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University of Alberta convocation ceremonies are held at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, located at 11455 87 Ave.
Details for Fall Convocation 2022 are based on COVID-19 public health restrictions as of August 2022. Any changes to these restrictions prior to the convocation ceremonies in November could affect some of these details. Updates will be posted to this webpage as they become available.
Given concerns about COVID we ask that you do not shake hands when crossing the stage but rather place your hand over your heart (right hand over the left side of your chest) as acknowledgement.
Dates and Times
Fall Convocation 2022
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All Bachelors Degrees
Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, November 22, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD, DMus)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m.
Diplomas
Tuesday, November 22, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Diplomas)
Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Baccalauréat, Maîtrise)
Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, November 22, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Juris Doctor, Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, MD, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, November 22, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, PharmD, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, November 22, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Masters, PhD)
Wednesday, November 23, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Guests and graduates must be seated at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony in preparation for the Academic Procession. Each ceremony is approximately two hours long.
Spring Convocation 2023
Spring Convocation 2023 will take place on June 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14 and 15 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Ceremony dates and times are listed by faculty below.
Sunday, June 4, 2:30 p.m.
Augustana Campus in Camrose, Alberta
All Bachelors degrees
For additional information on Augustana Convocation, visit the Augustana website.
Tuesday, June 13, 3 p.m.
All ALES degrees (Bachelors, MAg, MFor, MSc, PhD)
- Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m.
Departments starting with A through L (Bachelors, Masters (MA, MDes, MFA), PhD) - Wednesday, June 7, 3 p.m.
Departments starting with M through Z (Bachelors, Masters (MA, MMus), PhD, DMus)
- Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m.
All Bachelors Degrees - Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m.
Masters, PhD
- Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m. (Elementary)
All degrees in Elementary (Bachelors, Masters, PhD, EdD, Diplomas) - Thursday, June 15, 3 p.m. (all departments except Elementary)
All degrees except Elementary (Bachelors, Masters, PhD, EdD, Diplomas)
- Tuesday, June 6, 10 a.m.
Chemical, Civil, Mining, Materials, Petroleum Engineering - Bachelors, Masters (MSc, MEng), PhD - Tuesday, June 6, 3 p.m.
Computer, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering - Bachelors, Masters (MSc, MEng), PhD
Thursday, June 15, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Baccalauréat, Maîtrise)
Thursday, June 15, 3 p.m.
Diplomas
Tuesday, June 13, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Juris Doctor, Masters, PhD)
Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, MD, Masters, PhD)
Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, Masters, PhD)
Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.
All degrees (Bachelors, PharmD, Masters, PhD)
Tuesday, June 13, 10 a.m.
All degrees (MPH, MSc, PhD)
Thursday, June 8, 3 p.m.
All degrees (Masters, PhD)
- Wednesday, June 14, 10 a.m.
Undergraduate Honors and Specialization degrees - Wednesday, June 14, 3 p.m.
Masters and PhD degrees
Undergraduate General degrees (BSc)
Guest tickets
Please note the following information regarding graduand guest tickets is based on COVID 19 public health restrictions as of August 2022. If the restrictions change, the University reserves the right to make changes to the number of guest tickets allocated.
Guest tickets are reserved for graduands who advise us of their intention to attend the ceremony. There is no cost associated with guest tickets.
As a graduand, you are eligible for up to three guest tickets, in addition to your own ticket. Every person, including babies and toddlers, will need their own guest ticket. Distribution of guest tickets will occur at the Bookstore when you pick up your Convocation packet.
As the number of available guest tickets is projected according to past attendance records, the actual number of additional seats available is not known until graduands pick up their tickets. The Office of the Registrar therefore reserves the right to change the number of guest tickets, as required, according to graduand attendance.
Extra guest tickets
Extra tickets may become available as graduands take less than their maximum. Any tickets not distributed with convocation packets will be made available at the Box Office of the Jubilee Auditorium:
- Shortly after 9 a.m. for the morning ceremony
- Shortly after 2 p.m. for the afternoon ceremony
Any extra tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Given the limited seating at the Jubilee Auditorium, there is no guarantee that extra tickets will be available.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate any advance requests for extra tickets.
Location and Parking
Please plan for extra time to get to Convocation. There are construction projects on campus that may affect access to parking and campus will be busy with many other students and their families heading to Convocation.
University of Alberta Convocation ceremonies are held at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium located at 11455 87 Ave.
Parking is available in the Jubilee Carpark located adjacent to the Jubilee Auditorium. Surface parking is available on the south side. A parking fee will be charged during the ceremony. See Parking Lot locations for parking rates and more parking options.
Accessibility
If you or any of your guests require sign language interpreting services or special seating (i.e. wheelchair seating) please contact the Convocation and Ceremonies office before Friday, November 4, 2022.