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Convocation Information

 

 
Accommodation
Alumni Information
Bank Machines
 
PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES & REVISIONS.
Accommodation
For Convocation, rates at our Chancellors House residence start at $34.50 per person per night (including taxes); and $ 119 for a full unit per night (including taxes).
 
If you are interested in reserving one of the 75 suites available in our residence complexes, please email the Conference Services department at summerhousing@nipissingu.ca, call 705-474-3450 ext. 2601 or visit Suites 2010.  If you wish more information on Nipissing University's Chancellors House residence, email: stay@nipissingu.ca. 
 
Students and guests are advised to book accommodation in North Bay several months prior to Convocation.
 
For information on local hotels/motels, please visit the City of North Bay Tourism site at:  http://www.city.north-bay.on.ca/visiting/accommodations/
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Alumni Information
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Benefit from your Association
Nipissing University Alumni Association Services & Benefits
The Nipissing University Alumni Association organizes events and creates programs to benefit alumni of Nipissing University. We provide opportunities to meet fellow alumni and members of your community.
Networking opportunities include:
 
  • Future Student Events
  • Receptions
  • Reunions
  • Social gatherings

 

Volunteer opportunities include:
  • Serving a three-year term on the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board
  • Assisting with student or community events in your community
  • Special events volunteer

 

Alumni Services include:
  • TD Insurance Meloche Monnex home and auto insurance competitive rates
  • MBNA Canada MasterCard
  • Canada Life Alumni Insurance products and services
  • Commemorative Alumni Wine from Canadian Signature Wine Company Inc.
  • Alumni card (as requested) though the External Relations & Advancement Office
  • Nipissing University Review magazine
  • Alumni E-Newsletter
  • Preferred membership rate at the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centr
  • Access to the Education Centre Library
  • Email
      
Keep us updated with your address — we like to celebrate our alumni through profiles in the Nipissing University Review magazine and award nominations!
 
Tel: 705-474-3450, ext. 4573
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Bank Machines

Two bank machines are available on campus, inside the entrance of the Education Centre.  They are located on the same side as Pal's Variety store near the windows.
Cafeteria
The main cafeteria is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  The cafeteria will be closed on Saturday, June 12.
Campus Shop
University memorabilia (sweats, mugs, etc.) are available for sale in the Campus Shop.  The Campus Shop accepts Interac, cash and credit cards.  Hours of operation during Convocation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
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Class Rings
Note:  School rings will be available for sale during Convocation in the foyer of the RJ Surtees gym.  
Convocation Dinner
No Convocatin for the Fall Convocation
Convocation Photos
Heritage Directories and Photography will be on site during Convocation for those who missed an opportunity to have graduation portraits taken earlier in the year. They will be located in the front foyer of the Robert J. Surtees gym the day of the ceremony
The photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
Degrees
Graduates must pick up their degree AFTER THE CEREMONY in front foyer. Students will be asked to present their I.D. card and will also be required to "sign" for their degree. 
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Elevators

The following are the directions to the nearest elevator (from the Nipissing front entrance) to get to the main gymnasium:
  • from the main entrance, walk to the end of the hall (past the Arts & Science and Education offices)
  • turn right
  • the elevator is located int he hallwayimmediate right
  • take the elevator down one flight
  • exit the elevator, go straight to the end of the hall
  • turn right at the end of the hall
  • the main gym is on the left
Family Quiet Room
A Family Quiet Room will be available for parents/guardians of small children who may wish to leave the ceremony tempoarily.  The location is Room A118, (in the hallway just outside the main gym).
Flowers
Fresh flowers will be available for purchase from the flowers kiosks before and after the convocation ceremony in the foyer of the Athletic Centre.
 
It is recommended that presentation of flowers be made after the graduate steps off the stage and returns to his/her seat. For pricing and to pre-order, please click here: Convocation Flowers Website
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Degree Frames

 

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It has taken years of hard work, so proudly display your Nipissing University degree in an elegant custom official Nipissing University degree frame!  Each year during Convocation Weekend (in front of the current library), NUSA provides a degree framing service. You can have your degree framed on the spot - it only takes a few minutes. If you pre-order your degree frames for your degree or if you would like to have your degree framed and your degree has already been conferred earlier in the academic year and you have already received it in the mail, please bring your degree with you to the framing tables.

These special frames highlight your degree and your pride in being a Nipissing University grad! Proceeds from the program are used to support on-going student programs and services.

Visa, or MasterCard (with expiry dates), cheques and money orders (payable to Nipissing University) are acceptable. If you would like more information on the NUSA degree framing program, please visit the website – www.nipissingu.ca/nusa, click on ambassadors, click on degree frames or contact External Relations & Advancement (705.474.3450, ext. 4330) or e-mail nusa@nipissingu.ca.
NUSA Degree Frames
If you are attending Convocation, you will be able to pick up your degree frame at the Pre-Paid table. *Please note that there is an additional $10.00 for shipping within Ontario and $12.00 to the provinces outside of Ontario for those not attending Convocation.

Sale Prices:
 
 
Classic Wood Degree Frame
Briarwood Degree Frame
(black or reg)
Rideau
Expresso
Degree
Frame
Double Briarwood Degree Frame
(black or reg)
Diplomat Satin Degree Frame
Diplomat Satin Plus Degree Frame
Price:
$   81
$  100
$105
$ 160
$ 145
$ 167
*Prices are subject to change.
* You can pay with debit, credit card, or cash on Convocation day. 
 
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Grad Parties
 
 
Maps
For directions to Nipissing University, estimated driving times and street maps, please visit our conference services site.  Nipissing University is located at 100 College Drive in North Bay.
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Pal's Variety Store
Pal's Variety Store is located in the main entrance of The Education Centre.  The following are the hours of operation during Convocation:
  • Wednesday - Friday   8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • The store will be closed on Saturday

 

Parking
Guests may park in any of the parking lots on campus. The first three parking lots have been designated as Visitor and are recommended for graduates and their guests.  There is no parking fee for any of the Convocation dates.  Please note that the parking lots may be crowded.  Several handicapped parking spaces are available alongside the gym.
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Phones

Payphones are available on campus in the following locations:

  • across the hall from the main gym entrance
  • at the bottom of the stairwell leading to the main cafeteria, go through the stairwell doors, turn left, phones are on the left
  • across from the Library, near the elevator
  • near the washrooms adjacent to the Registrar's Office in the Nipissing entrance
  • in The Education Centre front entrance near the windows in front of the bank machines

 

 

Regalia-Fall Convocation
Regalia Room Hours of Operation

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OPEN
CLOSED
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Friday, November 4, 2011
8:30 am
3:30 pm
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Tim Horton's
Tim Horton's is located in the main cafeteria and will be open during the following times for Convocation:
  • Wednesday-Friday       7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Closed on Saturday
Washrooms
The nearest washroom (from the Nipissing University front foyer) is to the left of the Registrar's Office.
 
 
Water
Water is supplied for
Convocation immediately outside the main gymnasium.  It is also sold in vending machines at the entrance of The Education Centre and in vending machines outside the main cafeteria.



 
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100 College Drive, Box 5002
North Bay, ON, Canada
P1B 8L7
Tel: 705.474.3450
TTY: 877.688.5507
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50 Wellington St.
Brantford, ON, Canada
N3T 2L6
Tel: 519.752.1524
Muskoka Campus
125 Wellington Street
Bracebridge, ON, Canada
P1L 1E2
Tel: 705.645.2921
 

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