Countdown to Grad – Whitby campus

Are you getting ready to graduate?

Before you cross the stage, there are a few things you need to know. All 2025 graduates are invited to Countdown to Grad to learn all there is to know about crossing the stage at Convocation.

Wednesday, March 5, drop by anytime between 10 a.m. to noon.
Whitby campus, Don Lovisa Building, atrium

Registration is open until Monday, March 3.

Drop in to enjoy a sweet treat and learn everything there is to know about Convocation:

• You can apply to graduate with the Office of the Registrar and book your graduation photos with Lassman Studios.
• Representatives from the Career Development Office will be on hand to help prepare you to enter the job market.
• You’ll also learn about the benefits that come with being a member of the Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) (you automatically become a lifetime member when you graduate – for FREE)! Many DCAA partners will be at the event to tell you about the services they can offer you, including TD Insurance and Manulife, who offer discounts on insurance to graduates.
• If you’re interested in continuing your studies, DC’s student recruitment team will be on hand to discuss youroptions, whether you’re applying to a diploma, degree, graduate certificate or fast-track option.
• Ontario Tech University will also be there to discuss the many transfer programs that are available to you as a DC graduate.

Attendees will be eligible for some great prizes, including a Nespresso machine from Manulife, a $100 Uber gift card from TD Insurance, complimentary photo sitting and a $200 voucher towards a print order from Lassman Studios, and a Convocation flowers prize pack (flowers and signature grad t-shirt).

For more information, contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations. ​