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Winter graduation
Winter 2012 Graduation Student Information Guide
The deadline to apply for the Winter 2012 Graduation without the late fee is September 30, 2011. Applications will be accepted with a late fee of $25 from October 1 - December 15th, 2011. All applications received after this time will be forwarded to the Summer 2012 Graduation being held on June 6 and 7, 2012.
Graduation Ceremonies
Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE OF APPLICATIONS AND STUDENTS INDICATING THEY WILL BE ATTENDING THE CEREMONIES WE HAVE HAD TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL CEREMONY TO ACCOMODATE ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LOOK AT THE SCHEDULE TO SEE WHAT TIME YOUR CEREMONY WILL BE AT.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 15TH BECAUSE OF PRIOR COMMITMENTS PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINE KERR AT (604) 527-5391 OR BY EMAIL AT kerrc@douglascollege.ca IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF THE JUNE, 2012 GRADUATION CEREMONY.
Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre,
4th Floor - New Westminster Campus,
700 Royal Avenue,
New Westminster, BC
Graduation commemorates and rewards all your hard work and effort here at Douglas College. It is a very special day - for you the graduate, your friends and family, and for Douglas College. To observe and celebrate the realization of your goals, we urge all graduates to participate in the ceremonies. Douglas College is proud of its graduates, so plan to attend the Winter 2012 Graduation Ceremonies!
The College will be hosting four ceremonies this Winter two ceremonies on Wednesday, February 15 and two ceremonies on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Students must pay particular attention to the time (subject to change) they are scheduled to receive their award and ensure that they attend the appropriate ceremony.
Please read all of the information carefully and if you have any further questions, please contact:
Christine Kerr
Graduation Officer
at 604-527-5391 or
e-mail kerrc@douglas.bc.ca
No further notification will be sent so please note the following:
Procedures for the ceremonies - Please read carefully.
Ceremony Schedule
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
10:30 am ceremony
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Certificate in Criminal Justice Studies
Diploma in Criminology
Diploma in Legal Studies
Associate Degree in Arts
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Criminology
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Environmental Studies
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Forensic Studies
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Geography
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in History
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in International and Intercultural Studies
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Philosophy
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Political Science
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Psychology
Academic
Diploma in General Studies
Faculty of Science and Technology
Diploma in Sport Science
Associate Degree in Science
Associate Degree in Science - Specialization in Biology
Associate Degree in Science - Specialization in Chemistry
Associate Degree in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching - Elementary
Bachelor of Physical Education and Coaching - Secondary
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Physical Education
Continuing Education Studies
Certificate in Building Energy and Resource Management
2:30 pm ceremony
Faculty of Child, Family, and Community Studies
Citation in Career and Employment Preparation
Citation in Customer Service and Cashier Training
Citation in Light Warehouse Training
Certificate in Behaviour Intervention
Diploma in Child and Youth Care
Certificate in Classroom and Community Support
Diploma in Classroom and Community Support
Certificate in Community Social Service Work
Diploma in Community Social Service Work
Advanced Citation in Co-Occurring Disorders
Advanced Citation in Disability and Applied Behavioural Analysis
Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Special Needs
Post Basic Citation in Early Childhood Education - Infant/Toddler
Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
Diploma in Youth Justice Work
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
Bachelor in Therapeutic Recreation
Continuing Education Studies
Certificate in American Sign Language Instructor
Certificate in Career Development Practice
Certificate in Career Development Practice - Intensive
Certificate in Leadership Development
Certificate in School Age Child Care
The Training Group
Certificate in Essential Skills
Thursday, February 16, 2012
10:30 am ceremony
Faculty of Commerce & Business
Certificate in Accounting Management
Diploma in Accounting Management
Diploma in Business Management - General Business
Diploma Commerce and Business Administration
Certificate in Computing Science and Information Systems
Diploma in Computing Science and Information Systems
Diploma in Financial Services Management
Certificate in General Business
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Marketing Management
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Marketing
Citation in Office Administration - Administrative Assistant
Certificate in Office Administration - Administrative Assistant
Certificate in Office Administration - Applied Bookkeeping
Certificate in Office Administration - Legal Administrative Assistant
Certificate in Office Administration - Medical Office Assistant
Diploma in Office Administration
Associate Degree in Arts - Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Financial Services
Continuing Education Studies
Certificate in Home Inspection
Certificate in Travel and Tourism
Certificate in Veterinary Office and Animal Care
2:30 pm Ceremony
Faculty of Health Sciences
Citation in Community Mental Health Worker
Certificate in Health Care Assistant
Certificate in Health Care Support Worker
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Continuing Education Studies
Certificate in Community Mental Health
Certificate in Health Data Classification Refresher
Certificate in LPN Mental Health
Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing Refresher
Certificate in RN Mental Health Nursing
Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts
Citation in Teaching English as a Second Language
Certificate in Basic Musicianship
Certificate in Communication
Certificate in Performing and Fine Arts
Diploma in Performing Arts - Music
Diploma in Print Futures
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Communications
Associate Degree in Arts - Specialization in Creative Writing
Associated Degree in Arts - Specialization in English
RSVP for Graduation Ceremony Attendance
Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16, 2012. You are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments here at Douglas College. If you plan to attend, please fill out and submit the on-line 2012 Graduates RSVP form. The form must be submitted no later than January 31, 2012. Each student is allowed to bring three guests; once the Theatre is filled additional guests will be directed to the overflow room where the ceremonies can be viewed via a live video feed.
