Deadlines
McGill has two convocation periods each year - one in the Spring (May/June) and one in the Fall (October/November).
Spring Convocation
If you will complete your studies by December and intend to graduate at the end of the fall term, you must apply on Minerva by the end of November. You will be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony.
If you will complete your studies by April and intend to graduate at the end of the winter term, you must apply on Minerva by the end of February. You will be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony.
Unable to attend convocation? Get your diploma.
Fall Convocation
If you will complete your studies by August and intend to graduate at the end of the summer term, you must apply on Minerva by the middle of May. You will be eligible to attend the Fall Convocation ceremony.
Unable to attend convocation? Get your diploma.
Missed Deadlines
If you miss these deadlines, contact your faculty's Student Affairs Office as soon as possible to find out what to do next.
Students in the Faculties of Arts or Science must complete a Graduation Term Change Request form located on the forms page.