Convocation
What is the difference between graduation and convocation?
Graduation is the official process where you request the college review your record to confirm you have completed the academic requirements for your program in order to be officially awarded your credential. Convocation is the formal ceremony where graduates are recognized and celebrate their achievement. Attending convocation is optional and does not affect your graduation status.
To participate in Convocation, you must have successfully completed or be on track to successfully complete your program between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026.
- Complete and submit your Graduation Request Form
- Convocation registration will open soon! Keep an eye on your email and this page for updated form! Use the above link link (download and/or print) to register for your ceremony.
- Be sure to submit your Convocation Registration and payment by March 19, 2026.
| Campus | Date | Student Check In | Doors open for Guests | Ceremony Start Time |
| Dawson Creek | May 28 | 12pm (MST) | 1:15pm (MST) | 2pm (MST) |
| Fort St. John | June 4 | 12pm (MST) | 1:15pm (MST) | 2pm (MST) |
| Fort Nelson | June 17 | 12pm (MST) | 1:30pm (MST) | 2pm (MST) |
| Campus | Location | Address |
| Dawson Creek | Ovintiv Events Centre | 300, Hwy 2 #1 |
| Fort St. John | Fort St. John Curling Club | 9504 96 Street |
| Fort Nelson | Phoenix Theatre | 5319 50 Avenue |
There is no storage in the gowning area, so we recommend you leave any valuables at home, or with a friend or family member.
You can invite up to three (3) guests. If you would like to request extra seats, you can email convocation@nlc.bc.caemail to request them, but we cannot guarantee availability. Please let us know if any of your guests require special seating.
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Cap & Gown will be provided.
At the ceremony, we are using StageClip to create videos of your stage walk which will be sent out to convocation participants within 48 hours of the ceremony. Friends and family are also welcome to take photos of you.
You and your guests will need to do some planning before convocation. These guidelines should help with that.
Indigenous students are welcome to wear Regalia to their convocation ceremony.
We can also provide caps ahead of the ceremony if you would like to have yours beaded — email us at convocation@nlc.bc.caemail to request your early cap.
NLC’s 2026 Convocation dates:
May 28, 2pm — Dawson Creek
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June 4, 2pm — Fort St. John
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June 17, 2pm — Fort Nelson
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Register for convocation by completing the form (coming soon) below (you can print or download to fill) and returning it to Campus Services by March 19, 2026.
Graduate Information:
• Graduates should arrive at 12pm for gowning
• Group photo will be taken at 1pm
• Ceremony begins at 2pm
• Leave all valuables at home or with a friend or family member
• Following the ceremony, you will return to the gowning area to return your gown
• The ceremony length will be 90–120 minutes
Following the ceremony, join us in welcoming our newest alumni
at the Alumni Among Us Convocation Celebration.
Have some light refreshment and celebrate your graduate!
This event is open to students and their guests, and will be held in the upstairs lobby of the Ovintiv Events Centre in Dawson Creek, the student gowning area at the Fort St. John Curling Club, and the lobby of the Phoenix Theatre in Fort Nelson.
Guest Information
- Convocation is a by invite only event and is not open to the general public
- Doors open for guests at 1:15pm, the ceremony will begin at 2pm
- Guests do not require tickets, seating is available on a first come first served basis
- Guests are not permitted in the gowning areas prior to the event
- Parking is free
- All venues are wheelchair accessible
Celebrate your big moment with professional grad photos!
Cap & Gown Photos
- Dawson Creek (DC) Campus: May 26–27
- Fort St. John (FSJ) Campus: June 2–3
Students can attend either campus, so pick the dates that work best for you!
Register for DC Here • Register for FSJ Here
Don’t miss your chance to capture this milestone in style — book your spot today!
Valedictorian nominations are now open!
The valedictorian is a graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and contributed to school life. This student is given the honour of delivering a speech at convocation, celebrating the accomplishments of their graduating class.
Nominations will be accepted until April 10, 2026.
Nomination Form
Click the link above, download the form, complete it and email it to convocation@nlc.bc.ca
Don’t miss your chance to recognize a classmate who exemplifies excellence and inspires others!
Students may not nominate themselves for valedictorian.
Nominations must be submitted by a peer, faculty or other NLC staff member
2025 Valedictorians
Chetwynd — Rhochelle Clarice Bernardo
We’re excited to introduce you to your 2025 Chetwynd Valedictorian, Rhochelle Clarice Bernardo!
Rhochelle recently completed her Certificate in Business Management. Congratulations!
Dawson Creek — Destiny LePretre
Your 2025 Dawson Creek Valedictorian, Destiny LePretre!
Destiny recently completed the College and Career Preparation program. Congratulations!
Fort St. John — Lorelyn Arejola
Your 2025 Fort St. John Convocation Valedictorian, Lorelyn Arejola!
Lorelyn recently completed her Diploma in Social Services Worker. Congratulations!
Fort Nelson — Michelle Rhead
Your 2025 Fort Nelson Convocation Valedictorian, Michelle Rhead!
Michelle, an Applied Business Technology graduate.
Congratulations, Michelle!