GEORGIAN@ILAC
CONVOCATION
July 19 & July 20, 2023
Location coming soon!
We are pleased to announce an in-person convocation!
Georgian@ILAC continues to monitor pandemic protocols and best practices.
If you have any questions please refer to the frequently asked questions area below.
Convocation Proceedings
9:00 AM Graduate arrival, registration and robing
10:00 AM Guest arrival and greetings
11:00 AM Convocation Processional
Led by Bagpipe
Opening of Convocation
Dr. Chris Anstead, Dean, Business, Georgian@ILAC (Master of Ceremonies)
National Anthem
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
Dr. Chris Anstead, Dean, Business, Georgian@ILAC
Introduction of Platform Party
Dr. Chris Anstead, Dean, Business, Georgian@ILAC
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
Dr. Maher Ghalayini, Associate Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
Jonathan Kolber, CEO, ILAC Education Group
Ilan Cohen, President/Co Founder, ILAC Education Group
Magdalena Link, Vice President, International, ILAC Education Group
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Sheikh Akhtar, Program Director, Georgian@ILAC
Dean Boukydis, Program Director, Georgian@ILAC
Dr. Noha Haidar, Program Director, Georgian@ILAC
The Platform Party will be joined by members of the Georgian@ILAC faculty
Presentation of Graduates
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Investiture
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College
Jonathan Kolber, CEO, ILAC Education Group
Registrar, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Program Directors will participate for their specific programs
Official Proclamation
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
Special Greetings
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College
Special Greetings
Jonathan Kolber, CEO, ILAC Education Group
Closing Address to Graduates
Dr. Chris Anstead, Dean, Business, Georgian@ILAC
Convocation Recessional
1:00 PM Celebratory Reception
Prologue Room. Graduates and guests are invited to join the Platform Party and administrative staff and faculty for a special reception.
frequently asked questions
In order to graduate in the current convocation ceremonies, you must complete all your program requirements by the end of the Winter 2022 term and your records must be in good standing.
All students’ records must be in good standing by the deadline indicated on the Important Dates for Graduates timeline, (to be in good standing, you must not have any outstanding fees, fines or loans, including book and equipment loans on your account).
Ensure your account is cleared of any holds that may prevent your graduation.
If students finish their course in December they are not eligible to graduate in the November ceremony.
If you are planning to attend your convocation ceremony, you must reserve your seats here
Follow these steps if you want to invite a family member from overseas to convocation:
- Write a Letter of Invitation: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a guide for you to follow. This is only a guide, you must write the invitation yourself and your letter must be written in English (In some cases, the letter may need to be notarized).
- International Students – May request an optional Letter of Enrolment (if currently enrolled) OR Graduation letter (if program completed) from ADMISSION.
You can send us an email here.
