Congratulations graduates!
The Class of 2024 receives congratulatory wishes from Concordia's President and Vice-Chancellor, as well as the Co-Chancellors.
Graduation & convocation
This is your comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about graduating, convocation and transitioning from students to alumni.
Graduation followed by convocation
Graduation
Graduation is successfully completing your degree.
Students finishing their courses in the summer term must apply to graduate by July 15, 2024.
Convocation
Convocation is the ceremony that celebrates the end of studies.
Registration for the October 15 convocation is now open. The deadline to register is Monday, September 30, 2024.
Important dates and deadlines
| Convocation ceremony | Completion of studies | Application for graduation | Registration for convocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall convocation (October 15, 2024) |
Summer 2024 | May 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024 |
Opens August 21, 2024 |
| Spring convocation (June 2025) |
Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term | Opens on January 15, 2025 | Opens in spring 2025 |
The Faculty of Fine Arts ceremonies are held once per year at the spring convocation.
Medals, awards and nominations
The deadline to submit nominations for medals and awards is April 7 each year.
Black Graduation
The Black Student Graduation Celebration is a moment to recognize and celebrate Concordia’s Black graduates for their hard work, contributions and achievements, and to usher them into a strong network of fellow graduates, faculty, staff and alumni.
Indigenous Graduation
Are you First Nations, Inuit or Métis and graduating? The Otsenhákta Student Centre (OSC) hosts an annual Indigenous Student Graduation Celebration, where you will be able to celebrate your achievements with friends, family and Concordia community. Graduating students must be registered with the OSC in order to participate.
