Congratulations graduates!
You did it! We look forward to celebrating you and the class of 2025 at fall convocation.
Find out more about the ceremonies.
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 2025 term must apply to graduate by July 15, 2025. They will be part of the Fall 2025 graduating class.
Convocation
Convocation is the ceremony that celebrates the end of studies. The Fall 2025 convocation ceremonies for students who complete their studies in the Summer 2025 term takes place on October 28, 2025.
Faculty of Fine Arts graduates will be invited to the annual ceremony in June 2026.
Important dates and deadlines
| Convocation ceremony | Completion of studies | Application for graduation | Registration for convocation |
|---|---|---|---|
Spring 2025 convocation |
Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term | closed |
April 9 - May 16, 2025** |
Fall 2025 convocation* |
Summer 2025* | May 1, 2025 - July 15, 2025* |
Opens mid-September 2025** |
Spring 2026 convocation |
Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 term | September 1, 2025 - January 15, 2026 |
Opens mid-April 2026** |
*The Faculty of Fine Arts ceremonies are held once per year at the spring convocation.Students who apply to graduate by the deadline will receive an email once convocation registration opens.
**Students who apply to graduate by the graduation application deadline will receive an email once convocation registration opens.
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.
