​Students must complete and submit an Application for Graduation by the deadlines specified below in order to be considered for graduation. An online application is available through WebAdvisor. A convocation fee is applicable to all applications and is required of all graduates whether or not they attend the annual convocation ceremony. Applications for Graduation received after the specified due date will be applied to the next graduation period.

There is one formal convocation ceremony in June. There are four convocation periods throughout the year in August, November, February and June. The Application for Graduation and fee deadlines are as follows:

Deadline for Application
for Graduation and Fee  Convocation Period
On or before June 1 August
On or before September 1 November
On or before December 1 February
On or before March 1 June

Students who are unable to attend the formal annual convocation ceremony in June should request that their degree be conferred in absentia. Diplomas will be mailed to those who graduate in August, November or February as well as June graduates who do not attend convocation.

Transcripts

Graduates will each receive one official transcript upon graduation. To order additional transcripts, students must present their request in writing to the Office of the Registrar. The fee for additional transcripts is outlined in the Service Fees section.
 

Replacement of Graduation Diplomas

Graduates may apply in writing to the Office of the Registrar for a replacement of their graduation diplomas. The fee for a replacement diploma is outlined in the Service Fees section.
 

Convocation Ceremony

Convocation ceremonies are normally scheduled in June on the North Bay and Brantford campuses. Please consult the convocation website for comprehensive information about this year’s convocation ceremonies.
 

Distinction at Graduation

Undergraduate students graduating with an overall average of 80% or higher on all Nipissing courses that are required to complete the degree will be granted their degree “with distinction”. The overall average is calculated on a minimum of 60 credits completed at Nipissing and presented for the degree.
 

Residency Requirements

To be considered for a Nipissing University degree, undergraduate students must successfully complete at least 30 credits at Nipissing.
 
Students who apply to graduate with a General degree must include at least 18 Nipissing credits in each major.
 
Students who apply for an Honours degree must include at least 30 Nipissing credits in each major.
 
Students who apply for a (liberal) degree must include at least nine Nipissing credits in each sequence.