Registration
Registration activities begin at 10:30 am. Enter via the main doors of the Chan Shun Concert Hall, The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, 6265 Crescent Road, where you will be directed to the TELUS Studio Theatre for registration by RCM Staff. Arrive no later than 11:45 am for registration activities. In addition to preparing for the Convocation ceremony, the registration period provides a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your fellow graduates and have your graduate portrait photo taken. Please note that parents and guests are not permitted to join graduates in the registration area.
Lunch
Lunch (for graduates only) will be provided between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm. Lunch is included in the registration fee.
Please make sure to indicate any food allergies or dietary restrictions on your online registration for Convocation. If you have severe food allergies, then we highly recommend that you bring your own lunch to avoid potential illness.
Gowns, Hoods, and Honour Cords
The Royal Conservatory will provide you with an academic gown, hood, and honour cord for the ceremony. Gown, hood, and honour cord rental is included in the registration fee.
Please be mindful of what you wear, as the gowns are open at the front and your clothing and footwear will be visible to the audience. Button-front shirts and dresses will help keep the hoods in place. A magnetic pin will also be supplied to you to ensure that your hood hangs properly.
Tickets
All guests must have a ticket to enter the hall. Graduates will need to book guest tickets by contacting the Chan Centre Box Office. Please phone the box office at 1.604.822.2697. Tickets can be picked up from the Chan Centre Ticket Office on the day of the event.
Reception
Following the Convocation, Graduates and their guests are invited to an informal reception.
VANCOUVER GRADUATE SCHEDULE
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10:30 am |
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Check-in and register inside the TELUS Studio Theatre
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Confirm that the information on your Ceremony Card is correct (you will be provided with this card at registration)
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Pick up gown, hood, and honour cord
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Proceed to Lifetouch photographer studio for photos (prepare to pay $30 sitting fee - all methods of payment are accepted)
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Return to the TELUS Studio Theatre before 12:00 PM to receive final event instructions from RCM staff
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11:00am-12:00pm
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12:00pm
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Marshalls line up Graduates and Gold Medalists
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Wear you honour cord and carry your hood over your left arm
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Make sure you have your Ceremony Card
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12:45pm
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12:55pm
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1:00pm
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2:45pm
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