Convocation
Fall Convocation: November 16, 2023
Convocation is the ceremony where you will celebrate the completion of your degree. To attend convocation, you need to submit your attendance notification in your Student Centre.
Graduating students
Your ceremony
Find all the information you need to know about attending your convocation ceremony.
Location
Directions and accessibility
All convocation ceremonies are held in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium in the Kinesiology Complex.
Ceremony guests
Family and friends
Graduands can invite as many guests as they wish to attend their convocation ceremony.
Honorary Degree and the Order of the University of Calgary
The Office of the Chancellor and Senate bestows two prestigious awards during convocation each term for people making an impact in our community and around the world.
Our amazing graduates
Class of 2023: Meet our spring 2023 President’s Award winners
Inspiring graduates recognized for academic achievement, leadership, and contributions to community
Class of 2023: Second act gives social work student another chance to make an impact
20 years after her first UCalgary experience, Samaria Cardinal says she’s crossing the stage to show that anyone can do this<br /><br />
Class of 2023: UCalgary medical grad finds inspiration from her pain
How childhood arthritis set Kelsey Chomistek on her life’s path as an advocate for children with chronic diseases
Class of 2023: It’s never too late to change careers. Just ask Coach Mac
Retired paramedic begins second career with kinesiology degree
Convocation traditions
Learn about our academic hoods, mace, university coat of arms and our tartan.
Update your mailing address
Update your personal mailing address and check that your name is accurate in your Student Centre.