CONVOCATION 2023
Important Information
- To graduate at NOSM University regardless if you plan to attend the NOSM University Convocation ceremonies or not you must apply to graduate.
The application is now closed.
Faculty
Faculty are invited to walk in the procession however the platform party will be limited to faculty who have been invited to hood students or those given a specific role in the ceremonies.
Faculty are invited to wear their regalia from their alma mater should they own it. otherwise, regalia will be provided by the Registrar’s Office.
Gowns and hoods will be available for pick up at the venue on the day of the event. You will be notified as to your required arrival time depending on the requirements of your role that day.
Canadian Armed Forces Attire
- Faculty in the Canadian Armed Forces may wear their uniform without an academic gown.
Indigenous Traditional Attire
- Indigenous faculty may choose to wear traditional Indigenous attire (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), in lieu of a gown and hood.
- NOSM University acknowledges the diversity of Indigenous peoples, communities and nations. As such it is recognized that traditional attire may vary.
- Traditional Regalia is defined as clothing, accessories and artifacts that are often sacred and are worn or carried during various ceremonies. The design and meaning of the regalia vary significantly depending on the individual who wears it, the culture from which it originates and the event where it is worn.
To RSVP to Convocation in Sudbury and/or to the Graduation Celebration in Thunder Bay please fill out this response form.
Please note: Travel costs are the responsibility of each individual faculty member who wishes to travel to attend either the Graduation Celebration or the Convocation Ceremonies.
Regalia
Graduands who attend Convocation ceremonies are required to wear regalia.
We ask that graduands not alter the academic regalia as it represents your academic achievement.
Canadian Armed Forces Attire
- Graduands and faculty in the Canadian Armed Forces may wear their uniform without an academic gown.
- Graduands are still required to carry a hood over the arm.
Indigenous Traditional Attire
- Indigenous graduates and faculty may choose to wear traditional Indigenous attire (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), in lieu of a gown and hood, at future convocation ceremonies.
- NOSM University acknowledges the diversity of Indigenous peoples, communities and nations. As such it is recognized that traditional attire may vary.
- Traditional Regalia is defined as clothing, accessories and artifacts that are often sacred and are worn or carried during various ceremonies. The design and meaning of the regalia vary significantly depending on the individual who wears it, the culture from which it originates and the event where it is worn.
Graduates
Potential graduates order their regalia as part of their application to graduate.
Gowns and hoods will be available for pick up in the lobby of the Medical School Buildings on the following dates
- MSW 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM May 18, 2023 – – Thunder Bay Graduation Celebration
- MSE 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – May 25, 2023 – Spring Convocation 2023
NOTE: you will be required to present your NOSM U ID to pick up your regalia.
Spring Convocation 2023
Friday, May 26, 2023, in Sudbury – United Steelworkers Hall
*A full program will be posted when finalized.
2:30 PM – Graduates arrive
3:30 PM – Guests Welcome
Each student has been allotted 3 tickets to invite family and friends.
4:00 PM-6:30 PM – Convocation and Reception
NOSM Univerity Alumni reception will follow the celebration and will take place at United Steelworkers hall.
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- The inaugural Chancellor will be installed at the Convocation ceremony.
- The convocation ceremony will be available virtually and streamed on YouTube for those unable to attend in person.
- All Thunder Bay Campus year-4 Undergraduate Medical Education students and graduating Master of Medical Studies students who have confirmed attendance at the Sudbury Convocation will be reimbursed up to $1000 to subsidize the cost of travel to the Convocation in Sudbury.
- Travel expense claims will be processed through the online Expense Reimbursement process in accordance with NOSM University Travel Policy.
- Submission instructions will be provided closer to the Convocation date.
HOTEL BOOKING
NOSM University has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sudbury available at a special NOSM U rate.
BOOKING CUT-OFF DATE: Room bookings must be made before Friday, May 5th, 2023
Arrival: Thursday, May 25th, 2023 Departure: Sunday, May 28th, 2023 Room Nights: 1-3 nights (optional)
To take advantage of the NOSM University rate follow these instructions for booking:
ONLINE RESERVATIONS
Go to www.hgisudbury.hgi.com
Select the Arrival & Departure Dates
Select the Special Rates Box, Type in “NOSM23” in the Group Code Box
Select the Blue Button – A Rooms & Rates Box will appear and proceed to book your room!
PHONE BOOKING
Call the hotel directly (front desk): 705-586-3001, press “0” and provide the front desk associate with the special group code, “NOSM23” to proceed with a real-person booking
IN-PERSON/WALK-IN
Provide Group Code “NOSM23” to proceed with booking at the front desk
Graduation Celebration 2023
Graduation Celebration Friday, May 19, 2023, Thunder Bay – Magnus Theatre
We would like to welcome and encourage Thunder Bay Campus students and their guests to attend both the Graduation Celebration and the Convocation Ceremony in Sudbury.
Each Thunder Bay Campus student has been allotted 3 tickets to invite family and friends.
2:30 PM – Graduates arrive
3:30 PM – Guests Welcome
4:00 PM-6:30 PM – Graduation Celebration and Reception
NOSM University Alumni reception will follow the celebration and will take place at Magnus Theatre.