Convocation 2025

Only students who complete their program before June 30th are invited to convocation. Completing your program after June 30th means you will be included in next year’s convocation.

Please refer to the Government of Canada website for further information about inviting guests to visit Canada. Please note that students are responsible for writing their own letter, and individual letters with student and/or guest names are not provided. Students can use the invitation email that was sent to them as proof.

The venue capacity cannot guarantee a guest ticket to each graduate; therefore tickets will be requested at a first come first serve basis and must be indicated on your registration form. Additional tickets are not guaranteed and students will not be allowed more than ONE guest at Convocation.

No, you will only be permitted to attend your own ceremony. Convocation dates and timings have been carefully planned based on programs and cohorts. You can only attend the ceremony for which you have received an Eventbrite registration link in your FCT email. Individuals without a ticket for each specific ceremony will not be allowed to enter the venue.

All graduates should arrive at least one (1) hour prior to convocation beginning. This will allow you time to check in at Graduate Registration, pick up your gown, and get organized for the procession to your ceremony.

Guest seating begins approximately 30 minutes prior to the ceremony starting. Guests will receive their admission ticket on the day of Convocation at the venue check-in.

There will be no in-out privileges once the auditorium doors are closed and the ceremony has started, please make sure you give yourself time to check in beforehand, so you don’t risk the chances of missing your convocation.

Participants will not be allowed to leave the ceremony before it ends. There will be no in-out privileges during the event. ALL students need to exit the ceremony together.

Yes! There will be plenty of special photo opportunities, including a photo booth after the graduation ceremony. You will have an opportunity to take pictures in your gowns with friends, family, and other graduates.

Students will pick up their diplomas during the check-in process at convocation.