GEORGIAN@ILAC
FALL CONVOCATION
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GEORGIAN@ILAC
FALL CONVOCATION
Wednesday, October 16th & Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
John Basset Theatre
North Building
255 Front Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Convocation Proceedings
9:00 AM
Graduate and guest arrival, registration and robing
10:30 AM
Convocation Processional
Opening of Convocation
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
National anthem
The audience is invited to rise and join in the singing of the national anthem
Indigenous land acknowledgement
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Introduction of Platform Party
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Welcome remarks
Fay Lim-Lambie, Senior Vice President, Academic, Georgian@ILAC
Address to graduates
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College
John DeFranco, CEO, ILAC Education Group
Presentation of credentials
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Sheikh Akhtar, Program Director, Georgian@ILAC
Noah 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
John DeFranco, CEO, ILAC Education Group
David Bell, – Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations, Georgian College
Sheila West, – Associate Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
Proclamation
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
12:30 PM
Convocation Recessional
Platform Party recess out of the hall and graduates to follow.
2:30 PM
Graduate and guest arrival, registration and robing
4:00 PM
Convocation Processional
Opening of Convocation
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
National anthem
The audience is invited to rise and join in the singing of the national anthem
Indigenous land acknowledgement
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Introduction of Platform Party
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Welcome remarks
Fay Lim-Lambie, Senior Vice President, Academic, Georgian@ILAC
Address to graduates
Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College
John DeFranco, CEO, ILAC Education Group
Presentation of credentials
Rafael Ortiz, Registrar, Georgian@ILAC
Sheikh Akhtar, Program Director, Georgian@ILAC
Noah 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
John DeFranco, CEO, ILAC Education Group
David Bell, – Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations, Georgian College
Sheila West, – Associate Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
Proclamation
Dr. Yael Katz, Vice President, Academic, Georgian College
6:00 PM
Convocation Recessional
Platform Party recess out of the hall and graduates to follow.
If you have any questions please refer to the frequently asked questions area below.
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.