Virtual Convocation

Got the Snapchat app? Use one of the following filters to take your own selfie "wearing" your convocation hood and gown! Select your program and click on one of the links below. Don't forget to share with us on social media - we'd love to see them! #NUConvocation

Facebook Profile Photo Frame

How to add our profile picture frame:

1. Go to www.facebook.com/profilepicframes
2. Click your profile picture in the bottom left and select your Page
3. Search for a frame by entering Nipissing University and select the Class of 2021 frame
4. Click Use as Profile Picture

Video Chat Backgrounds

These Convocation backgrounds can be used on horizontal or vertical screens.

Zoom Backgrounds

We've put together a collection of campus images and instructions to help you customize your background. Click the linked image below to take a look at our selection of campus images available for download.

There is no set time that you are required to tune in to your ceremony. The virtual convocation pages for each ceremony will launch at 9 a.m. and will remain available for viewing any time for many weeks. We encourage graduates and their supporters to schedule a time that is convenient to perform their own at-home celebration.

The link: www.nipissingu.ca/convocation will be updated on each ceremony day starting at 9:00 AM. The content will remain active for an extended period of time for graduates and their supporters to view at their convenience.

On each of the Virtual Convocation dates, we will be releasing the ceremony video including the names of the graduates, and messages from the Chancellor, President and Provost. We encourage graduates and their supporters to engage safely in at-home celebrations and watch the videos as part of their celebration plans. We also encourage everyone to share messages of congratulations on social media to recognize fellow graduates near and far.

At this time, we are unable to provide an exact date of when we will be able to host an in-person convocation ceremony again. However, once it is safe to do so, the University will begin to invite back members of the 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 graduating classes to have the opportunity to cross the stage and participate in an in-person event.

Last updated: June 9, 2021

If you did not receive the e-mail and form to request a Convocation Celebration Box, please e-mail convocation@nipissingu.ca

We recognize that the 2019-2020 graduates would not have received the package due to the timing of the pandemic and lockdown in 2020. That is why we have decided to send out New Alumni Welcome Packages to the 2019-2020 graduates. It contains many of the same items as the celebration boxes. Please e-mail convocation@nipissingu.ca to request your New Alumni Mailer.

Congratulations on receiving the Governor General’s Academic Medal.

The Governor General’s Medal, established in 1873, is one of the most prestigious awards that can be received by a student in a Canadian educational institution for exceptional academic achievement.

The Gold Medal is awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a graduate level.

The Silver Medal is awarded to the undergraduate student who achieves the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor degree program.

The certificate will be sent to the recipient the week of June 14, 2021.

Congratulations on receiving the President’s Gold Medal.

The President’s Gold Medals are presented to a graduating student who attains the highest academic average in their degree program. Students must have a minimum of 80% overall average. Each recipient will receive a President’s Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.

The Financial Aid Office will credit the recipient’s account receivable on WebAdvisor. The funds can then be directly deposited into the recipient’s bank account.

The President’s Gold Medal will be mailed to the recipient the week of June 14, 2021.

Congratulations on receiving the J.W. Trusler Proficiency Award.

The J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards are presented to graduating students, in each major. The recipients are chosen by the respective faculty of each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement and/or excellence in practice teaching. Each student will receive a Bronze Medal and a cash award of $300.

The Financial Aid Office will credit the recipient’s account receivable on WebAdvisor. The funds can then be directly deposited into the recipient’s bank account.

The bronze medal will be mailed to the recipient the week of June 14, 2021.

Congratulations on receiving a Convocation Award.

The Financial Aid Office will credit the recipient’s account receivable on WebAdvisor. The funds can then be directly deposited into the recipient’s bank account.

Please be advised that all graduation photography has been postponed until further notice due to the increased social distancing measures taken by the University to protect our NU community from the spread of COVID-19. When it is deemed safe to offer the services, we will communicate it here and through student email. Thank you for your understanding.

Last updated: June 9, 2021

All lending of gowns and hoods for photography purposes has been postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Last updated: June 9, 2021