Convocation
Convocation is the calling together of the KPU community to celebrate and honour our graduates.
Convocation ceremonies are held annually in February and June. Graduates that participate in convocation receive Convocation mementos, including a KPU-red credential holder, commemorative medallion and lanyard. Students also keep their cap and tassel. If you do not participate in your Convocation ceremonies you will not receive the mementos.
To participate in Convocation students must:
- complete all KPU courses and program requirements no later than the semester preceding the convocation ceremony
- have any transfer courses that are needed to meet program requirements assessed no later than the semester preceding the convocation ceremony
- apply to graduate and attend convocation no later than the deadline
For further information about applying to graduate, see kpu.ca/graduation
Accessibility Services - If a graduate is in need of an accommodation, please contact KPU's Accessibility Services at access@kpu.ca in advance.
Subject to Public Health Orders, KPU is anticipating an in-person convocation ceremony in February 2024.
We look forward to celebrating your achievements in June!!
FEBRUARY 2024 CONVOCATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE (for graduands and graduates who graduate(d) between June 2023 and will graduate in January 2024).
Students are NOT allowed to change their convocation date and time. The assigned date and time is the only option for you to participate. If you are graduating with more than one credential you participate in the ceremony that your highest level credential is schedule in.
CHIP AND SHANNON WILSON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
All Programs in the Faculty – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION
Employment and Community Studies – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF ARTS
3D Animation & 3D Modelling – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Anthropology – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Applied Geography - Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Arts – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Asian Studies – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Creative Writing – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Criminology – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Double Major – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Double Minor – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Education Assistant – Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
English – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Fine Arts – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Foundation in Entertainment Arts - Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Game Development - Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning A-J)* – Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning K-L)* – Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM
General Studies – (Last name beginning M - R)* - Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
General Studies – (Last name beginning S - Z)* – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM
* Students graduating with a Major in General Studies look for the section that your last name begins with. If your student record shows either you first name or last name with a "." you will then go by the first letter in your name. If you have questions please contact the Graduation Unit from your KPU email account at graduation@kpu.ca
History – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Journalism – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
NGO and Non-profit Studies – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Philosophy – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Policy Studies – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Political Science – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Psychology –Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Sociology – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
VFX (Virtual Production) – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF HEALTH
All Programs in the Faculty – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE
All Programs in the Faculty – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
All Programs in the Faculty – Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
MELVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Business Administration – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Business Management – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Computer Information Systems – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Economics - Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Entrepreneurial Leadership – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
General Business Studies – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Global Business Management – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Green Business Management and Sustainability – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Human Resource Management – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Information Technology – Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Legal Administrative Studies – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Marketing Management – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Operations and Supply Chain Management – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Public Relations – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Technical Management and Services – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
We encourage you to keep an eye on our Alumni website for future events, news and opportunities to connect with your classmates, instructors and friends. Sharing stories of KPU alumni success in their career, community, or personal life, is our favourite thing to do – we encourage you to stay connected: kpu.ca/alumni.
Convocation FAQs for February 2024
How will I receive my credential?
Upon Senate conferral of your credential, it will be mailed to the address you provided when you applied to graduate. Your credential will NOT be held until the Convocation ceremony in FEBRUARY. If your mailing address changes, please update it by visiting: https://www.kpu.ca/update-your-contact-info and inform graduation@kpu.ca after you have updated your mailing address.
Can my friends and family watch the convocation on-line?
Yes. The February 2024 Convocation will be streamed publicly for each ceremony day and time. The link for the ceremonies will be available closer to the Convocation ceremonies. No tickets or sign-up are required.
I want to wait to defer attending the June 2024 ceremony – can I do that?
Unfortunately, students are NOT able to defer their convocation to a later date. The date and time are assigned based on your Faculty, program, and the number of students that indicated they would be participating at Convocation. The assigned date is the only option for you to participate.
When I applied to graduate I was “Undecided, or indicated ‘No’ I did not want to participate in Convocation but I have changed my mind - what do I need to do to participate in the February 2024 ceremony?
Unfortunately you had to indicate or inform us by October 31, 2023 if you wanted to participate in the February 2024 Convocation Ceremony. If you did not inform us by the deadline you will not be able to participate in the Convocation ceremony.
Can I rent regalia from KPU?
KPU does not have regalia for students to rent. Contact Gaspard directly at:
Phone: 1-800-380-8214
Email: acadwest@gaspard.ca
All questions regarding regalia rental should be directed to the number or email above.
Where can I get my photos taken in my gown/regalia?
Artona will be onsite during the Convocation dates and times.
Artona has official KPU regalia at their studio in Vancouver for photo sessions. For more details, please visit https://artona.com/schools/KPU
Convocation Dates
| FEBRUARY 2024 | February 26 - March 1, 2024 |
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| JUNE 2024 | June 10 - 14, 2024 |
| FEBRUARY 2025 | February 24 - 28, 2025 |
| JUNE 2025 | June 9 - 13, 2025 |
| FEBRUARY 2026 | February 23 - 27, 2026 |
| JUNE 2026 | June 8 - 12, 2026 |