The Graduation Ceremony for Willis College will be held on May 13, 2023 at the E.Y. Centre (4899 Uplands Dr) in Ottawa.
Graduation starts at 3:00 P.M. Graduates should be there no later than 2:00 P.M.
Some things to know for your attendance:
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If you have children who will be in attendance:
- Please keep in mind that children 3 and under are free to attend but must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian as graduates will not be seated in the audience during the event. Furthermore, children will not be permitted to sit with the graduate during the ceremony and ceremony preparation.
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Graduates should be there no later than 2:00 P.M.
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No professional photographer will be in attendance, however, there will be places on-site where you can take photos independently.
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Deadline for registration is May 6, 2023.
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The graduate’s cap and gown will be provided on-site.
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Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.
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The graduate’s registration is free. Any additional guests are $25/each. Children 3 and under are free to attend.
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Please visit https://eycentre.ca/parking/ for information on parking at the event.
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Public transit is available (see link above), however, please note the Saturday schedule may impact routes.
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Please find below a list of hotels in the area for your accommodation needs.
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Flowers are available to buy directly from a vendor on site. Pre-order available (link to follow).
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What Our Graduates Are Saying
My experiences at Willis College have been life-changing. In completing my program, I grew in many ways. My confidence increased and I was amazed at my own capabilities, which I didn’t recognize until coming to Willis. The atmosphere at Willis made me feel like I belonged to a large family; that we were all in it together to succeed. Hats off to the staff of Willis College because they work together as a team and everyone helps everyone. No one falls through the cracks. Thank you Willis College.
Sharon Schwartz
Willis College Program