About Graduation
Yukon College 2012 graduates have raised concerns this week over not having seats for their family and friends since the College sold out of tickets to the May 12 graduation ceremony. Graduates and staff have met to discuss possible solutions and there are several that are being considered.
Friday May 4 Update
Yukon College Graduation Ceremony tickets have sold out for the first time ever. Every year, there are many grads who hold tickets but do not make it to the grad ceremony. In an effort to ensure as many friends and family of grads can witness this important moment in their lives, Student Services at Yukon College is immediately taking the following steps:
If you are a Yukon College Grad, and you HAVE TICKETS right now, and KNOW you will not be attending, or you have more than you will use… the College will BUY BACK your spare tickets at $5 each. Please bring your spare tickets to the College Bookstore (Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm). These will then be redistributed to grads who are seeking more tickets through a wait list.
The College is creating a GRADUATION TICKET WAIT LIST. All grads who are looking for tickets please contact Colleen Wirth at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 668.8721, to have your name put on the ticket wait list. Each graduate can request a maximum of 3 tickets on the waitlist. Tickets are $5 each.
Convocation Day is the largest celebration of Yukon College’s academic year!
Who?
Students who have completed their program requirements are awarded their certificate, diploma or degree. Friends and family join the new graduates for the convocation ceremony and the reception.
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 2 pm.
The ceremony takes place at Yukon Arts Centre. Graduates meet at Yukon College where they don their graduation gowns and hats, then join the procession of pipers, drummers and dignitaries to the Yukon Arts Centre.
For more information on academic dress, click here.
For more information on the graduation schedule, click here.
For more information on grad tickets, click here.
Seeking Convocation Student Speaker nominations!
One is chosen to speak for all students at the annual convocation ceremony - should it be you? Know someone who would be great at it? The Grad committee is looking for nominations for this prestigious function.
Please complete the nomination form and return to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or to the Admissions Office by April 20th.
