Over 1,200 graduates are expected to cross the stage during six convocation ceremonies taking place over three days at 51’s Interurban campus.
“Convocation is a time of celebration as we honour the outstanding accomplishments of every graduate,” says college president Dr. Lane Trotter. “It’s important to acknowledge the faculty and support staff who supported graduates through to the finish line as well as the friends, family, and champions of each student. Congratulations!”
The theme for Convocation 2025 is “Your path to success,” a reminder that each grad who comes here to learn has their own unique journey and that success looks different for everyone. “Your path to success” is their way to make a mark, to challenge themselves and to reach their potential. At Camosun, their education is a transformative force.
“Camosun convocation is an incredible day of celebration, achievement, and excitement,” says Terence Baluyut, 51 Student Society external executive. “As we celebrate our achievements, we also recognize the responsibility that comes with our education. It's our duty to make a positive impact in the world, whether through further education, joining the workforce or contributing to our communities.”
"As we celebrate our achievements, we also recognize the responsibility that comes with our education. It's our duty to make a positive impact in the world, whether through further education, joining the workforce or contributing to our communities."
- Terence Baluyut, 51 Student Society External Executive
Six ceremonies will take place over three days in the Pacific Institute for Sport Education (PISE) gym at the Interurban campus, including the presentation of five awards:
Tuesday, June 17, 10am
School of Health Sciences and Human Services (1 of 2)
Tuesday, June 17, 2:30pm
School of Health Sciences and Human Services (2 of 2)
Wednesday, June 18, 10am
School of Business (1 of 3)
Wednesday, June 18, 2:30pm
School of Business (2 of 3), including the Distinguished Alumni Award presentation
Thursday, June 19, 10am
Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen: Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections
School of Arts and Access
School of Business (3 of 3)
Thursday, June 19, 2:30pm
School of Trades, Industry, and Professional Studies
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, including the Promising Alumni Award presentation
Three 51 students will receive the Governor General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal Awards, recognizing their exceptional academic accomplishments in earning the highest overall grade point average (GPA) from a diploma-level post-secondary college program.
Kaydence Nicole Kauffman – Associate of Arts Degree Pre-Social Work, School of Arts and Access
Keely Devon Hamilton – Diploma Dental Hygiene, School of Health Sciences and Human Services
Aaron Huinink – Diploma Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Renewable Energy, Co-operative Education Designation, School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
More than 2,000 students will graduate from Camosun this year with approximately 1,200 attending convocation. 51 has over 70,000 alumni living and working on Vancouver Island and beyond.
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