Relive the special moments from Convocation 2025! Browse, download, and share your favourite memories from the ceremony on our official Flickr page.
Convocation is the recognition of your hard work, commitment and achievements. It’s a special time where the whole College community gathers together to celebrate your accomplishments.
June 5, 2025 AM Ceremony
On the morning of June 5, we celebrated the Convocation Ceremony for students in the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate and Diploma programs, as well as the Educational Assistant Certificate and Diploma programs.
This ceremony recognized graduates with last names beginning with A through J.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
June 5, 2025 PM Ceremony
The afternoon of June 5 marked a special celebration for our graduates in the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate and Diploma programs, as well as the Educational Assistant Certificate and Diploma programs.
This ceremony honoured students with last names starting from K to Z.
A heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025!
June 6, 2025 AM Ceremony
The morning of June 6 was filled with pride and excitement as we gathered to celebrate the achievements of our graduates during their convocation ceremony. Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty, these students crossed the stage to mark the completion of an important chapter in their educational journey.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
June 6, 2025 PM Ceremony
The afternoon of June 6 was a joyful and proud moment as we came together to honour the accomplishments of our graduates at their convocation ceremony. With the support of family, friends, and faculty, each student walked the stage, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Convocation 2023
Both the morning and afternoon Convocation ceremonies as well as the Awards ceremony are available to view on our YouTube channel.
Convocation 2022
We are proud of your achievements and hope you'll look fondly on your time at Portage College.
Convocation 2021
Congratulations Class of 2021 on successfully achieving a milestone by completing your studies at Portage College.
Convocation 2020
We value our connection with you, and we hope that you will fondly remember your time with your Portage family.
Convocation takes place the first Thursday and Friday in June at the Lac La Biche Campus in the gymnasium.
They are divided by program and grouped to create an even split.
Students are eligible to attend Convocation if they qualify for graduation and if their program of studies are completed in the current academic year.
Invitations are normally sent out via email in March.
The Registrar’s Office will remove the names of students that withdraw prior to May 1st from the eligible student list.
If you wish to know more about convocation please contact Student Services at 1-866-623-5551.
All students participating in the ceremony are expected to wear the cap, tassel and gown. There is no cost to the student as Convocation is a gift from the College to the Student.
Students are required to register so that the College can order the cap, tassel and gown. The cap and tassel are yours to keep after the ceremony, but the gown must be returned.
A backdrop will be available for students and family members to take photographs on Convocation day. Location will be provided closer to the date.
No, your credential will be mailed to the address on your student file. Please ensure your address is updated with Student Services.
During Convocation you will receive a letter/scroll.
Refreshments are available throughout the day. Food will not be provided, but there is the onsite Voyageur Grill located on the Lac La Biche campus where you can purchase meals, snacks and beverages.
In addition to the two Convocation ceremonies, other important events take place throughout the day.
This is a typical schedule:
Thursday
- 10:00 a.m. - Convocation Ceremony (Portage College Gymnasium)
- 2:00 p.m. - Convocation Ceremony (Portage College Gymnasium)
Friday
- 9:00 a.m. – Practical Nurse Pinning Ceremony (McGrane Theatre)
- 10:00 a.m. – Convocation Ceremony (Portage College Gymnasium)
- 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Honour Ceremony (McGrane Theatre)
- 2:30 p.m. – Convocation Ceremony (Portage College Gymnasium
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.