University of Manitoba students celebrate their graduation by tossing their mortarboard caps in the air together.

Upcoming convocation schedule

  • Convocation ceremony - Bannatyne campus
  • Jun. 4, 2025 -
    Jun. 6, 2025
    Convocation ceremony - Fort Garry campus
  • Convocation Ceremony - Université de Saint-Boniface

Which ceremony should I attend?

FacultyDegreeConvocation date

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Arts in Geography – Advanced

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Arts in Geography – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Science

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Science – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Science – Major

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Studies

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Studies – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Environmental Studies – Major

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science – Major

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences – Major

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, & Resources

Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography – Major

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science (Textile Sciences)

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agroecology

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Food Science

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Agrology

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Architecture

Bachelor of Environmental Design

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Advanced

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Honours

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Studies

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Faculty of Arts

Diploma in Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Education

Bachelor of Education

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Education

Campus Life Program

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Diploma in Population Health

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Agricultural & Food Sciences (includes Biosystems Engineering and Human Nutritional Sciences)

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Arts Majors and Peace & Conflict Studies

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Dentistry

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Design and Planning

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Education

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Engineering (includes Biomedical Engineering)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Environment, Earth, & Resources

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Interdisciplinary

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Management

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Medicine (includes Applied Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Family Social Science)

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Nursing

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Pharmacy

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Science

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Doctor of Philosophy: Social Work

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Applied Human Nutrition

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Architecture

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts (Joint with the University of Winnipeg)

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts: Arts

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts: Disability Studies

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts: Environment, Earth, & Resources

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts: Kinesiology & Recreation

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Arts: Peace & Conflict Studies (Joint with the University of Winnipeg)

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Business Administration

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of City Planning

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Dentistry

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Education

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Engineering

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Environment

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Finance

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Fine Art

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Human Rights

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Interior Design

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Landscape Architecture

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Laws

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Music

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Natural Resources Management

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Nursing

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Occupational Therapy

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Physical Therapy

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Public Administration (Joint with the University of Winnipeg)

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Public Health

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Agricultural & Food Sciences (includes Biosystems Engineering and Human Nutritional Sciences)

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Dentistry

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Disability Studies

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Engineering (includes Biomedical Engineering)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Environment, Earth, & Resources

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Kinesiology & Recreation

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Management

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Medicine (includes Applied Health Sciences, Community Health Sciences, Family Social Science)

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Pharmacy

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Rehabilitation Sciences

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Science: Science

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Social Work

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Social Work – Indigenous Knowledge

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bachelor of Physical Education

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Bachelor of Recreation Management & Community Development

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Law

Juris Doctor

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Faculty of Management/I. H. Asper School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce – Honours

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Computer Science – Honours

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science – Honours

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Science

Bachelor of Science – Major

Friday, June 6, 3 p.m.

Faculty of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Wednesday, June 4, 3:30 p.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Jazz Studies

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Music

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Music (Composition)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Music (History)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Music (Music Education)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Bachelor of Music (Performance)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Biosystems)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical)

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Price Faculty of Engineering

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Engineering

Friday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Studies

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: College of Nursing

Bachelor of Midwifery

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: College of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry

Bachelor of Science in Dentistry

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Medicine/Bachelor of Science in Dentistry

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Max Rady College of Medicine

Bachelor of Human Ecology (Family Social Sciences)

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Max Rady College of Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Medicine

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Max Rady College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Max Rady College of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine/Bachelor of Science in Medicine

Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: Max Rady College of Medicine

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology

Thursday, June 5, 3 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: School of Dental Hygiene

Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Thursday, May 15, 2:30 p.m.

School of Agriculture

Diploma in Agriculture

Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.

School of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

School of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Art History)

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

School of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Honours

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

School of Art

Bachelor of Fine Arts- Honours (Art History)

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

School of Art

Diploma in Art

Wednesday, June 4, 9 a.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat en administration des affaires

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat en éducation

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat en travail social

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat ès arts

Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat ès arts (spécialisé en traduction)

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat ès arts (spécialisé)

Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat ès sciences

Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Baccalauréat ès sciences (majeure)

Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Certificat de traduction

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Diplôme postbaccalauréat en éducation

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Maitrise en arts

Monday, June 16, 12 p.m.

Université de Saint-Boniface

Maitrise en éducation

Monday, June 16, 3 p.m.

Before graduation

You must apply!

Graduation application deadlines

  • Deadline to Apply Online to Graduate for Spring 2025 (for most Undergraduate students)
  • Deadline to Apply Online to Graduate for Fall 2024 (for most Undergraduate students)
  • Deadline to Apply Online to Graduate for February 2025 (for most Undergraduate students)

What happens next?

Now that you've declared your intent to graduate, here's what to expect next and what you need to do: 

1. Wait for confirmation

Once the deadline passes, the Registrar’s Office will review your record to confirm that you’ve met (or are on track to meet) all graduation requirements. You’ll receive an email when your graduation is approved.

