Invitation
Faculty members of the University of Northern British Columbia and partner institutions will be emailed an invitation to the Prince George Convocation Ceremonies.
Campus Celebrations
The Campus Celebrations are organized independently, so you may be contacted by the a Campus Office with specific invitations to their Celebration(s). If you have any questions, please contact the campuses directly.
RSVP
To confirm attendance to the Prince George Campus Convocation Ceremonies, you must submit an online RSVP by May 1. To confirm the Faculties and Degree Programs in each Ceremony reference the Convocation Ceremony Schedule by Faculty and Degree Program.pdf
For faculty who are also Board of Governor or Senate members, you may wish to be included in the VIP section. Please indicate this within the "Is there anything else you would like us to know?" section of the RSVP. Please also indicate accessibility needs (i.e. use a wheelchair/walker, require elevator access, etc.) in the same section.
Procession and Interaction with Graduands
The faculty procession begins with gowning in the Northern Undergraduate Students Centre (NUSC) Event Space (6-250 and 6-252). Once gowned, faculty will gather at the top of the Agora Courtyard steps to greet the graduand procession, which they will follow to the Northern Sport Centre and into the gymnasium to be seated for the Ceremonies. This is a UNBC tradition and an exciting time when high-fives and celebratory whoops are encouraged!
On the day of the Ceremony, please plan to arrive at the NUSC Event Space (6-250 and 6-252) one hour prior to the start time of the Ceremony (or Ceremonies) that you are attending. A Faculty Marshal will provide assistance with gowning and assembling faculty into processional lines. Light refreshments will be available.
Note: It is recommended that you leave personal items such as purses and coats in your office.
Schedule and Seating
An itinerary with Ceremony information and instructions will be emailed to you in May.
Attire
Faculty members are requested to wear academic regalia from their alma mater and/or traditional regalia. If you do not already have your own regalia, you can download and complete the regalia quote request form below. Please send the completed form to the UNBC Bookstore at bookstore@unbc.ca by January 15 to receive a purchase quote.
Convocation Regalia Order Form for Faculty.pdf
If you want to borrow a black gown from the UNBC Bookstore, please send an email to bookstore@unbc.ca with your request after May 1, 2025. Gowns are available in sizes small (S), medium (M), large (L) and extra large (XL). They are sized according to shoulder width and height. A gown will be set aside for you to pick up prior to Convocation Day.