Convocation Ceremony 2023

After many years of hard work, effort, and sacrifice, the Class of 2023 will soon be receiving their diploma!

We are happy to announce that Convocation 2023 will take place on Monday, June 19 with two ceremonies — one in the morning and one afternoon. For information on which programs will be featured in each ceremony, please click here.

The ceremonies will take place in person in the De Mazenod Chapel (Laframboise Hall). A livestream will also be available for all those who cannot attend in person.

Morning Ceremony
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Graduates are asked to arrive as of 8 a.m. and no later than 8:45 a.m.

Afternoon Ceremony
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Graduates are asked to arrive as of 12:30 p.m. and no later than 1:15 p.m.

We will be updating this page as more information becomes available.

General Information for Graduates

Graduation Gowns: All participating graduates must rent graduation regalia for the ceremony. 

Graduates are strongly encouraged to reserve their regalia online by the Friday, June 2 deadline. Regalia can be reserved online at https://buildagrad.ca/uofstpaul. The reservation fee is $50.

Graduates who have missed the deadline can pick-up their regalia on Convocation day for a fee of $72 (plus tax).

For more information, please check your student email (@uottawa.ca).

Photos: Professional graduation photos (with regalia and diploma) will be taken at the ceremony. These photos will be available for purchase after the ceremony.

Guests: There is a limit of two guests per graduate. Each guest must have a ticket to attend. More information regarding ticket reservations to follow in May.

 
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registrar@ustpaul.ca.