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Spring Convocation: June 10 - 14, 2024

Every June and November, we celebrate as members of our student community complete their studies and become UVic alumni.

Quick links

• Registration
• Convocation schedule
• Accessibility at Convocation
• What to expect on your convocation day
• Ordering tickets for guests
• Regalia (cap and gown)
• Alumni celebration (after the ceremony)
• Photography
• Health and safety

Registration

Registration is now open for students graduating in Spring 2024. 

The deadline is May 20, 2024.

REGISTER NOW

Please note: the names of students who are not in attendance will not be read during the ceremony.

If you have questions about registration please contact convocation@uvic.ca.

Convocation schedule

Spring 2024 Convocation will be held June 10 - 14 at the University of Victoria's Farquhar Auditorium. 

Accessibility at convocation

Are you a student who requires accommodation at Convocation?

We actively address the needs of our graduands who require accommodations including but not limited to physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, gender inclusivity and mental health issues. When required we will work in consultation with the Centre for Accessible Learning to accommodate your needs.

During online registration you will be able to identify if you require accessibility support. We will then follow-up with you to plan your participation.

For more information please contact the Ceremonies and Events office at convocation@uvic.ca or 250-721-7445.

What to expect on convocation day

We want you to enjoy your convocation from start to finish. Learn everything you need to know so that you'll be well-prepared when the day arrives.

Ordering tickets for guests

When you register for your Spring 2024 convocation ceremony, you'll be able to reserve up to three (3) guest tickets.

• Due to fire-code regulations, every guest must have a ticket (including babies).
• Graduands participating in their Convocation ceremony do not require a ticket.
• Your guest tickets will be sent electronically to the email address you provide in your registration closer to the date of your ceremony.

Extra guest tickets

Extra tickets, for each Convocation ceremony, will be released one hour before the start of that ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis at the UVic Ticket Centre in the lobby of the Jamie Cassels Centre. One ticket will be provided per person in line. To be fair to all graduands we do not issue extra tickets ahead of time.

If you're not able to get extra tickets for your additional guests, they'll be able to watch the ceremony on a live feed in the lobby of the Jamie Cassels Centre.

You can also invite your family and friends to watch the live webcast or view a recording at a later date.

Regalia (cap and gown)

Graduates are required to wear regalia during convocation, and Indigenous graduates can choose to wear traditional dress. Regalia can be rented from the UVic Bookstore.

Learn about the regalia your will wear and check out your hood colour.

For Spring 2024 Convocation, students will be wearing the regalia for the credential for which you are being recognized. Students receiving diplomas and certificates will be wearing a black robe and cap with no hood.

Alumni celebration (after the ceremony)

All attending grads and their guests are invited to stop by Mystic Market following the ceremony for a celebration and official welcome to the UVic Alumni Association.

There will be photo booths, giveaways, grad merchandise and diploma frames available for purchase and more! Flowers are available to purchase on the day or in advance. 

Health and safety

UVic follows the public health guidelines set out by the BC Provincial Health Officer (PHO) and WorkSafe BC. All convocation ceremonies will adhere to the PHO regulations.

We Share the Air! Please help make Convocation a fragrance-free environment.

For the health and comfort of other graduates and guests, please do not use products with scents or fragrances (e.g. colognes, perfumes, cosmetics, anti-perspirants, lotions or other products with a distinct scent or fragrance). These products impact the health of some individuals.

For more information, including steps to address concerns with scented products, please review the scent safety guidelines.

Contact us

• convocation@uvic.ca
• 250-721-7445