
Barbara Kennedy
Assistant Registrar
Department: Registrar's Office
Phone:
902-563-1646
Email: Barbara_Kennedy@cbu.ca
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Convocation 1 – 10:00 am* @ Centre 200, Sydney, NS
Bachelor of Arts Honours
Bachelor of Arts Major
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies Honours
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies Major
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment Honours
Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment Major
Diploma in Public Administration and Management
Diploma in Government Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
With reception to follow on campus from 12pm – 2pm.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Convocation 2 – 2:00 pm* @ Centre 200, Sydney, NS
Master of Education (Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation)
Bachelor of Education
Diploma in Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)
Bachelor of Emergency Management
Diploma in Emergency Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Bachelor of Science Honours
Bachelor of Science Major
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Nautical Science
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Engineering Technology
With reception to follow on campus from 4pm – 6pm.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Convocation 3 – 10:00 am* @ Centre 200, Sydney, NS
Master of Business Administration (Community Economic Development)
Bachelor of Business Administration Major
Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
With reception to follow on campus from 12pm – 2pm.
*Please note that graduates will be required to arrive one hour earlier to processional line ups and preparation. Graduates can access Centre 200 at the player’s entrance located in the back of the building.
All students who expect to receive a credential must complete an Application to Graduate (whether you are attending the convocation ceremony or not). The spring 2023 application is now open Compass Student Account. There is a $25 Application Fee. The deadline to apply to graduate for Spring 2023 is Friday February 17, 2023. Please ensure you are registered in all the courses required to complete your degree/diploma/certificate by checking your progress through your Compass Student Account. All academic regulations can be found CBU Academic Calendar.
Information for Graduating Students:
Ensure you information is correct:
Unofficial and official transcripts will be available to graduating students. To request a transcript, please fill out the form here. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing.
International students who have completed their studies and plan to graduate in Spring 2023 must complete the graduation application prior to applying for a Letter of Completion. Processing times vary depending on the time of year. Spring completion letters can take up to 4 weeks to process, after end of term. Apply here for application to graduate: Compass Student Account.
All outstanding fees must be paid in full, including the $25 graduation application fee, before a Letter of Completion is issued.
Letters of Completion requested before final grades are available, will be not be processed . We encourage students to apply a month before they are scheduled to complete their program. When complete, letters will be sent to your CBU email account.
To apply for a Letter of Completion, please fill out the request form here. For questions on Post Grad Work Permits, please email internationaloffice@cbu.ca.
If your family or friends would like to visit you in Cape Breton to celebrate your convocation, they may need to apply for a Visitor Visa. You can help to support their application for a Visitor Visa by providing them with the following documents:
1) Letter of Completion if you have met your program requirements OR Confirmation of Enrolment letter if you are currently completing your program requirements.
3) Transcript (printed from your online account).
4) Letter of Invitation written by you.
Please follow this link for further details and to see a sample letter you may use: HOW TO INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO VISIT CANADA NEW 2022 (002)
Location: Yvonne LeVert Hospitality Suite (formerly Multi-Purpose Room, CE) Student, Culture, and Heritage Centre
Times:
Monday May 15 , 11 am until 7 pm
Tuesday May 16, 11 am until 7 pm
Wednesday May 17, 11 am until 7 pm
Academic dress — also known as academic costume or regalia — are the distinctive gowns and hoods worn by all participants (including faculty members and university officials who sit onstage) during a Convocation ceremony.
Students will borrow Academic Dress from CBU for the ceremony and for pictures. If you are unable to visit the campus during the assigned times above, please email convocation@cbu.ca .
Your parchment is your printed diploma or degree. This legal document is presented to you when you graduate. Because it is a legal document, it must be printed in the legal name listed on your official student record.
Any changes to your recorded legal name must be supported with a piece of government issued photo ID. If you wish to change your legal name, please email enrolment@cbu.ca and attach a scanned or photographed copy of your government issued photo ID that shows your legal name as it should appear on your parchment. The Deadline to change your name for your record is one month prior to convocation.
In order to officially graduate from Cape Breton University, you must be approved by the Cape Breton University Senate. The Cape Breton University Senate is responsible for the educational policy of the University, such as conferring degrees. The Senate has voting members, with the majority being the Registrar, Executive University Members, faculty members, deans, and students.
The Senate graduates students twice a year – in the Fall (November) and Spring (May). In order to be considered for graduation, you must apply to Graduate once it opens and by the stated deadline dates.
The next upcoming Senate date for graduation is: Monday May 8, 2023.
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Department: Registrar's Office
Phone:
902-563-1646
Email: Barbara_Kennedy@cbu.ca
Department: Enrolment Services
Phone:
902-563-1432
Email: Bilynda_Whiting@cbu.ca
Department: Office of the Registrar and Admissions
Phone:
902-563-1404
Email: Grace_MacNeil@cbu.ca
Department: Registrar's Office
Phone:
902-563-1650
Email: Karen_Quinn@cbu.ca