Convocation 2026

Convocation is a time to formally acknowledge and celebrate your educational successes with your family, friends, classmates and the Selkirk College community.

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Castlegar Campus!

Registration: Registration is now closed.

Questions? Explore some FAQs.

Vote for the Convocation Song

Students, tell us what song you want to hear during Selkirk College’s Convocation recessional.

Vote Here!

Ceremonies

There are two ceremonies. Be sure to note which ceremony you will participate in.

Morning Ceremony

Arts and Technology

Health Human Services

Hospitality and Tourism

Industry and Trades Training

 

Morning timeline

8–9:30 am: Registration, Check-In and Gown (Main Campus Doors)

  • Welcome to Convocation! Start at registration. You will receive a card with your name and program on it. This will be your ticket for getting on stage.
  • You will be directed to The Pit to pick up your gown, cap, tassel and stole.
  • You now look like a grad! Head to your student meeting room and wait to be called to the gym.
  • Please direct all family and friends to the gym, where seating is available first-come, first-served. 

9:40–9:55 am: Line Up for the Procession

  • You will be called to line up in the hallway leading from the main door.
  • Your position in the line is important! You will be seated in the gym and called on stage according to this order.

9:55 am: Procession into the Gym

  • Drummers lead gowned employees and students into the gym.
  • Please keep in formation and follow the directions of your ushers. Students are seated.

10 am: Ceremony 

  • Selkirk College Community Drummers
  • President's Welcome
  • Speeches
  • Students guided to walk across the stage.

11–11:30 am: Post-Ceremony Photo

  • The photo! Photo location will be based on weather.

11:30–12:30 pm: Gown Return

  • Please return your gown and stole to the cafeteria by 12:30 pm. If it is not returned, you will be charged $400 per item outstanding. 

Afternoon Ceremony

Academic Upgrading and Development

Business

Environment and Geomatics

Selkirk International

University Arts and Sciences

Afternoon timeline

11:30 am–12:30 pm: Registration, Check-In and Gown (Main Campus Doors)

  • Welcome to Convocation! Start at registration. You will receive a card with your name and program on it. This will be your ticket for getting on stage.
  • You will be directed to The Pit to pick up your gown, cap, tassel and stole.
  • You now look like a grad! Head to your student meeting room and wait to be called to the gym.
  • Please direct all family and friends to the gym, where seating is available first-come, first-served. 

12:40–12:55 pm: Line Up for the Procession

  • You will be called to line up in the hallway leading from the main door.
  • Your position in the line is important! You will be seated in the gym and called on stage according to this order.

12:55 pm: Procession into the Gym

  • Drummers lead gowned employees and students into the gym.
  • Please keep in formation and follow the directions of your ushers. Students are seated.

1 pm: Ceremony

  • Selkirk College Community Drummers
  • President's Welcome
  • Speeches
  • Students guided to walk across the stage.

3–3:30 pm: Post-Ceremony Photo

  • The photo! Photo location will be based on weather.

3:30–4 pm: Gown Return

  • Please return your gown and stole to the cafeteria by 4 pm. If it is not returned, you will be charged $400 per item outstanding.

Student and Guest Information

  • This event will be livestreamed! This is a public event. Please be aware that you may appear in photo or video footage.
  • Please leave valuable items at home as there is no coat check.
  • There is plenty of parking and accessible parking is available. Attendants will direct you.
  • Doors open to the gym for seating one hour before the ceremony. Seating is first come, first served.
  • Selkirk College is a scent-free area, even for Convocation.
  • The cafeteria is closed. Limited drinks and snacks will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Water-filler stations will be available, please bring your water bottle.

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