Planning is underway for McMaster’s first fully in-person spring convocation in two years, including celebrations for students from the classes of 2020 and 2021, whose convocations were held virtually because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Class of 2022
In-person convocation events will take place at First Ontario Concert Hall in Hamilton. More details available here.
| Faculty |
Convocation date |
| Faculty of Health Sciences |
Wednesday, May 25, at 2:30 p.m. |
| School of Nursing |
Thursday, May 26, at 2:30 p.m. |
Faculty of Humanities
and the Arts & Science Program |
Monday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. |
| DeGroote School of Business |
Tuesday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Wednesday, June 15, at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
| Faculty of Science |
Thursday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. |
| Faculty of Engineering |
Friday, June 17, at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Graduating students should continue to check their email for updates for convocation details.
Classes of 2020 and 2021
In addition to the official convocation ceremonies that took place online, in-person events will be held to celebrate the accomplishments of McMaster students who graduated in 2020 or 2021.
Registration for these celebrations are open until May 8. Details about registration, tickets and more, can be found on the Office of the Registrar’s website.
| Faculty |
Event date |
| Faculty of Health Sciences (including School of Nursing) |
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. |
| DeGroote School of Business |
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. |
| Faculty of Humanities and the Arts & Science Program |
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Faculty of Social Sciences |
Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Faculty of Engineering |
Friday, May 27, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. |
| Faculty of Science |
Friday, May 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. |
Please note that all in-person events are subject to evolving guidance and mandates from the province of Ontario and McMaster’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our university community.