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 June 2024.
We look forward to celebrating your achievements in June!!
JUNE 2024 CONVOCATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE (for graduands and graduates who graduate(d) between February 2024 and will graduate in May 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.
FACULTY OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION
BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Employment and Community Studies – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
English Language Studies – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
FACULTY OF ARTS
3D Animation & 3D Modelling – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Anthropology – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Applied Geography - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Arts – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Creative Writing – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Criminology – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Double Major – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Double Minor – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Education Assistant – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
English – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Fine Arts – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Game Development - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning A-F)* – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning G-M)* – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
General Studies – (Last name beginning N - Z)* - Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
* 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 – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Journalism – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:30 PM
NGO and Non-profit Studies – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Philosophy – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Policy Studies – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Political Science – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Psychology –Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Sociology – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30 PM
VFX (Virtual Production) – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF HEALTH
All Programs in the Faculty – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE
All Programs in the Faculty – Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
All Programs in the Faculty – Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
MELVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting – Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Business Administration – Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Business Management – Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Computer Information Systems – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Entrepreneurial Leadership – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
General Business Studies – Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Global Business Management – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Green Business Management and Sustainability – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Human Resource Management – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Information Technology – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Legal Administrative Studies – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Marketing Management – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Operations and Supply Chain Management – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Public Relations – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Technical Management and Services – Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
WILSON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
All Programs in the Faculty – Wednesday, June 12, 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 JUNE 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 JUNE. 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. 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 February 2025 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 June 2024 ceremony?
Unfortunately you had to indicate or inform us by February 29, 2024 if you wanted to participate in the June 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
JUNE 2024 | June 11 - 14, 2024 |
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FEBRUARY 2025 | February 24 - 28, 2025 |
JUNE 2025 | June 9 - 13, 2025 |
FEBRUARY 2026 | February 23 - 27, 2026 |
JUNE 2026 | June 8 - 12, 2026 |