Graduation and Convocation Checklist

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.

Fall 2022 Graduation Deadlines (Spring 2023 Convocation)

Deadline Date

Deadline to apply to graduate for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Fall 2022 (Spring 2023 Convocation)

30-Nov-2022

Graduation approval details available in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query
09-Jan-2023
"Degree Granted" will appear on student's transcript for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Fall 2022 (Spring 2023 Convocation) 16-Feb-2023

Deadline for verification of name on diploma and in convocation programs
Minerva > Personal > Name Change

14-Apr-2023 (Convocation Programs)

28-Apr-2023 (Diploma)

View convocation ceremony details in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query > Convocation Details
05-May-2023

First day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

01-May-2023
 

Last day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

15-May-2023

Pick-up of academic regalia, and lineup card

Refer to the schedule here.

Winter 2023 Graduation Deadlines (Spring 2023 Convocation)

Deadline Date

Deadline to apply to graduate for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Winter 2023 (Spring 2023 Convocation)

01-March-2023

Graduation approval details available in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query
03-Apr-2023

Deadline for verification of name on diploma and in convocation programs
Minerva > Personal > Name Change

14-Apr-2023 (Convocation Program)

28-Apr-2023 (Diploma & line-up card)

View convocation ceremony details in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query > Convocation Details
05-May-2023
"Degree Granted" will appear on student's transcript for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Winter 2023 (Spring 2023 Convocation) 25-May-2023

First day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

01-May-2023
 

Last day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

15-May-2023

Pick-up of academic regalia, and lineup card

Refer to the schedule here.

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.

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