THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO THE 50TH

Convocation CeremonyNovember 15, 2018

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The Board of Governors, administration, faculty and staff of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning extend

a warm invitation to your family and friends to join you on this

day of celebration.

The 50th Fall Convocation Ceremony

will be held in Marshall Hall at Bingemans Conference

Centre, Kitchener

Arrival and Location: One hour before the ceremony, gather in the gowning area located in the Heritage Room at Bingemans Conference Centre.

Attire: Academic attire is provided by Conestoga and consists of a knee-length gown (no cap/mortarboard).

Personal Items: Flowers, purses, cameras and other personal items should be left with a friend or family member. If this is not possible, a place is available in the gowning area to check such items.

Length of Ceremony: The ceremony lasts approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.

Guests or Graduates with Disabilities:

Graduates may indicate their accommodation requirements related to mobility, deaf or hard of hearing, blind or low vision, or other concerns when they RSVP for convocation through the student portal.

Guests: Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to limit your guests to two, to avoid overcrowding.

Document: All graduation documents are mailed prior to the ceremony. Please contact the Registrar’s Office if you have not received your document.

Reception Following The CeremonyA reception will be held in the Embassy Room immediately following the ceremony. A professional photographer will be available for graduates. Gowns and liripipes for photos will be at the photography booth.

The Conestoga College Bookstore will be on-site to offer school rings, crested clothing, and memorabilia.

You can purchase a frame for your certificate, diploma or degree in the Embassy Room where the reception is taking place.

Convocation Ceremony InstructionsConvocation Registration: To be eligible to attend the ceremony, you must successfully complete all courses in your program. If you plan to attend the ceremony, you must register on your student portal, under the Services tab.

No further details will be mailed. If your plans change, or you have an inquiry about your program completion requirements, please send an email to studentrecords@conestogac.on.ca. Please include your name and student number.

To register your attendance, follow the Student Portal login instructions below:

1. Go to the Conestoga website at www.conestogac.on.ca

2. Click on the Student Portal button found at the top right-hand corner of the screen under the Search button.

3. Follow the login instructions – you will need your seven-digit Conestoga student I.D. number.

4. Select the Services tab.

5. To view your convocation ceremony and indicate your attendance, click on Convocation.

Note: If your plans change, you may update your attendance through the Student Portal until midnight on November 12, 2018.

We look forward to seeing you at Convocation and celebrating your achievement with you and your guests.

Convocation Ceremonies

BusinessBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (Co-op)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management (Co-op)

Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours) (Co-op)

Applied Organizational Leadership and Development

Bookkeeping

Business

Business Administration - Accounting

Business Administration - Financial Planning

Business Administration - Management

Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)

Business Fundamentals

Business - Finance

Business - Marketing

Career Development Practitioner

Community and Social Service Management

Financial Planning Services

Global Business Management

Health Office Administration

Human Resources

Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management (Co-op)

Insurance - Property and Casualty

Management Skills

Medical Office Practices

Occupational Health and Safety

Office Administration - Executive

Office Administration - General

Project Management

Social Media Marketing

Supply Chain Management - Global

Sustainable Business Management

Teacher/Trainer Of Adults

Travel Consulting

Community ServicesBachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours) (Co-op)

Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship)

Early Childhood Education

Human Services Foundation

Paralegal

Police Foundations

Protection, Security and Investigation

Recreation and Leisure Services

November 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM

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Hospitality & Culinary ArtsCulinary Management

Culinary Skills - Chef Training

Culinary Skills - Chef Training (Co-op)

Event Management

Food Service Worker

Global Hospitality Management (Co-op)

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management (Co-op)

Language & Communications Studies General Arts and Science: English Language Studies Teaching English as a Second Language

Liberal Studies General Arts and Science - Diploma Option

General Arts and Science - One Year

Public Service

Public Service (Co-op)

Media & DesignBachelor of Design (Honours) (Co-op)

Advertising and Marketing Communications

Interior Decorating

November 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM

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Engineering Technology Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (Co-op)

