The accomplishments of the Class of 2026 will be celebrated on May 30, 2026 with two ceremonies according to faculty at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Below you will find answers to common questions regarding your eligibility to graduate and your convocation celebration. Click on a question to get the answer.
For more information or any inquiries regarding convocation, please email convocation@concordia.ab.ca.
Students will receive notification of graduation eligibility one month after the application deadline for their specified conferral. Should a student require more urgent written documentation of their graduation eligibility, they may request for a Graduation Status Letter through Online Services.
The Office of the Registrar cannot confirm a student’s graduation eligibility until they have applied to graduate, successfully completed all program requirements, received final grades, and the degree has been given final approval by the Registrar. Students can request for a Graduation Status Letter should they want written confirmation of their graduation eligibility.
Students may request for a Graduation Status Letter through Online Services. Students can either pick this letter up in the Office of the Registrar (HA 120), have it emailed, or ask for a copy to be placed in the mail.
Please note: an ASL interpreter will be available during the ceremony.
If other special accommodations are required for graduates, please email convocation@concordia.ab.ca.
Degree parchment packages are available for pick up in the Office of the Registrar for 2 weeks following the specified conferral. The Office of the Registrar releases parchment packages only after the presentation of appropriate photo identification. Degree packages include the degree parchment, hood, and distinction cord (if applicable).
Parchment packages that are not picked up within 2 weeks will be mailed via Canada Post (signature required) to the student’s current mailing address and courier fees will be charged for mailing outside of the Edmonton area.
Students can request for a third party pick up of their degree package if they are unable to come to the Office of the Registrar during regular business hours. Please provide written authorization to registrar@concordia.ab.ca for a third-party pickup, which includes the legal name of the person collecting the parchment package on your behalf.
There is no limit on how many guests a graduate may bring. We ask that all guests RSVP so we can plan accordingly; however, please keep in mind it is general seating and available on a first come, first serve basis.
Yes. Please email convocation@concordia.ab.ca with the request to attend convocation and RSVP.
All graduates may participate in Convocation, however, if fees, fines or additional charges are owed, Concordia University of Edmonton may withhold the graduates’ degree, certificate and/or transcripts. You can pay these at Online Services.
Date, location and detailed information on convocation, is available here.
Students pick up their cap and gown on the day of convocation. Please see details here.
After completing the RSVP, click on the link to request a copy of the submission.
No. The cap, gown, tassel, and hood (if received) can be kept by the student.
There is no dress code; however, we suggest business casual.
Students should keep in mind there is a lot of standing and walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. The gown covers most of what students are wearing and may cause you to overheat. Suit jackets or heavy clothing are not recommended.
There is a light reception following each ceremony.
Flowers, t-shirts, and convocation items are available for purchase the day of convocation. Don’t wait until the last minute, and pre-order here.