How to Attend

Accessing the Event

What to Expect on the Day of Convocation

Accessing the Event

Navigating the Virtual Space

Lobby

The virtual lobby is the hub of the event and will allow you to easily navigate the venue and access the convocation features and ceremony.

Stage

The stage hosts the formal virtual convocation ceremony. Slides with the name and photo will displayed when names are called.

Congratulations Hall

 Family and friends can submit a personalized congratulatory message for their graduate to be displayed in the hall on the day of graduation.

Award Hall

A place where we will highlight our honorary credential recipients and graduation award winners from each academic center.

Virtual Yearbook

Displays photos, signatures, and personalized messaged submitted by members of the graduation class.

Watch Party

Watch the graduation with friends and family no matter where they are located.

Vendor Hall

Visit George Brown’s convocation vendors to view and purchase graduation related merchandise.

Photo Booth

Make sure to stop by the Photo Booth to take some photos with George Brown swag!

A playlist of songs submitted by members of the graduating class that can be downloaded by attendees and listened to while they are virtually celebrating from home.

Visit our Music Hall.

Use the #GBConvo and/or #GBCGrad21 on your Social Media posts and they will all be displayed here.

Visit our Social Hall.

#GBConvo

#GBCGrad21

Share your special day!

Join in on the Class of 2021 fun by tagging your photos on social media and using George Brown College digital convocation swag.

Tags with #GBConvo and/or #GBCGrad21 may be shared on our social media.

Digital convocation swag is located here: georgebrown.ca/convocation.

Follow along on our social media:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

About George Brown

Land Acknowledgement

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is eligible for graduation?

In order to graduate in the current convocation ceremonies, you must complete all your program requirements by the end of the Winter 2021 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).

Check STU-VIEW to ensure your account is cleared of any holds that may prevent your graduation.

3. How will I receive my credential (certificate, diploma, or degree?

Your credential will be mailed to you by the date

indicated on the Important Dates for Graduates timeline.

2. Can I attend the current ceremonies?

Graduates

All eligible graduates from Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 are eligible to attend the ceremonies. Registration for the ceremonies closed on June 4. Convocation can be accessed by clicking the “virtual convocation” tab at the top of this page.

Guests, Faculty, & Staff

Registration is not required to watch the college-wide or academic centre ceremonies. Convocation can be accessed by clicking the “virtual convocation” tab at the top of this page.

4. Where can I find the link for the virtual convocation ceremony?

On the morning of convocation, you will receive a reminder email that will contain a link to the page where you will access the event and enter the virtual lobby. Convocation can also be accessed by clicking virtual convocation at the top of the page.


Virtual convocation can be accessed from most up to date computers, mobile devices, and internet browsers. Once the Virtual Convocation event page is available, you will be able to perform what’s called a System Checker, which will analyze your internet browser, internet connection, and network settings to make sure they’re optimized for your viewing experience. If there is a warning issued by this System Checker, simply click on the Get Help button or call the support number provided so we can get you fixed up right away.

If you have further questions about George Brown College Virtual Convocation, email us at convocation@georgebrown.ca


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