2. Watch for your official convocation invitation

If you selected that you want to attend convocation, you’ll receive an email with your ceremony date, time and location—usually about a month before the event. This message will also include instructions for:

  • Renting your gown, hood and cap (academic regalia)
  • When and where to arrive
  • What to expect on the day

3. Check your mailing address in Aurora

Log in to Aurora and make sure your address is up to date.

4. Invite family and friends

You can invite as many guests as you’d like—just ask them to arrive early to find seating. 

Let long-distance family and friends know they can watch live online.

5. Get ready to celebrate

Start thinking about how you want to celebrate—before or after your ceremony. You’ll have a chance to:

  • Get photos taken by a professional photographer
  • Pick up UM mementos, flowers or a degree frame
  • Meet with classmates and instructors one last time as a student

Convocation day

Convocation day schedule

The Convocation Ceremony for the Fort Garry Campus will be held in the Investors Group Athletic Centre (IGAC). On the day of your ceremony, you should report to the James Daly Field House in the Max Bell Centre to pick up your gown and find your position in the procession.

  1. Report to the James Daly Field House in the Max Bell Centre 60 - 90 minutes before your ceremony.
  2. Pick up your gown, hood, and mortarboard at the Gaspard table.
  3. Check in to receive your procession card and your parchment:
    • You will be asked to present photo ID.
    • Your procession card has your name, earned degree, and number for the procession line.
    • You will bring your parchment with you during the ceremony and on to the stage.
  4. There is a phonetic pronunciation space at the bottom of your procession card. Please fill it in to help the presenter correctly pronounce your name.
  5. If you received an Indigenous graduation scarf at the Annual Traditional Graduation Pow Wow, wear it for the ceremony. You can also pick up an Indigenous graduation scarf at the James Daly Field House on the day of the ceremony. 
  6. You can have individual professional portraits taken at the field house.
  7. Line up in the procession using the number on your procession card and as directed by the convocation staff.
  8. After the ceremony, attend the post-convocation reception with your guests, held inside the James Daly Field House.

What to wear

The Convocation ceremony is a formal occasion, so dress clothes are appropriate. We recommend that you leave your valuables with a friend or family member.

Wear only the university-approved regalia to cross the stage. University-approved academic regalia includes robes, mortarboards, hoods or stoles.

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students can wear traditional Indigenous attire in addition to or in lieu of the other approved academic regalia (gowns, hoods, etc.). You can also pick up an Indigenous graduation stole at the James Day Field House on the day of your ceremony.

Please avoid:

  • Carrying items with you other than your degree parchment
  • Corsages and boutonnieres
  • Fraternity or sorority adornments
  • Flowers

Accessibility at convocation

Students

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is here to provide supports for students with disabilities. Reach out! If you need help and support as a student, we are here for you. Please contact SAS a minimum of four weeks before your convocation ceremony date for assistance with seating, sign language interpretation, or other accessibility support.

Contact Student Accessibility Services

Phone: 204-474-7423

Email: student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca

Guests

There are mobility-friendly seating areas on the main floor of IGAC. There are two wheelchairs available to take guests from the front of IGAC to the accessible seating area, however, the wheelchairs are not available for use during the ceremony or reception.

For guests with accessibility or mobility challenges, there is room for one support person to be seated with you. Should you have any questions, please ask an usher in a blue gown.

Family and friends attending convocation

To help ensure each graduate can have people attend the ceremony to cheer them on, we kindly ask that you limit your in-person guests to 5 people. Family and friends also have the option of attending the ceremony virtually through the interactive event portal on the UM website.

Guests should use the designated entrance to IGAC and should not accompany graduates to the Field House. 

Doors to IGAC open one hour before the scheduled start of the ceremony. Guests are advised to be in their seats at least 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the ceremony. All guest seating is bleacher seating, which should be accessed from the third-floor level. Please use caution when going up or down the stairs.

Children are welcome, but keep in mind the ceremony is approximately two to two and a half hours long. Due to fire regulations, baby strollers cannot be left in the aisles of IGAC. 

For family and friends who are unable to attend the ceremony, a live webcast of the convocation ceremony will be broadcast.

Parking at convocation

Complimentary parking is available in the U Lot off Chancellor Matheson Road and in the Q Lot on Dysart Road, across from St. Paul's College.

Accessible parking is also available in the P Lot on Sidney Smith Street.

The public parkade, located on Ralph Campbell Road off Sidney Smith Street, is available for parking, but an hourly rate is charged.

Please note that complimentary parking for Convocation will be available starting 2 hours before the ceremony begins. Complimentary parking will be available all day.

Not attending convocation?

All graduating students must declare their intent to graduate in order to receive their degree, whether or not you are attending your convocation ceremony. Find out how you’ll receive your parchment (degree) and what to do if you don’t receive it.

Contact us

In-person  If you are visiting in-person, you are required to check in to our virtual queue.

Registrar's Office - Graduation and Convocation
400 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

204-474-9420
1-877-474-9420 (toll-free)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.