Fall convocation: What you need to know

We're looking forward to celebrating the hard work, accomplishments and resilience of our Fall 2022 graduates on Nov. 17 and 18.

November 2, 2022

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We’re looking forward to celebrating the hard work, accomplishments and resilience of our Fall 2022 graduates on Nov. 17 and 18.

McMaster’s fall convocation will be held on Nov. 17 and 18, 2022. The university community is looking forward to celebrating the hard work, accomplishments and resilience of our Fall 2022 graduates.

In addition to degrees being conferred, the fall convocation will see award winners and honorary degree recipients recognized.

When and where

Convocation events will take place in person at FirstOntario Concert Hall in downtown Hamilton. Undergradutes should arrive one hour before their ceremony. Doors will open 90 minutes before the start of the ceremony.

Here is the schedule for undergraduates:

Faculty

Convocation date
Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts & Science Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Health Sciences, including Nursing Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Engineering & Science Friday, Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Graduate students, please click here to find your ceremony schedule.

Guests

Graduands can invite up to four guests to their convocation ceremony. No guest tickets are required.

If you have friends or loved ones who will not be there, a livestream will be available at this link.

Other information

Click here for information on parchment or digital diplomas

Click here for more details, including information on parking.

Don’t forget to follow @macstudentservices on Instagram to keep on top of convocation updates. If you have questions about your eligibility to graduate, please contact your Faculty Office.

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