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Spring Convocation: June 12-16, 2023

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

Quick links

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

Registration

Registration is now open for students graduating in Spring 2023. 

The deadline is May 28, 2023.

Register Here

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 2023 Convocation will be held from June 12 - 16 at the University of Victoria's Farquhar Auditorium.

Ordering tickets for guests

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

• Due to fire-code regulations, every guest must have a ticket (including babies).
• Your guest tickets will be sent electronically to the email address you provide in your registration closer to the date of your ceremony.

Additional guests

If extra tickets are available, they will be released one hour before the start of the ceremony on a first-come-first-serve basis at the UVic Ticket Centre in the lobby of the Jamie Cassels Centre.

• Each person in line may request up to two (2) additional tickets.
• If you're not able to get 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 alternatively 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.

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.

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 treats, 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.

Contact us

• convocation@uvic.ca
• 250-721-7445