Convocation Day Schedule of Events
Convocation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 are scheduled for May 1, 2025.
Convocation will take place at the Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
Everyone attending convocation is asked to RSVP. An RSVP form will be added here closer to the event. This includes all students who previously submitted their Graduation Application for May Convocation, as well as their guests.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
There will be two ceremonies, according to faculty. The 2025 schedule will be released closer to the event, but will be similar to prior years. See example from 2024 below.
Example Schedule from Convocation 2024
11:00 a.m. Ceremony │ Faculty of Education and Faculty of Science │ Hall F
- Faculty of Education and Faculty of Science graduates can pick up their cap and gown starting at 9:00 a.m., Hall G
- Line-up for the processional begins at 10:00 a.m., Hall G
- After picking up their cap and gown, students will line-up alphabetically by last name and by faculty.
- Signage and stanchions will be set up and volunteer faculty will assist with the alphabetical line-up.
- Once degrees, diplomas, and certificates are conferred, graduates will return to their seat and remain seated until the recessional begins.
- Parchment pick-up is available following the ceremony, Hall G
- Parchments will not be available for pick-up during the ceremony.
- Reception following ceremony, Hall G
3:00 p.m. Ceremony │ Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Management │ Hall F
- Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Management graduates can pick up their cap and gown starting at 1:00 p.m., Hall G
- Line-up for the processional begins at 2:00 p.m., Hall G
- After picking up their cap and gown, students will line-up alphabetically by last name and by faculty.
- Signage and stanchions will be set up and volunteer faculty will assist with the alphabetical line-up.
- Once degrees, diplomas and certificates are conferred, graduates will return to their seat and remain seated until the recessional begins.
- Parchment pick-up is available following the ceremony, Hall G
- Parchments will not be available for pick-up during the ceremony.
- Reception following ceremony, Hall G