graduation ceremony

I have applied for Grad but am now unable to attend or I am feeling unwell before the ceremony. Who do I notify?

If you are unable to make Grad or are feeling unwell before the ceremony after you have registered, please email astreet@nvit.ca in order to remove you from the schedule and reimburse your graduation fees.

Vancouver Ceremony -June 3rd 2022	Merritt Ceremony - June 10th 2022
Venue Update: NVIT Vancouver Campus 200-4355 Mathissi Place Burnaby, BC Ceremony Start Time: 11:30AM Gown Pick Up: 11:00AM Lunch: 1:00PM	NVIT Eagle's Perch Campus, 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC Ceremony Start Time: 11:00AM Gown Pick Up: 10:30AM Lunch: 1:00PM

NVIT will take the highest precautions to ensure the health and safety of all those within the NVIT community and we ask that if any graduates or family members experience any COVID-19 symptoms to not attend this graduation ceremony.

Graduates are asked to report to the reception table at the time of gown pick up (above). You will receive your lunch tickets (4 - 1 for you and 3 guests) and be directed to the gown/procession area while your guests are welcome to take their seats. The procession march will begin at the ceremony start time. 

Frequently Asked Questions

I've applied for Grad, when is my payment due?

Your payment must be received by March 31, 2022 to participate on graduation day. Payment can be made in person by debit or credit card or over the phone by VISA or MasterCard or online (https://www.paymytuition.com/paynow/nvit). 

What time do I have to be there?

Please arrive at the ceremony site to pick up graduation gowns at the time specified above.

How many guests can I bring?

Due to venue spacing limitations and fire codes, we ask that you limit your guests to three (3). This includes children.

What do I wear?

We will have pre-ordered graduation gowns available on campus but graduates may also choose to wear their traditional ceremony attire. If this is your plan, please notify Amanda Street at astreet@nvit.ca.

Only BSW Degree students are provided caps with tassels. Cedar headbands will be available to all graduates. 

There will be a short window of time to put on gowns, headbands and BSW caps. Please come prepared.

Are there opportunities to have photos taken? Will there be a professional photographer? How much are photographs?

There will be a professional photographer to take ceremony photos and an individual photo. All photos will be released via the NVIT Facebook page following the ceremony. 

Will lunch be provided?

Food trucks will be available for after the ceremony. Graduates will receive meal tickets for themselves plus their three guests. A point of sale machine will be available for any additional meals.

Is there parking? Do I have to pay for parking?

Pay parking is applicable for the Vancouver Ceremony. Please carpool, if possible.
Parking is free for the Merritt Ceremony.

For further graduation information, please contact our events coordinators as follows.

registrarsoffice@nvit.ca