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 registrarsoffice@nvit.ca in order to remove you from the schedule and reimburse your graduation fees.
Vancouver Ceremony - June 2nd, 2023
BCIT Telus Theatre - Building SE06 (MAP)
3700 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, BC
Gown Pick Up: 10:30-11:00am
Ceremony Start Time: 11:30am
Lunch: 1:00pm
NVIT Eagle's Perch Campus Gymnasium,
4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC
Morning Ceremony:
Gown Pick Up: 9:00-9:30am
Ceremony Start Time: 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00pm
Afternoon Ceremony (Language Programs Only):
Gown Pick Up: 2:00-2:30pm
Ceremony Start Time: 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:00pm
*Please know which ceremony you are scheduled to attend (morning-all programs or afternoon-language programs). This is mentioned in the initial graduation invite from the registrar's office. If you are unsure, please contact events@nvit.ca.
*You must attend the ceremony you are scheduled to attend - changes can NOT be made*
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 Tickets - 1 for graduate 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.
Should you require any accessibility accommodations, please email events@nvit.ca.
I've applied for Grad, when is my payment due?
Your payment must be received by March 31, 2023, 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 and caps available on campus, but graduates may also choose to wear their traditional ceremony attire. If this is your plan, please notify Clif Garcia at events@nvit.ca. Cedar headbands will be available to all graduates.
There will be a short window of time to put on gowns, headbands, and 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 food be provided?
Yes, food will be provided. Graduates will receive meal tickets for themselves plus their three guests.
Is there parking? Do I have to pay for parking?
The Vancouver Ceremony will have two specified parking lots at the location available for the event for FREE. The FREE parking lots are Lot 5 and Lot B (Please see parking lot map). We ask that parking Lot 5 be used for Elders and those needing accessible parking. Please carpool, if possible. All other parking lots at the BCIT campus will be paid parking only.
Parking is FREE for the Merritt Ceremony.
For further graduation information, please contact our events coordinators as follows:
events@nvit.ca