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.
Graduation & convocation
This is your comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about graduating, convocation and transitioning from students to alumni.
Graduation followed by convocation
Graduation
Graduation is successfully completing your degree.
Students finishing their courses in either the fall 2024 term or winter 2025 term must apply to graduate by January 15, 2025.
Convocation
Convocation is the ceremony that celebrates the end of studies.
Save the date! Spring convocation will take place June 9 to 11, 2025.
Important dates and deadlines
| Convocation ceremony | Completion of studies | Application for graduation | Registration for convocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 convocation (October 15, 2024) |
Summer 2024 | closed |
closed |
| Spring 2025 convocation (June 9-11, 2025) |
Fall 2024 or Winter 2025 term | September 1, 2024 - January 15, 2025 | Opens in April 2025 |
| Fall 2025 convocation (October or November 2025) |
Summer 2025 | May 1, 2025 - July 15, 2025 |
TBD |
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.
Convocation news
Convocation / Nominate Concordia’s next honorary degree recipient
February 20, 2025
From podium to purpose: 50 years of valedictorians
October 22, 2024