If you have not completed the RSVP prior to January 31, 2012 please contact Christine Kerr at (604) 527-5391 or by email at kerrc@douglascollege.ca for further information.
If you are unable to attend the Winter ceremony and would like to attend the Summer ceremony please complete the Summer RSVP.
Procedures for the ceremonies - Please read carefully.
- Report to the third floor North Building, one hour prior to your ceremony to check-in and pick up your Credential and gown. Late arrivals will be difficult to accommodate due to the gowning of students - so please be on time! Once gowned, graduates will not be permitted to leave this area. Students are advised to leave purses and bags at home or with guests prior to check-in but there will be a coat check available to leave coats/jackets. Guests are to go directly to the Performing Arts Theatre.
- Your program will meet in a designated area. Once you find your program group, please remain in this area to receive further instructions regarding the processional into the Performing Arts Theatre. All graduates and guests are to remain seated in the Performing Arts Theatre until the achievements of all students have been recognized.
- The ceremonies will be approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours in length. After each ceremony, Graduates and guests are invited to a reception following.
- Please return the graduation gowns to the gowning room as soon as possible after your ceremony. Remember to sign in your gown as you will be charged the cost of the gown if not returned. Note: Douglas College does not own any gowns for use before or after the ceremony date.
Dress
Graduation is a semi-formal event. All students will be provided with a gown for the ceremony - the Graduation gown is black and approximately knee length.
Graduation Invitations
Each eligible student will receive one invitation for souvenir purposes; guests will not be required to show the invitation at the door.
Tickets
There are no tickets for guests to attend the graduation ceremonies. We do ask that students limit their guests to three. We remind you that due to limited seating in the Performing Arts Theatre and fire regulations may make it impossible to accommodate everyone. Once the Performing Arts Theatre fills to capacity, additional guests will be able to view the ceremonies from a lecture theatre by live video feed.
Photographs
Spark Photography will be capturing an action shot of each graduate while crossing the stage during the ceremony. Students will have an opportunity to purchase these photos. In addition, Gabor Gasztonyi will be available before and after each ceremony for drop-in photo sessions so students can have individual portraits taken. (Please note: gowns will be available for photographic sessions). It is recommended for graduates who wish individual portraits, to plan to be here two hours prior to the commencement of their ceremony.
Parking
Free parking is available - space permitting - for graduates and their guests. Access to the parkade is off Victoria Street. Once the parking lot is full there is 2 hour metered street parking
Students who currently have courses in progress
If you are currently enrolled in courses that are needed to meet graduation requirements you must verify successful completion of these courses before attending the Graduation Ceremony. Please go to the Douglas College Web site or check with the instructor or department to verify grades. If you are continuing your studies and will be eligible to receive an additional award at a later time you will be required to apply for the next Graduation Ceremony. As stated on the graduation application: Students may apply for only one award in related fields of study and will be granted to the highest eligible award. To claim a second diploma, either in the same or other graduation term, an additional 50% (30 credits) new workload must be completed.
Name and address verification
Please carefully check that your name and address on your letter is correct; this is how your name will appear on your credential. Contact the Graduation Officer immediately at 604-527-5391 if any corrections are required.
Any changes or corrections that are not reported before January 15, 2012 and the printing of a bachelor degree, an associate degree, diploma, certificate or citation will result in the student bearing any and all associated costs for reprinting. The current price for reprinting is $25.
Award Pickup
- Degrees/Associates/Diplomas/Certificates/Citations may be picked up by graduates who do not attend the Ceremony at the Office of the Registrar, located at the New Westminster campus between Monday, February 20, 2012 and Friday, March 2, 2012. If you would like to pick up your credential at the David Lam campus please contact the Graduation Officer at 604-527-5391 or by email at kerrc@douglas.bc.ca. Graduates must present pictured identification at the time of pickup. A person other than the graduate may pick up the award upon presentation of a permission letter signed by the graduate and picture identification of themselves.
- After March 2, 2012, the awards will be mailed to the permanent address indicated in the students file. Once mailed, the College is not responsible for any damage or loss which may result in the mailing process. Any request for reprinting resulting from loss or damage must be paid by the student. Students are, therefore, encouraged to pick up their awards at the College.
The Douglas College alumni card
The Douglas College Alumni Association will have a booth set up at the graduation ceremony for all Graduates who would like to receive a permanent Douglas College photo ID Alumni Card.
The Douglas College Alumni Card provides alumni with access to many on and off-campus services and discounts. Douglas College Alumni Cards are permanent and only cost $10.
A premier benefit of the Douglas College alumni card is the use of the library, student rate discounts on all performing arts shows, athletic events and recreational facilities.
Special Assistance or Request
Students with special needs such as ASL interpreters, photo enlarging or braille, please contact Miriam West 604-527-5120, email csdinterpreters@douglas.bc.ca or TTY - 604-527-5450 by December 15, 2011.