INLP & FNEP Graduation

Graduation 2024

SPRING 2024 - Get Ready to Graduate

Attn:  INLP and FNEP STUDENTS

Are you completing any of the following Undergraduate programs?
CINLP
: Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficiency
DINLP: Diploma in Indigenous Language Proficiency
BA:  Bachelor of Arts  (with one of your programs an INLMIN: Minor in Indigenous Languages)

You may apply to graduate if you:

  1. have completed all your program's requirements before SPRING 2024 but not yet applied to graduate, or
  2. will be completing all your program's requirements by the end of the SPRING 2024 Academic Term

Graduation Memo and Application Instructions:

Please read the Graduation Memo for details.
Click [ PDF ] icon (below) to view the memo.

SPRING 2024 MEMO to INLP/FNEP Undergraduate Students: 

* Graduation_Memo_SPR2024-1241_for_INLP-FNEP_Students.pdf
Graduation memo to INLP/FNEP Students (SPRING 2024 / Term 1241). Submit your graduation application to inlp@sfu.ca. Early INLP application deadline: February 14, 2024.

Early bird Application DEADLINE:  Wednesday, February 14, 2024*.
Final application DEADLINE:  April 01, 2024

Please download application and submit your completed application to the Indigenous Languages Program Office (inlp@sfu.ca).

*  See also "Additional Information" section below.

Scroll down webpage for the Graduation APPLICATION form (fillable pdf).


SAVE THE DATE!

09:45 Hrs., June 11, 2024
Spring 2024 Convocation
for Indigenous Languages Programs credentials

 

Congratulations,
Indigenous Languages Graduates!

  • Credentials Awarded:
    FALL 2023
    Master of Arts, Indigenous Language and Linguistics (1 graduand)
    Celebrating Lifelong Language Advocate
  • 2023 Year - Undergraduate 
    Certificate in Indigenous Language Proficency
    (89 Graduands) 
  • Diploma in Indigenous Language Proficency (68 graduands)
    Bachelor of Arts: Minor in Indigenous Language and Extended Minor in Linguisics (1 graduand)

2024 Spring / June Convocation:
To view schedule and watch the live broadcast of celebration, visit
www.sfu.ca/convocation/schedule

2023 FALL (October) Convocation:
Ceremony B Video

Procedures and Deadlines

Attn: Undergraduate INLP & FNEP Students+

EARLY Fee application deadline:  February 14, 2024; Wednesday.

FINAL application deadline: April 01, 2024; 12 noon, Wednesday

Eligible students in an Indigenous (First Nations) Language Proficiency Certificate (CINLP/CFNLP) Program or a Diploma (DINLP/DFNLP) Program (CFNLP) or Indigenous Community Academic Outreach Cohorts (FNEP/NEP)  who have either completed all program requirements prior to or in the process of completing program requirements in the Spring 2024 Academic Term who wish to graduate and attend the June 2024 SFU Convocation (Burnaby Campus) may apply to graduate. 

+ Attention:  INLL Graduate Certificate and MA Students
   INLL Graduate Programs and processes are different from Undergraduate processes.  If you will be completing graduate requirements in an Indigenous Languages and Linguistics (Graduate) Program this Spring Term, please refer to your Graduate Supervisor on your MA completion.  INLL MA (GC) Graduate assistance: inlp@sfu.ca.  

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The current SPRING 2024 SFU Convocation Ceremony covers Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Graduation Terms. Convocation of Indigenous Languages credentials is scheduled to take place at 09:45 Hrs. (a.m.) on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Academic Advising and Graduation Check:
To arrange an academic advising appointment or to request a graduation requirement progress review, please contact the Academic Advisor in Indigenous Languages Program (inlp@sfu.ca).

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FNEP/INLP STUDENT GRADUATION APPLICATION

CLICK  the PDF ICON (below) to download the fillable application onto your computer. 

* FILLABLE_FNEP_Graduation_Application_v.0523.pdf
FILLABE INLP/FNEP APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION This is a fillable form. Remember to print either a hardcopy, sign and scan; or 'Print to PDF' and 'Save' your data entry. Please email your completed and signed graduation application to INLP (inlp@sfu.ca). Thank you.

!!! Complete and print hardcopy, or
     use your computer's "Print as PDF" function to save your data entered application form.
     If you decide to fill the application from a web browser, please use Google CHROME.

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Please RETURN your completed and signed application (in pdf format) to:

SFU Indigenous Languages Program -   inlp@sfu.ca

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Application Fee:

For 2024 SPRING Graduation: 
Early Application Fee:  Degree $35 CAD. Certificate and Diploma credentials: $20 CAD.
Late Application Fee:  Degree $85 CAD.  Certificate and Diploma: $70 CAD.

