Friday, April 17 – 7:00PM Spring Choir Performance @ Kirk Chapel
Thursday, April 23 – 6:00PM Alumni Ice Cream Sundae Event 2026
Monday, April 27 – 10:00AM Student Awards Assembly @ Kirk Chapel
Thursday, April 30 – EP Release Showcase @ Kirk Chapel
Friday, May 1 – 1:30PM Commencement Rehearsal @ RDAC
3:30PM Grads pick up Regalia @ MX1
6:00PM Grad Banquet and Baccalaureate Service @ TBA
Saturday, May 2
10:00AM Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony @ Kirk Chapel
2:00PM Commencement Ceremony 2026 @ RDAC
To receive your graduation document:
Please note that there are 4 potential graduation dates but only one ceremony generally held on the last Saturday in April. Your graduation date will be on the official graduation day in April, June 30th, August 31st (for PN, PCP, AAMA only) or the last day of final exams in December.
Graduands who have amounts owing on their student accounts are requested to have them paid in full prior to the graduation ceremony. Official transcripts will not be released until your account is paid in full. Please contact Doug Johnson if you have any questions regarding your account.
You are responsible to make sure you fulfill grad requirements. Please review our Academic Guide Section 2 for our Graduation Policy.
You will also need to prepare according to the information found in this document.
Once you’ve reviewed the Graduation Policies, you can fill out the needed form(s). These can be found on Populi under Files/Graduation.
Baccalaureate | Dr. Glenn Loewen
Commencement: Bob Zimmer
Born in Dawson Creek, BC and raised in Fort St. John, BC, Bob began his career working for his Dad’s carpentry business. Bob obtained his Red Seal Journeyman Carpentry Certification and went on to own his own construction business.
He received an undergraduate degree from Trinity Western University in human kinetics and history/political science as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia while working as the head coach for Langley’s TWU varsity rugby team. Bob then moved back to Fort St. John where he taught for seven years and built several homes.
Bob was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River in 2011 and then re-elected MP for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies in 2015, 2019, 2021 and again in 2025.
Bob serves as Shadow Minister for Arctic Affairs & Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus. He has also served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics, Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Critic for Asia-Pacific Gateway, Chair of the BC/Yukon Conservative Caucus, and Chair of the National Prayer Breakfast.
Bob currently sits on the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs and has served on several committees since coming into office. These committees include the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Standing Committee for Natural Resources, the Standing Committee for Veterans Affairs, the Standing Committee for Fisheries and Oceans, and the Standing Committee for Procedure and House Affairs.
Bob has been very active in his work supporting the outdoor community. He has done numerous videos to raise awareness about the concerns with the BC public fishery closures. He has also been an outspoken advocate in trying to ensure the voices of local residents are taken into account when decisions about backcountry closures are being made.
Bob is an honourary member of the Fort St. John Sunrise Rotary Club and volunteers for many local events and organizations. He attends his local church with his wife Val, their daughter Bobbie and their three sons, Kristian, David and Tim.
Nurse Pinning Guest Speaker: Dr. Dan Sadowski
Friday, April 17th
7:00PM | Spring Choir Performance @ Kirk Chapel
Thursday, April 23rd
6:00PM | 2026 Graduates Ice Cream Sundae Event sponsored by the Alumni Association
Monday, April 27th
10:00AM | Student Awards Assembly @ Kirk Chapel
Thursday, April 30th
7:00PM | EP Release Showcase @ RDAC
Friday, May 1st
1:30PM | Commencement Rehearsal @ RDAC All graduates must attend
3:30PM | Grads pick up Regalia @ MX1 (Maxwell Center Boardroom)
6:00PM | Grad Banquet and Baccalaureate Service.
Saturday, May 2nd
10:00AM | Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony @ RDAC
2:00pm | Commencement Ceremony 2026 @ RDAC
* All times are in Mountain Daylight Time.
2026 Graduation Banquet
Date: Friday, May 1st
Doors Open 5:30 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm
Baccalaureate To Follow
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13th
Early bird sales end April 8th
Ticket Sales will CLOSE April 17th
If you have any questions about the Banquet, contact call 403-443-5511 ext 282 or events@prairie.edu.
Purchase Your Banquet Tickets Here
Please check the schedule above for our Graduation weekend. **Note that all graduates must attend Commencement Rehearsal on Friday afternoon 1:30 – 3:30 pm**
Hotel Recommendations
Super 8 by Wyndham
403-443-8888
201 18 Ave N, Three Hills
Best Western Diamond Inn
403-443-7889
351 7 Ave NE, Three Hills
Lamplighter Inn
403-443-5919
1204 2 St N, Three Hills
Rest Easy Motel
403-443-2188
981 2 St N, Three Hills
Restaurant Recommendations
Prairie College Sanford Hanson Dining Hall
Breakfast – 7:30-9:00 am Lunch 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Supper (Thursday only) 5:00-6:00pm
(All you can eat buffet includes salad bar, main entrée, grill choices, pizza, dessert and drinks. Ages 5 and under eat free.)
