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 7th, 2024
Merritt Ceremonies
June 13th & 14th, 2024
3700 Willingdon Ave.
Burnaby, BC
Gown Pick Up: TBD
Ceremony Start Time: TBD
Lunch: TBD
4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC
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, 2024, 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