Fall graduation 2023
November 14 and 15
Congratulations to our fall graduates! We're proud of your achievements and are excited to celebrate this important milestone with you.
Attending convocation ceremonies
UVic is committed to celebrating graduation in a safe and meaningful way. Find information on registration, schedules and more.
- graduating students
- guests
- get involved: volunteers, academic procession and PhD supervisors
Watch the ceremonies
Livestream the ceremonies on UVic's YouTube channel, or watch them on-demand afterwards. An American Sign Language interpreter and live captioning will be available during each ceremony. Don't miss a moment!
Note: The names of students who are not in attendance will not be read during the ceremony. Ceremonies include undergraduate and graduate students unless otherwise noted.
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Continuing Studies
- Fine Arts
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Pre-Ceremony Music: Eva Bradávková
Processional: Drumming provided by Christine Sam and Beth Dick, Songhees First Nation
Mace Bearer: Dr. Michael Zastre, Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
Welcome: Dr. Skip Dick, Songhees Elder
Opening Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
Conferring of Degrees: Music performed by Vannophat Kaploykeo
Congratulations from the Alumni Association: Saeed Rezvani, MASc ‘21
Closing Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
O Canada: Isolde Roberts-Welby with the UVic Symphony Orchestra, Ajtony Csaba, conductor
Recessional Music:
“Fanfare Politea” by Kimberly Archer, UVic Wind Symphony & Naden Band, Steven Capaldo, conductor
“Flourish for Winds” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, UVic Wind Symphony, Steven Capaldo, conductor
Pre-Ceremony Music: Eva Bradávková
Processional: Drumming provided by Christine Sam and Beth Dick, Songhees First Nation
Mace Bearer: Christopher Butterfield, Faculty of Fine Arts
Welcome: Dr. Skip Dick, Songhees Elder
Opening Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
Conferring of Honorary Doctor of Music: Linda Catlin Smith
Orator: Dr. Mary Kennedy, School of Music
Conferring of Degrees: Music performed by Vannophat Kaploykeo
Congratulations from the Alumni Association: Saeed Rezvani, MASc ‘21
Closing Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
O Canada: Isolde Roberts-Welby with the UVic Symphony Orchestra, Ajtony Csaba, conductor
Recessional Music:
“Fanfare Politea” by Kimberly Archer, UVic Wind Symphony & Naden Band, Steven Capaldo, conductor
“Flourish for Winds” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, UVic Wind Symphony, Steven Capaldo, conductor
- Human and Social Development
- Law
- Science
- Business
- Education
Pre-Ceremony Music: Eva Bradávková
Processional: Drumming provided by Christine Sam and Lyla Dick, Songhees First Nation
Mace Bearer: Dr. Stanley Dosso, Faculty of Science
Welcome: Norman Garry Sam, Councillor, Songhees First Nation
Opening Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
Conferring of Honorary Doctor of Laws: Andrew Petter
Orator: Jeremy Webber, Faculty of Law
Conferring of Degrees: Music performed by Vannophat Kaploykeo
Congratulations from the Alumni Association: Kathleen Bellamano, BSW ‘15
Closing Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
O Canada: Isolde Roberts-Welby with the UVic Symphony Orchestra, Ajtony Csaba, conductor
Recessional Music:
“Fanfare Politea” by Kimberly Archer, UVic Wind Symphony & Naden Band, Steven Capaldo, conductor
“Flourish for Winds” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, UVic Wind Symphony, Steven Capaldo, conductor
Pre-Ceremony Music: Eva Bradávková
Processional: Drumming provided by Christine Sam and Lyla Dick, Songhees First Nation
Mace Bearer: Dr. Lara Lauzon, Faculty of Education
Welcome: Norman Garry Sam, Councillor, Songhees First Nation
Opening Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
Conferring of Degrees: Music performed by Vannophat Kaploykeo
Congratulations from the Alumni Association: Heather Siddon, MA ‘96
Closing Remarks: Chancellor Marion Buller
O Canada: Isolde Roberts-Welby with the UVic Symphony Orchestra, Ajtony Csaba, conductor
Recessional Music:
“Fanfare Politea” by Kimberly Archer, UVic Wind Symphony & Naden Band, Steven Capaldo, conductor
“Flourish for Winds” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, UVic Wind Symphony, Steven Capaldo, conductor
Share your #uvicgrad moment on social
Use the #uvicgrad hashtag on social to share your grad moment, or upload your grad photo.
Honorary degrees
UVic has awarded honorary degrees since its first convocation in 1964. This fall we're awarding three honorary degrees that recognize notable achievements in scholarship, teaching, business and public service.
More grad 2023 info
Parchments
Parchments will be handed out on stage during each convocation ceremony.
Not attending your ceremony? Parchments will be ready for pick up beginning November 16. Bring your photo ID to the Office of the Registrar. If you registered to have your parchment mailed, it will be sent within 1 week following convocation.
UVic Alumni Association
Welcome to the UVic Alumni family! Join us at Mystic Market for a celebration after each graduation ceremony. All grads and their guests are invited for giveaways and fun photo opportunities.
Keep in touch and access alumni benefits and services through the alumni website.
Grad gifts and keepsakes
Searching for something to remember the day? The UVic Bookstore has a wide range of UVic merchandise available for purchase online.
Flowers
Surprise your graduate with a beautiful bouquet! You can pre-order flowers for pick up the day of the ceremony.
Please note, graduates may not wear or carry flowers during the ceremony, so hold on to them for later. Fresh roses are also available for purchase during convocation.