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In order to graduate, you must first apply to graduate by filling out the online Graduation Application Form before the deadline.

The application is available on the MyConcordia.ca portal under:
Student Services > Graduation Application Form

Attending the convocation ceremony

If you wish to attend your convocation ceremony, please follow the steps below.

Clear your student account

  • Check your account and pay any outstanding fees, including library fees. You cannot attend Convocation or receive your diploma if you owe the University money.
     
  • Clear your account via the Portal or in person at the Birks Student Service Centre McConnell Building, (Library Building) LB-185.
     
  • Deadline for paying fees: Monday, May 27, 2013

Check your graduation approval

  • Look for the message "Degree Conferred" on your transcript (on your MyConcordia portal) on Monday, May 27, 2013
     
  • or instructions on how to check your graduation approval, click HERE.

Pick up your marshalling card and gown at Gown Distribution

  • Pick up your marshalling card and gown (or reserve your gown) in the Atrium of the McConnell Building (LB Building), 1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West.
     
  • Please bring your student ID card or ID number.
     
  • Dates & time to pick up your gown:

    Monday, June 3, 2013
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
    - Arts & Science
    - Fine Arts

    Tuesday, June 4, 2013 and Wednesday, June 5, 2013
    10:00 am to 7:00 pm
    - Arts & Science
    - Engineering & Computer Science
    - Fine Arts
    - John Molson School of Business
     
  • Cannot attend Gown Distribution? Click HERE.
     
  • Want more information about Gown Distribution? Click HERE.
     
  • How to wear your gown and hood

Note the date and time of the ceremony for your faculty

The Spring 2013 convocation ceremonies will be held as follows:

Fine Arts
Monday, June 10, 2013

10:00 a.m.


Engineering and Computer Science
Monday, June 10, 2013

3:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

There will be two ceremonies for the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science at the following times:

3:00 p.m.

  • Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy
             Computer Science and Software Engineering
             Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Master of/Magisteriate
             Applied Computer Science
                      Computer Science
             Applied Science
                      Electrical and Computer Engineering
                      Information Systems Security
                      Quality Systems Engineering
                      Software Engineering
             Computer Science
             Engineering
                      Electrical and Computer Engineering
                      Information Systems Security
                      Quality Systems Engineering
                      Software Engineering
  • Graduate Diploma
             Computer Science
  • Graduate Certificate
             Engineering
                      3D Graphics and Game Development
                      Service Engineering and Network Management
  • Bachelor of/Baccalaureate
             Computer Science
             Engineering
                      Computer Engineering
                      Electrical Engineering
                      Software Engineering

7:30 p.m.

  • Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy
             Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering
             Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
  • Master of/Magisteriate
             Applied Science
                      Building Engineering
                      Civil Engineering
                      Industrial Engineering
                      Mechanical Engineering
              Engineering
                      Aerospace
                      Building Engineering
                      Civil Engineering
                      Industrial Engineering
                      Mechanical Engineering
  • Graduate Certificate
             Engineering
                      Building Engineering
                      Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of/Baccalaureate
             Engineering
                      Building Engineering
                      Civil Engineering
                      Industrial Engineering
                      Mechanical Engineering

Arts & Science
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

10:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 7:30 p.m.

There will be three ceremonies for the Faculty of Arts & Science at the following times:

10:00 a.m.

  • Applied Human Sciences
  • Communication Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • Journalism
  • Liberal Arts College / Western Society and Culture
  • Simone de Beauvoir Institute and Women’s Studies

3:00 p.m.

  • Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
  • Études françaises
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Religion
  • School of Community and Public Affairs
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Theological Studies

7:30 p.m.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Exercise Science
  • Geography, Planning and Environment
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Social Science

John Molson School of Business
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

10:00 a.m. | 3:00 p.m.

There will be two ceremonies for the John Molson School of Business at the following times:

10:00 a.m.

  • Master of/Magisteriate in Business Administration  
  • Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Administration
             Administration  
  • Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce
             Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
             Economics
             Finance
             Management

3:00 p.m.

  • Doctor of/Doctorate in Philosophy
             Administration
             Business Administration
  • Master of/Magisteriate in Science (Administration)
  • All Graduate Diplomas
  • All Graduate Certificates
  • Bachelor of/Baccalaureate in Commerce
             Accountancy
             International Business
             Marketing

Attend your ceremony

  • Arrive 60 minutes beforeyour ceremony (the time you should arrive is indicated on your marshalling card). This allows enough time to place all students in the correct sequence. Please be punctual and remember to bring your marshalling card!
     
  • The ceremony will take approximately two and a half hours. Out of courtesy for all graduates, please remain for the entire ceremony.
     
  • Although we do not issue guest tickets, we ask that students limit the number of guests to four. Please take note that seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
     
  • For more information regarding the ceremony please see
    Ceremony Procedures

Not attending the convocation ceremony

I will not be attending my convocation ceremony and...

I would like to receive my diploma by registered mail

  1. Clear your student account
    • Check your account and pay any outstanding fees, including library fees. You cannot attend Convocation or receive your diploma if you owe the University money.
    • Clear your account via the Portal or in person at the Birks Student Service Centre McConnell Building, (Library Building) LB-185.
    • Deadline for paying fees: Monday, May 27, 2013
  2. Check your graduation approval
    • Look for the message "Degree Conferred" on your transcript (on your MyConcordia portal) on Monday, May 27, 2013
    • For instructions on how to check your graduation approval, click HERE.
  3. Fill out the mail request form
    • Fill out and print the request form (click HERE to access the PDF form).
    • Mail the request form and the mailing fee (mailing address is on the form).
    • Diplomas will be sent by registered mail beginning two weeks after the Convocation ceremonies

I would like to pick up my diploma

  1. Clear your student account
    • Check your account and pay any outstanding fees, including library fees. You cannot attend Convocation or receive your diploma if you owe the University money.
    • Clear your account via the Portal or in person at the Birks Student Service Centre McConnell Building, (Library Building) LB-185.
    • Deadline for paying fees: Monday, May 27, 2013
  2. Check your graduation approval
    • Look for the message "Degree Conferred" on your transcript (on your MyConcordia portal) on Monday, May 27, 2013
    • For instructions on how to check your graduation approval, click HERE.
  3. Pick up your diploma
    • You will be able to pick up your diploma two weeks after the Convocation ceremonies at the Office of the Registrar, McConnell Building, LB-700. Click HERE for more info.
    • You will need to present your student ID card or a photo ID.

I would like to have someone else pick up my diploma

  1. Clear your student account
    • Check your account and pay any outstanding fees, including library fees. You cannot attend Convocation or receive your diploma if you owe the University money.
    • Clear your account via the Portal or in person at the Birks Student Service Centre McConnell Building, (Library Building) LB-185.
    • Deadline for paying fees: Monday, May 27, 2013
  2. Check your graduation approval
    • Look for the message "Degree Conferred" on your transcript (on your MyConcordia portal) on Monday, May 27, 2013
    • For instructions on how to check your graduation approval, click HERE.
  3. Have the other person pick up your diploma
    • The person picking up your diploma will need written authorization signed by you listing your ID number and type of degree (e.g., B.A. Major History).
    • He or she will be able to pick up your diploma two weeks after the Convocation ceremonies at the Office of the Registrar, McConnell Building, LB-700. Click HERE for more info.

 

 

Please note that the convocation ceremonies may be taped, filmed, webcast or broadcast. Ceremony dates and times are subject to change without notice.

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