Convocation Ceremony

Graduation and Convocation

Fall Convocation: November 13 – 14, 2024

Congratulations, you’ve nearly finished your degree! The information on this website will take you through the final steps required for you to apply to graduate, convocate and receive your parchment. 

Graduation and Convocation

Graduation is the process of officially finishing your degree. Convocation refers to the ceremony associated with your awarded degree. You are required to apply to graduate through your Student Centre. 

When do I apply to graduate?

Find out when the application to graduate opens and closes, based on when you'll be completing your program requirements. 

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How do I apply to graduate?

You must verify the completion of your degree requirements, apply to graduate, and confirm your mailing address. 

Learn more about applying to graduate

What is convocation at UCalgary all about?

Find more information about our convocation ceremonies, from dates and times to traditions and photography. 

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Important graduation dates and deadlines

Spring Convocation:
June 3-10, 2025

Fall Convocation:
November 2025 (TBD)

Jan. 15

Graduate application deadline 
(Winter 2025 Conferral)


Jan. 30

Letter of Permission (LOP) transcript deadline
(Winter 2025 Conferral)

Graduate application cancellation deadline
(Winter 2025 Conferral)

Name change deadline 
(Winter 2025 Conferral)


March 31

Graduate application deadline 
(Spring 2025)


April 21

Letter of Permission (LOP) transcript deadline
(Spring 2025)

Graduate application cancellation deadline
(Spring 2025)

Name change deadline 
(Spring 2025)


May 13

Attendance notification deadline
(Winter/Spring 2025)


Not attending convocation? Watch the ceremony live online

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

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