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering (Co-op)

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering (Co-op)

Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) (Co-op)

Cabinetmaker (Apprenticeship)

Construction Management

Construction Management (Co-op)

Construction Project Management

Electrical Engineering Technician

Electronics Engineering Technician

Embedded Systems Development

Embedded Systems Development (Co-op)

Environmental Engineering Applications

Environmental Engineering Applications (Co-op)

Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics

Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing (Co-op)

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing (Co-op)

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design & Analysis

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis (Co-op)

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Co-op)

Robotics and Industrial Automation

Welding and Fabrication Technician

Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection

Welding Techniques

Wireless Network Infrastructure

Woodworking Technician

Woodworking Technology (Co-op)

Workforce Development & Continuing EducationApplied Manufacturing Management

Autism and Behavioural Science

Construction Estimator

Information Technology Business Analysis - Operations

Interior Decorating

Library and Information Technician

Marketing Fundamentals

Photography

Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class

Process Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance

Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Nursing

Teacher of Adults - Literacy Educator

November 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM

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Health & Life SciencesBachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours) (Co-op)

Biotechnology Technician

Enhanced Nursing Practice - Clinical and Critical Care

Enhanced Professional Practice - Gerontology and Chronic Illness

Esthetics

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Personal Support Worker

Practical Nursing

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Nursing

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Nursing

Registered Nurse - Perinatal Nursing

Registered Nurse - Perioperative Nursing

Registered Practical Nurse - Perinatal Nursing

Registered Practical Nurse - Perioperative Nursing

Information Technology Computer Application Security

Computer Application Security (Co-op)

Computer Applications Development

Computer Applications Development (Co-op)

Computer Programmer

Computer Programmer/Analyst

Information Technology Network Security

Information Technology Support Services

Information Technology Support Services (Co-op)

IT Innovation and Design

Mobile Solutions Development

Mobile Solutions Development (Co-op)

Software Engineering Technology

Software Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Trades & Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)

Construction Techniques

Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial (Co-op)

Electrical Techniques

Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)

Electrician - Industrial (Apprenticeship)

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance (Co-op)

General Machinist (Apprenticeship)

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship

Mechanical Technician - CNC

Mechanical Techniques - General Machinist

Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair

Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service

Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment

Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair

Powerline Technician

Powerline Technician (Co-op)

Tool And Die Maker (Apprenticeship)

Truck and Coach Technician (Apprenticeship)

November 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM

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Academic Awards

President’s Scholar Award

The President’s Scholar Award, an inscribed and framed Conestoga Coat of Arms, recognizes the graduating student from a four-year degree program who achieves the highest composite academic average for all courses.

Governor General’s Academic Medal

The Governor General’s Academic Medal recognizes the graduating student who achieves the highest composite academic average for all courses in a diploma program. The award is a bronze medallion commissioned by the Governor General of Canada.

Conestoga College Mastercraft Award

Established by former Conestoga President Kenneth E. Hunter, this award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual or student team in the creation of a program-related technical project. Eligible projects must first win a program-level competition to qualify for college-wide judging. The prize consists of an inscribed and framed Conestoga Coat of Arms as well as a cash award.

Aubrey Hagar Award

The Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes a faculty member for outstanding contribution to and/or leadership in the teaching-learning process. It honours Aubrey Hagar, a founding member of the College’s Board of Governors who also served Conestoga as Director of Academic and College Planning, and Director of Strategic Planning.

Academic RecognitionConestoga recognizes exceptional academic achievement by its students both during their studies and upon graduation. There are four categories of academic recognition upon graduation.

HonoursTo be eligible for academic recognition upon graduation, students must have completed the minimum number of courses or credits or hours of their program of study at Conestoga. The actual percentage required to be completed will vary according to the length of the program:

• Ontario College Certificate - 75% • Ontario College Graduate Certificate - 75% • Ontario College Diploma - 50% • Ontario College Advanced Diploma - 50% • Degree - 40%

President’s Honour List

Recognition awarded upon graduation to the student in each diploma, graduate certificate and degree program who obtains the highest average in the program. Students must achieve an average of 90% or greater for all courses of the program of study, with no failed courses.