If you have tuition/fees sponsorship for the graduation application fee:

1) In the payment section of your graduation application, mark down 'Fee sponsor:  [ Insert your band sponsor organization name ];
2) please ask your band sponsor to complete the INLP/FNEP Indigenous Student Sponsorship Form, sign and return by email to our office.   
The sponsorship form is available for download from www.sfu.ca/inlp/sponsorship-authorization.

Additional Information for Graduation Application Process

REMEMBER
INLP/FNEP Students Graduation Application Deadline to receive your credential: 

SPRING 2024 -  Early Fee Deadline: February 14, 2024. Final Application Deadline: April 01, 2024.

Submit your completed, signed and email your application to INLP by the above deadline  [   inlp@sfu.ca  ].

Convocation

Prior to Convocation, each graduand will be contacted regarding the convocation ceremony. Information on procedures that each graduand is expected to follow in preparation for Convocation will also be included.

Be sure to check your SFU Mail (@sfu.ca) student email for messages from the University regarding the status of your graduation application and Convocation information.

Graduands are responsible to notify Convocation (SFU and/or INLP) organizers of their attendance at Convocation in a timely manner.

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SFU Kamloops Program/NEP/FNEP Students:
If you have been a Kamloops Program student or has NEPNSA noted in your advising transcript, please ensure you contact the Academic Advisor in Indigenous Languages Program (inlp@sfu.ca) for information related to your graduation application.

FNEP/INLP Undergraduate Graduation Application Submission: 
Please download the application form above, complete, sign and return it to the Indigenous Languages Program.
By email to:  inlp@sfu.ca;

or by mail to:
Indigenous Languages Program, SFU, Room RCB 8116, SFU, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6.

Graduation application fees: 
An application fee is charged upon receipt of your graduation application.
Click  Undergraduate Fees - Graduation section of the SPRING 2024  Academic Calendar to view term's fees.

Other Information:

  • 12 noon, May 03, 2024: Deadline to cancel your application to graduate in SPRING 2024 if you have completed degree requirements upto April 2024.  Contact the INLP Office (inlp@sfu.ca) before this deadline for details.

FEES for SPRING 2024 and SUMMER 2024: An application fee* of $35 is required to apply for graduation for a degree, and a fee of $20 is required to apply for graduation for a certificate or a diploma.  If you missed the early INLP (FNEP) graduation application period, the application (late) fee will apply. It will be $85 for a degree; and $70 for a certificate or a diploma credential.

*Band sponsorship or external project funded: Please note on the Card number field in the Payment section of the graduation application form, "Sponsored" as well as the following
a) If you have band sponsorship, please write the name of your band sponsorship organization.  Please make sure your funding sponsor completes, sign and return the SFU FNLP Indigenous Student Sponsorship Authorization (form) to the FNLP Office.
b) If you are funded through a government education support program
, please indicate the name of the program. (Eg. "Post-secondary Partnerships Program, Indigenous Services Canada.")

For additional information.
please contact the INLP Office by email inlp@sfu.ca  (Ph: 778.782.9763 / 1 800 399 5565). 
About Convocation, please refer to the SFU Convocation Main website (www.sfu.ca/convocation).

 

CONVOCATION FAQS

Visit the SFU Convocation FAQs webpage

Planning Your Day

Information on how to confirm your Convocation attendance and to order your Convocation regalia, please visit the SFU Convocation website (link below).

CONVOCATION:  SPRING 2024

Date: RSVP via GoSFU in late May to early June 2024:
Information on how to confirm attendance and regalia order for Convocation will be available closer to Convocation RSVP period.
Please Monitor your SFU email
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Note: The RSVP portal in SIS (aka GoSFU.ca) opens approximately two to three weeks prior to Convocation.

For information on how to prepare for SFU's virtual Convocation, visit the following link:

http://www.sfu.ca/convocation/toolkit.html

SFU Indigenous Students Centre

Spring 2024  Convocation Honouring Celebration

Event Date: Monday, June 10, 2024

www.sfu.ca/students/indigenous/isc-honouring-feast

 

How many guests can I bring to a Convocation Ceremony?

Virtual Events:  Event will be broadcasted online; so no limit.

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In-person on campus:

Seating in Convocation Mall is limited. Students may invite a maximium of four guests for the Convocation ceremony. Seating is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Please let your guests know to arrive to Convocation Mall on Burnaby Campus at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony for seating.

 

Non-INLP/Non-FNEP Cohort SFU Students:

** Always double-check deadlines at the Main SFU website and/or Main SFU Convocation website. **

Please visit: https://www.sfu.ca/convocation/checklist.html

This page last updated:  February 29, 2024.