NLC’s 2025 Convocation dates:

May 29, 2pm — Dawson Creek
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June 5, 2pm — Fort St. John

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June 18, 2pm — Fort Nelson

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Register for convocation by completing the form below (you can print or download to fill) and returning it to Campus Services by March 28, 2025.

• Graduates should arrive at 12pm for gowning
• Group photo will be taken at 1pm
• Ceremony begins at 2pm
• Leave all valuables at home or with a friend or family member
• Following the ceremony, you will return to the gowning area to return your gown
• The ceremony length will be 90–120 minutes

This event is open to students and their guests, and will be held in the Memorial Arena in Dawson Creek, the student gowning area at the Fort St. John Curling Club, and the lobby of the Phoenix Theatre in Fort Nelson.

  • Convocation is a by invite only event and is not open to the general public
  • Doors open for guests at 1:15pm, the ceremony will begin at 2pm
  • Guests do not require tickets, seating is available on a first come first served basis
  • Guests are not permitted in the gowning area or upstairs at the Curling Club
  • Parking is free
  • The DC Curling Club is wheelchair accessible

2025 Valedictorians

Chetwynd — Rhochelle Clarice Bernardo

We’re excited to introduce you to your 2025 Chetwynd Valedictorian, Rhochelle Clarice Bernardo!
Rhochelle recently completed her Certificate in Business Management. Congratulations!

Dawson Creek — Destiny LePretre

Your 2025 Dawson Creek Valedictorian, Destiny LePretre!
Destiny recently completed the College and Career Preparation program. Congratulations!


Fort St. John — Lorelyn Arejola

Your 2025 Fort St. John Convocation Valedictorian, Lorelyn Arejola!
Lorelyn recently completed her Diploma in Social Services Worker. Congratulations!


Fort Nelson — Michelle Rhead

Your 2025 Fort Nelson Convocation Valedictorian, Michelle Rhead!
Michelle, an Applied Business Technology graduate.

Congratulations, Michelle!