• To be eligible for the President’s Honour List, students must have completed the required number of courses or credits or hours of their program of study at Conestoga (varies by length of program - see above).

• The student who achieves the President’s Honour List will receive a letter of congratulations signed by the President.

• The student will receive a Conestoga Coat of Arms.

• The recognition will be noted on the student’s official academic record and in the Convocation program.

Graduation with High Distinction

Recognition upon graduation for all students registered in diploma, graduate certificate and degree programs who achieve an average of 90% or greater for all courses of the program of study, with no failed courses.

• To be eligible for Graduation with High Distinction, students must have completed the required number of courses or credits or hours of their program of study at Conestoga (varies by length of program - see above).

• Students will receive a letter of congratulations signed by the Registrar.

• The recognition will be noted on the student’s official academic record and in the Convocation program.

Graduation with Distinction

Recognition upon graduation for all students registered in diploma, graduate certificate and degree programs who achieve an average of 80-89% in all courses of the program of study, with no failed courses.

• To be eligible for Graduation with Distinction, students must have completed the required number of courses or credits or hours of their program of study at Conestoga (varies by length of program - see above).

• Students will receive a letter of congratulations signed by the Registrar.

• The recognition will be noted on the student’s official academic record.

Conestoga Honour List

Recognition upon graduation for all students registered in Ontario College certificate and apprenticeship programs who achieve an average of 80% or greater for all courses in the program of study, or for apprentices all levels of their program, with no failed courses.

• To be eligible for the Conestoga Honour List, students must have completed the required number of courses or credits or hours of their program of study at Conestoga (varies by length of program - see above).

• Students will receive a letter of congratulations signed by the Registrar.

• The recognition will be noted on the student’s official academic record.

Location

We Need Your Assistance

2018 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) SurveyAs a Conestoga graduate, you will receive a call in approximately six months from Forum Canada, a research firm contracted by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This firm will collect information for the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Graduate Satisfaction Survey, to be followed by the KPI Employer Satisfaction Survey. The purpose of these provincial surveys is to measure Conestoga’s effectiveness in preparing you for the workplace.

The results help new students in their program selection and guide future curriculum and program direction. Forum Canada requires your consent to contact your employer for their input on the employer survey.

We encourage you and your employer to participate.

Marshall Hall at Bingemans Conference Centre

425 Bingemans Centre Drive Kitchener, Ontario N2B 3X7

Conestoga College’s Bookstore is proud to offer graduates a number of affordable, high-quality framing options for your diploma. All frames and mats are handmade in Canada with the finest materials including solid wood mouldings and acid-free mats.

Ordering Options1. Order online by visiting www.468conestoga.com

2. Complete the order form and fax with your credit card information to Tempo at 1-800-363-9040.

Alternatively, mail the order form with your cheque made payable to Tempo Framing Systems to:

Tempo Framing Systems 1735 Bayly St., Unit 1 Pickering, ON L1W 3G7

3. Contact Tempo Framing Systems by: Telephone: 1-800-437-0463 Fax: 1-800-363-9040 Email: fulfillment@tempoframing.com Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., EST

Order A BouquetFloral bouquets in a variety of colours, styles and sizes can be pre-ordered and picked up at the flower booth located outside Marshall Hall.

To pre-order, visit www.convocationflowers.ca/index.php/conestoga

Flowers may also be purchased on-site. A portion of the sale of these products helps support your alumni activities. Please note that flowers may not be carried or worn during the processional or ceremony.

Frame Your Certificate, Diploma Or Degree

QTY Description Price TotalAcademic 152.38

Metro 149.99Premier 174.87

Briarwood Black 102.95Diplomat Plus 176.95

Rideau Espresso 106.95Vogue Black Metal 67.95

Walnut Wood 76.95