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Graduation
The Graduation Office is responsible for qualifying students for graduation and planning the graduation ceremonies held in February and June. The Graduation Officer is responsible for determining whether a student is eligible to graduate and advises students of deficiencies for graduation purposes.
Application for graduation
Students who currently have courses in progress
Students who are currently enrolled in courses that are needed to meet graduation requirements must verify successful completion of those courses before being eligible to graduate. If you are not eligible to graduate, then you must re-apply for graduation once you are enrolled in your final semester.
Be on time - avoid the late fee!
It's important to submit your Application for Graduation before the designated deadline date. The deadline to apply for the 2012 Winter Graduation is September 30, 2011. For 2012 Summer Graduation the deadline is January 30, 2012.
You must pay a late fee of $25 for submissions after the deadline dates.
(Note: Late fee payments are accepted until December 15 for the Winter ceremonies and April 15 for the June ceremonies. After the final deadline date, all applications will be forwarded to the next graduation.)
Deadline dates
For graduation deadline dates please read Important Dates and Deadlines in the Calendar.
Graduation frequently asked questions
- How can I receive my diploma?
- Where can I get an Application for Graduation form?
- If I don't wish to attend graduation, but want my diploma, do I still have to apply?
- I completed all of my program requirements. Why is it not showing on my transcript?
- When should I apply for graduation?
- Who do I give my Application for Graduation form to?
How can I receive my diploma?
You must apply for graduation by filling out an Application for Graduation form, available online or at the Registrar's Office at each of the Douglas College Campuses.
Where can I get an Application for Graduation?
Application for Graduation forms are available online or at the Registrar's Office at either of the Douglas College campuses.
If I don't wish to attend graduation but want my diploma, do I still have to apply?
Yes. Whether you attend the graduation ceremony or not, you must submit an Application for Graduation in order to determine that you have met the full requirements of your program and to have the accreditation show on your transcript. Credentials are not available prior to the graduation date.
I have completed all of my program requirements. Why is it not showing on my transcript?
You must submit an Application for Graduation in order to determine that you have met the full requirements of your program and have the accreditation show on your Douglas College transcript.
When should I apply for graduation?
You should submit your Application for Graduation when you have registered in the final courses needed for completion of your program. Application for Graduation deadline dates are listed in the Douglas College Calendar.
Where do I hand in my Application for Graduation Form?
You can submit your Application for Graduation form in person at the Registrar's Office at either of the Douglas College campuses, by fax at 604-527-5696, or by mail to the address noted on the top of the Application Form.
Graduation forms
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