registrar’s Office staff in the diploma area. You will then be directed back to your seat to observe the rest of the Convocation ceremony.

If you are scheduled to attend a Ceremony starting at 9:30 a.m., you must arrive at 8:30 a.m. Your schedule is as follows:

  • 8:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.: Arrive at the Canadian Tire Centre and retrieve your Marshall Card from the registration table inside.
  • 8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.: Time to get gowned! A member of Algonquin College’s staff will assist you in finding the right size of gown, and provide you with your v-stole.
  • 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.: Find your place in line. The time is almost here!
  • 9:15 a.m.: Verbal instructions are provided to all ready graduates on what to expect, where to go, and next steps.
  • 9:20 a.m.: *Drumroll please* it’s time to be directed to the main show area, and be guided to your seat.
  • 9:30 a.m.: Showtime. Time to celebrate!

If you are scheduled to attend a Ceremony starting at 2:30 p.m., you must arrive at 1:30 p.m. Your schedule is as follows:

  • 1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.: Arrive at the Canadian Tire Centre and retrieve your Marshall Card from the registration table inside.
  • 1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Time to get gowned! A member of Algonquin College’s staff will assist you in finding the right size of gown, and provide you with your v-stole.
  • 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.: Find your place in line. The time is almost here!
  • 2:15 p.m.: Verbal instructions are provided to all ready graduates on what to expect, where to go, and next steps.
  • 2:20 p.m.: *Drumroll please* it’s time to be directed to the main show area, and be guided to your seat.
  • 2:30 p.m.: Showtime. Time to celebrate!

If you are scheduled to attend a Ceremony starting at 7:00 p.m., you must arrive at 6:00 p.m. Your schedule is as follows:

  • 6:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.: Arrive at the Canadian Tire Centre and retrieve your Marshall Card from the registration table inside.
  • 6:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Time to get gowned! A member of Algonquin College’s staff will assist you in finding the right size of gown, and provide you with your v-stole.
  • 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.: Find your place in line. The time is almost here!
  • 6:45 p.m.: Verbal instructions are provided to all ready graduates on what to expect, where to go, and next steps.
  • 6:50 p.m.: *Drumroll please* it’s time to be directed to the main show area, and be guided to your seat.
  • 7:00 p.m.: Showtime. Time to celebrate!

Official Convocation Invitations
Convocation invitations for the Ottawa and AC Online Campuses will be sent on May 28, 2024. At that time, you will register for your designated Convocation ceremony.

  • If you are an international student requiring information on how to invite your family from outside of Canada, please refer to this detailed instruction sheet.

Detailed Convocation Schedule
You can find the detailed Convocation schedule by selecting your campus under the ‘2024 Spring Convocation Schedules’ tab on the Convocation homepage.

Graduate Guest Allotment
Ottawa Campus and AC Online Campus: unlimited guests

What Can I Expect as a Graduate?

Please note ‘Dodge Gate’ is now named ‘Gate 2’. Gate 2 is just around the right side of the building when coming from the main entrance.