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Graduation & convocation

This is your comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about graduating, convocation and transitioning from students to alumni.

Congratulations graduates!

The Class of 2024 receives congratulatory wishes from Concordia's President and Vice-Chancellor, as well as the Co-Chancellors and the President of the alumni association.

Read messages of congratulations

Graduation followed by convocation

Important dates and deadlines

Convocation ceremony Completion of studies Application for graduation Registration for convocation
Fall convocation
(October 15, 2024)
Summer 2024

May 1, 2024 - July 15, 2024

Opens August 21, 2024
Spring convocation
(June 9-11, 2025)
Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term September 1, 2024 - January 15, 2025 Opens in spring 2025

The Faculty of Fine Arts ceremonies are held once per year at the spring convocation.

Medals, awards and nominations

The deadline to submit nominations for medals and awards is April 7 each year.

Black Graduation

The Black Student Graduation Celebration is a moment to recognize and celebrate Concordia’s Black graduates for their hard work, contributions and achievements, and to usher them into a strong network of fellow graduates, faculty, staff and alumni. 

Indigenous Graduation

Are you First Nations, Inuit or Métis and graduating? The Otsenhákta Student Centre (OSC) hosts an annual Indigenous Student Graduation Celebration, where you will be able to celebrate your achievements with friends, family and Concordia community. Graduating students must be registered with the OSC in order to participate.

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