Family and friends

Join us in congratulating our graduating class of 2025.
Your support has played an instrumental role in your graduating student's success.

Celebrate and learn all you need to attend the convocation ceremony.

Graduands can invite as many guests as they wish to attend their convocation ceremony. The university does not issue tickets, nor does it require guests to RSVP.

When to arrive

Guests can access the Jack Simpson Gym from the upper track level via the Olympic Oval one hour before the ceremony start time. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

We ask that guests remain seated for the duration of the ceremony to allow everyone to enjoy seeing their graduate cross the stage.

Convocation location

All convocation ceremonies are held in the Jack Simpson Gymnasium in the Kinesiology Complex (labeled KNB on the map). The entry for our convocation ceremonies is the north entrance to KNB by the Olympic Oval. For an overview, see Google maps.

Parking

The closest public parking lots to the Jack Simpson Gym are Lots #10 and #11. Covered parking is available in the Arts Parkade. Students and visitors can use the Parkedin app on their smartphone at any flat rate or hourly lot on campus. See the parking map for additional information.

Find out more about parking on campus

Family viewing areas

In the event of the Jack Simpson Gym reaching capacity, accessible family viewing areas will be available in Kinesiology Blocks A and B to ensure everyone can watch the ceremony comfortably and celebrate their graduate's achievement.

Fall 2025

Convocation dates
November 12-13

Wednesday, November 12

9:30 a.m. | Morning Ceremony

2 p.m. | Afternoon Ceremony

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Arts
Werklund School of Education

Thursday, November 13

9:30 a.m. | Morning Ceremony

Faculty of Graduate Studies
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Haskayne School of Business
Faculty of Law
School of Public Policy
Schulich School of Engineering
Faculty of Social Work

Guests with special needs

Guests with special needs may be dropped off at the Olympic Oval Complex. Please visit the accessibility table at the entrance of the Olympic Oval if you require accommodated guest seating.

Wheelchairs and noise-cancelling headphones will be available to sign out (with photo ID) at the alumni accessibility table. Room KNB 150 in the Kinesiology Complex will be a designated quiet room for anyone needing a lower-sensory space.

If you foresee any accessibility needs for your guests, please feel free to reach out to us at alumni@ucalgary.ca ahead of time.

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International guests, who require a visa, may be asked to provide a letter of invitation to obtain their visa. This letter is written by the graduand. Please refer to the IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) website for guidance on what to include in your invitation letter.

The university is unable to provide letters of invitation for guests of graduands.

Learn more about letters of invitation