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Graduates can nominate themselves or be nominated by an ºÚÁÏÉç staff member or fellow student. 

Nomination criteria:

• Candidate meets a minimum year to date overall cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above & meets all requirements to graduate.
  • The final cumulative GPA (if close) is never rounded up in points, it must be 3.5 or above as shown on the transcript to date.
  • Nominees may move forward to oral presentations if they are close to 3.5 cumulative GPA in cases where not all marks are posted final.  Once marks are posted final, the GPA is verified to ensure the chosen candidate meets requirements.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and teamwork.
• Involvement in student or community activities or volunteering.

Deadline:  nomination forms must be submitted no later than Friday, April 4, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç, at 4 p.m.

Nomination Forms

• Valedictorian Nomination Form
• Valedictorian Self-Nomination Form

Nominees who meet the Valedictorian criteria will be moved forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Each qualified candidate is required to give a presentation to the Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee no later than Friday, May 9, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç.  Use the following guidelines for the presentation:

• No formal visual aids are permitted (oral presentation only) and cue cards may be used for reference.  IMPORTANT: this is not intended to be the actual valedictory speech. The final speech will be prepared later with a coach for the chosen candidate.
  
  
• The candidate’s presentation must address the following topics (5-8 minutes maximum):
  • Speak to what being an ºÚÁÏÉç graduate means to you and your future?
  • What impact has ºÚÁÏÉç had on you as a student?
  • What message would you relay to graduates in your valedictory address?
  • Why do you feel you should deliver the valedictory address to this year’s graduates?
  • What volunteering have you done on campus and in the community? What impact has volunteering had on you?
  • What do you feel you have learned at ºÚÁÏÉç which will make you an exceptional employee and active citizen in your community moving forward?
• Candidates must be prepared to answer additional questions during the presentation.

CHOSEN VALEDICTORIANS

• Chosen Valedictorians must submit a copy of their final valedictory address (maximum of 5 minutes) to the Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee no later than Friday, May 23, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç.
• Chosen Valedictorians must submit a professional head and shoulder picture and a brief Biography (100 words) to grad@nbcc.ca no later than Friday, May 23, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç.
• For ºÚÁÏÉç Moncton and Saint John only, the chosen Valedictorian is required to speak at all ceremonies scheduled.

Are you enrolled in a diploma program but want to graduate with a one-year certificate instead? Many ºÚÁÏÉç diploma programs offer this option, but you must apply to exit early. If you're considering this option, you must also speak with your academic advisor first. are open with a deadline of March 25, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç, at 4:30 p.m. (ADT).

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES:  International students wishing to exit their programs early should be aware of possible immigration impacts.  Review Program Exit Immigration Considerations (pdf) prior to applying for early exit.

Important for all graduates: Once your early exit application is approved, you must complete the before April 25^th, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç, to ensure your gown is ordered ahead for our June 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç ceremonies.

ºÚÁÏÉç is committed to working with our ceremony venues to provide an accessible graduation experience for all graduates. If you require accommodations regarding access to the graduation stage, or have any other accessibility needs, email grad@nbcc.ca no later than March 28, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç.  Please include your name, program, campus, and a brief description of your accommodation request in your email.

If you are eligible to receive a parchment from one campus but wish to attend a graduation ceremony at a different campus, you must email grad@nbcc.ca to request your preferred location no later than Friday, April 25, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç (for June convocation). IMPORTANT:  after emailing us, be sure to   by the deadline stating the correct campus you plan to attend on the order form.

On the day of the ceremony, graduates who request this accommodation must:

• Arrive at least one hour before the ceremony start time to receive a name card and program name sign (if required).
• Collect their gown and stole before lining up for the ceremony.

NOTE: Parchments are only issued at the graduate's home (designated) campus. This means you can either pick up your parchment at your home campus the following business day after the ceremony, or email studentrecords@nbcc.ca to request your parchment be mailed.

ºÚÁÏÉç is searching for students or graduates to perform the Canadian national anthem during convocation ceremonies at each campus. All candidates are required to sing acapella, and preference will be given to graduates.  no later than May 9-2025 ºÚÁÏÉç to audition.  The local campus selection committee will contact each candidate to schedule an audition date and time.  Showcase your vocal talent and represent your campus with pride!  

Are you completing your program and eligible for graduation in June 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç?  It is important to verify and update your consent for disclosure online in your .  This will ensure ºÚÁÏÉç has your permission to include your name, program of study, location of study, city of origin, and credentials achieved in our digital graduation program.  Be sure to update your “Home” address which will be announced as you cross the stage.

To verify or update your “Consent for Disclosure” information, login to .  From the home page, enter 'Consent for Disclosure' into the search bar > Select the form > Scroll to the bottom of the form and select “Yes” under ‘Graduation’> Click Save. 

IMPORTANT: This is required.  Your name will not be included in the digital program without this record of consent.

Are you an international student graduating this June? Visit our Graduating  International Students page for immigration links and information on letters of invitation, visitor visas, post-graduation work permits, letters of completion, permanent residency, and more.

Online bookings for graduation photos opened mid-February. The Student Union covers the sitting fee for photos. Students are responsible for the purchase of any products from Lifetouch. .

Graduates and/or guests are welcome to place an online flower order prior to graduation day. All online orders will be available for pickup on site. Flowers are also available to purchase the day of ceremonies at all ºÚÁÏÉç convocations. .

Nominations are open for the ºÚÁÏÉç Student Excellence in Leadership Award! This award recognizes a graduating student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an ºÚÁÏÉç campus and/or the community they serve. There is one award per Academic School.

Submit your nomination (pdf) of an amazing student leader by April 15, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç!

The Governor General’s Academic Medals recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of students across Canada. The Collegiate Bronze Medal is awarded to the student who has the highest overall average upon graduation from approved college and university programs. One (1) award per Academic School.

The Highest Academic Standing in a Program award recognizes the student in each program who has successfully completed and achieved highest academic standing within that program. The award recipient must achieve an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.  Where multiple deliveries of the same program are offered at a campus, one award is granted annually. One (1) award per program per campus.

Students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation and have attained the required overall 3.5 grade point average will receive the designation of Honours. Students who achieve ‘Honours Status’ will be recognized with an honours cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony.

Students who served in a leadership role with the ºÚÁÏÉç Student Union will be recognized with a white cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony.

The ºÚÁÏÉç Student Union is offering up to fifty $250 graduation bursaries to deserving June 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç graduates. To be eligible for these bursaries, students must be a member of the ºÚÁÏÉç Class of 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç and have made significant contributions to their local or provincial Student Unions and the larger College community during their time at ºÚÁÏÉç. 

Deadline to apply is May 1, 2025 ºÚÁÏÉç.  Students can