**Policy Authority: University Registrar
Graduation Information
Cape Breton University Host two convocation periods in one Academic Year.
- November
- May
Academic Year 2023-2024
Fall 2023: November 1, 2023 (one convocation ceremony, located at C200)
Spring 2024: May 15, 15, 17, 2024 (five convocation ceremonies, located at C200)
Overview
The Convocation and Ceremonies Office in the Office of the Registrar is responsible for the production of university parchments, which are an official legal document stating the legal name of the student, the degree, diploma or certificate earned and the date.
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Contact<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To graduate, students must submit a formal application for graduation. If a student plans to graduate, they must submit an application regardless of whether they intend to participate in the scheduled ceremonies.
Academic Policy
**Policy Authority: University Registrar
Cape Breton University shall confer approved credentials to students who meet the specific program requirements in addition to the university standards as detailed in this policy including:
1) Meeting the requirements for graduation;
2) Applying and being deemed eligible for graduation; and
3) Receiving the parchment.
All students applying for graduation must meet the specific program profile requirements as approved by Senate and published in the University Calendar at the time the student is first enrolled in the program
Students are responsible for informing themselves of the University’s procedures and policies and the specific requirements associated with the degree, diploma or certificate sought. Every student accepted for Registration with Cape Breton University shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the regulations and policies of the university and the program in which that student is enrolled.
To obtain a credential from Cape Breton University, all students must be approved for graduation. Students must submit an application for graduation that will be reviewed for eligibility. If eligible, the student will be approved for graduation by the Registrar. Application deadlines are posted on the Cape Breton University website.
If there has been an error in the printing of the original document, the original credential must be returned to Cape Breton University to receive a replacement credential.
Programs may have other residency requirements. These requirements will be included in the program requirements approved by the University Senate as listed within the University Calendar.
Please note, that students are responsible for following academic and financial policies and regulations in our CBU Academic Calendar and on our Financial Deadlines, Policies and Regulations page. Upon registration, students agree to be and shall be, bound by the regulations and policies of Cape Breton University as published in the CBU Academic Calendar or otherwise enacted by the University.
- Students meeting their program re