Convocation

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
Ceremony Start: 2:00pm
Location: Ralph Klein Centre Gymnasium

Convocation is a special time for all of us. It is a time of celebration of accomplishments and achievements. It is a time to recognize all of the hard work, dedication and commitment that Olds College students have put into achieving their goals.

All participating students are required to RSVP for the Convocation Ceremony prior to May 1, 2018, in order to ensure that we will have a gown available for you. RSVP HERE

All participating students must be at the Ralph Klein Centre by 1:00pm in order to prepare for the ceremony. 

Seating / Live Feed

Please note that the Convocation Ceremony is rush seating and there is no need to purchase tickets. Due to the popularity of this event, it is strongly suggested that you limit the number of guests to 3-4. Should we reach seating capacity, there will be a standing room only opportunity to view the ceremony in the foyer on overhead screens. As well, there will be a live feed for family and friends who cannot attend.

Convocation Day Events

Indigenous Convocation Ceremony - 10:00am in the Alumni Centre RSVP HERE

Student Requirements

It is the responsibility of each student to submit an application for graduation in order to be assessed for program completion, and subsequently receive a parchment. All program requirements must be completed by the last date of the application window. To have your name listed in the Convocation program, available at the ceremony, you must have applied to Graduate and/or have completed the Convocation Ceremony RSVP Form prior to May 1, 2018, and meet all eligibility requirements in accordance with Olds College policies. Note that August 2017 and February 2018 graduands are eligible to attend Convocation.

View Student Graduation Page for Details 

Faculty Requirements

Faculty & Instructional Assistants - We need to know who's coming! Please complete the following form to indicate if you will be attending so that we can work out all of the associated details. Faculty Convocation Gown Order 2018

The deadline to complete this form is Tuesday, May 1st.