Graduation vs. Convocation
Graduation is the term used to acknowledge that you have completed your degree requirements and have been approved by Senate to graduate. Convocation is the ceremony where the Chancellor or his delegate confers the degree.
You must apply to graduate and be faculty-approved for graduation in order to partake in Convocation. Learn more about Convocation.
Summer 2024 Graduation Deadlines (Fall 2024 Convocation)
| Deadline | Date |
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Deadline to apply to graduate for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Summer 2024 (Fall 2024 Convocation) |
28-May-2024→ Missed deadlines FAQ |
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Deadline for verification of name on diploma and in convocation programs |
4-Oct-2024 |
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"Degree Granted" will appear on student's transcript for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Summer 2024 (Fall 2024 Convocation) |
17-Oct-2024 |
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Graduation approval details available in Minerva |
03-Sep-2024 |
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First day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP |
15-Oct-2024 |
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Last day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP |
29-Oct-2024 |
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Pick-up of academic regalia, and lineup card |
29-Nov-2024 & 2-Dec-2024 |
Contact Information and Resources
For information about Convocation, contact convocation [at] mcgill.ca.
For information about graduation requirements and verification, contact your faculty advisor.
For any issues concerning your graduation status, contact your faculty's Student Affairs Office.