Pembroke Campus Convocation FAQs

Important Information for Graduates

As a graduate, what will my experience be?

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 in advance of the ceremony time with your guests. You will be directed to the area where you retrieve your graduation gown and other information. Your guests will be directed to the seating area. 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 program called, and you will cross the stage. Once over the stage, you will be directed backstage to have your graduate photo taken. After you have your photo taken, you will receive your graduate packet. You will then be directed back to your seat to observe the rest of the Convocation ceremony.

Where can I find an agenda for the Pembroke Campus Convocation day activities?

A detailed agenda is available here: Pembroke Convocation Agenda

Do I need to register to attend Convocation?

Yes. All graduates are required to register online. At the time of registration, graduates will let the college know how many guests they anticipate bringing to the ceremony. Graduates can register online by clicking the link here: Convocation Registration.

How do I know if I am graduating?

All graduates will receive information via e-mail (please check all email addresses you have given Algonquin College on ACSIS) once their graduate status has been confirmed. Alternatively, graduated statues may be viewed on your ACSIS account by choosing “View GPA” and historic transcript.

Have you successfully completed all courses in your program of study? It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met the academic requirements to graduate. Processing of course exemptions, finalizing incomplete grades and any other outstanding issues have to be completed before you will be eligible to receive your credential.

Do you have any financial encumbrances?

Outstanding financial obligations to the College (fees owing, parking fines, emergency loans, etc.) must be paid in full prior to your Convocation Ceremony or your Diploma/Certificate will be withheld. Your financial record can be checked through ACSIS.

How do I get my diploma or certificate?

The Registrar’s Office will confirm your graduation status as soon as all final grades are received; Algonquin College credentials will be mailed out when your graduated status is complete. If your mailing address has changed, please update it in ACSIS (student portal) or contact the Registrar’s Office with your updated address. If you are a winter term graduate, and you attend the ceremony, you will be able to pick up your credential after the ceremony at the event venue. If you miss the ceremony, your credential will be mailed to you.

Do I need to submit an application to graduate?

If you are a full-time student you will have paid a “graduation fee” as part of your tuition. There is no need to submit an application. If you are a part-time student (Continuing Education or AC Online), you do need to complete a Certificate/Diploma Application and a $38.00 fee will apply. Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for processing.

I am an international student and want to invite my family to my Convocation. What do I need to do?

Please visit the Ottawa Campus Convocation FAQ page for full details provided by the International Education Centre. Click here for details.