Bell 720
403-443-5224
750 2 St N, Three Hills
Harvest House
403-443-7336
126 4 Ave N, Three Hills
Indus Flavour
403-443-5788
1131 2 St N, Three Hills
Ace & Queen Multicuisine Restaurant
403-443-3923
605 2 St N, Three Hills
E&W Restaurant
403-443-2388
1011 2 St N, Three Hills
Grad Invitation
Please share the Commencement link with your family and friends once it is published!
Dress Code for Commencement
Ladies – dress pants or skirt, nylons and dress shoes.
Men – dark pants, dress shoes, long sleeved dress shirt, tie.
Nurses – may wear lighter colored clothing under the white gowns, nylons, and dress shoes (preferably white).
All Grads – Please carry a Bible.
Grad Gowns
Pick up your cap & gown on Friday, May 1st in the Maxwell Centre – MX 101 Boardroom after grad rehearsal. Return your gown and hood by 5:00pm after Commencement to the MX 101 Boardroom. Please bring the hangers back, but the plastic wrappings do not need to be returned. If the gown and hood are not returned, you will be charged. The cap and tassel are yours to keep.
Caps & Tassels
To keep from blocking your neighbour’s face, please wear the cap so that the mortarboard is level. Please try your cap on ahead of time. If it comes too far down on your forehead, make a tuck in the cap with a straight pin so it will fit properly.
Removing Caps: Men are asked to remove caps for prayer, performing and speaking (leave it at your seat). Ladies may leave caps on.
Undergrad tassels will be on the right side before Graduation and moved to the left later in the ceremony when the President indicates.
Would you consider the chance to support the faculty and staff who have supported you on your academic journey? Please donate to the Prairie Faculty Professional Development Fund. This is how to give a gift.
Thank you so much for helping Prairie faculty and staff this year.
Join us in-person for Graduation weekend April 28 – 29, 2023 or virtually on Saturday April 29th, 2023 as we celebrate the Graduating class of 2023!
Ceremony LIVE Links
2022/2023 Prairie College Commencement
2023/2023 Commencement Brochure
Questions about our Graduation weekend can be directed to Nancy Toews.
Fall 2026 (September start), Winter 2027 (January start) and Online Education (start anytime) applications are open.
Prairie welcomes applications from individuals all around the world! To begin the International Student Application please click the link below.
If you are applying for the Master of Christian Ministry Leadership please click the link below.
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We have launched our Campaign for Greater Impact to provide students with the very best learning opportunities and campus facilities for the decades ahead.
In Phase One of this Campaign, we plan to invest in much-needed campus renewal, including: upgraded Infrastructure, a new Student Residence, Cafeteria, Worship Auditorium, and expanded Aviation Training Centre. A modern campus requires an investment that is bold, and even expensive, but each Campaign Project is strategic, and designed to enhance Prairie’s campus and student life experience.
This expansion of PATC’s facility is a key project of Prairie’s Campaign for Greater Impact. It will increase the College’s capacity to train a new generation of Christian aviators to serve God in missions, and also address the growing need for trained pilots in the commercial aviation sector.
Invest in the next generation of missional professionals. Each year Prairie College distributes over $500,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students. We are grateful for each gift that reduces the burden of students’ tuition and allows students to fulfill their God-given professions.
Encourage inmates in five institutions across Alberta to discover or reconnect with Jesus Christ. This fund assists the students studying the Certificate in Bible program with scholarships, resources for classes, and instruction.
Prairie College is educating students to pursue a Biblical foundation for life and career. Your contribution to this fund assists in minimizing the College’s general operating expenses.
To allocate your gift, please select one of the donation buttons below.
Academic Admissions Requirement:
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our Steps to Apply page.
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Program Specific Requirements
In addition to our regular Admissions requirements, Digital Media applicants need to have a basic skillset and talent in the areas of photography & filmmaking. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit a digital portfolio. The digital portfolio should include 5-10 items that display the applicant’s skills in the areas we teach (photography, filmmaking).
Academic Admissions Requirement:
For Homeschool students and applicants outside of Alberta please visit our Steps to Apply page.
Christian Life & Testimony:
Prairie College requires that students demonstrate a Christian life and testimony in order to effectively participate in our Christ-centered community. Applicants show evidence of meeting this requirement in the following application items:
English Language Proficiency:
Applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English Proficiency. See International Admissions Procedures for more information.
Musicianship Program Requirements
In addition to the regular Admissions requirements, students in our music program must have raw musical talent. In order to assess this, we ask applicants to submit one video demo featuring a cover of a song you like or a song that moves you (with PDF chord chart). We don’t require a complex multi-camera edited film – a simple and clear video shot with a smartphone works well. Make sure your camera device is stable (preferably on a tripod or still surface) and close enough for good, non-distorted audio and clear video. The audition demos can be uploaded to YouTube, Dropbox, or e-mailed to Admissions.
