Congratulations to the class of October 2024!

Celebrate your achievements and graduation at 1 of 4 convocation ceremonies held by Simon Fraser University at its Burnaby campus this October. Each ceremony will be broadcast live so graduands, family, friends, and the university community who are unable to attend in-person can participate. 

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GRADUANDS

There are some important steps you need to take after you receive your official senate letter by email and before you can attend your convocation ceremony.

Confirm your attendance and reserve your regalia
Ensure you've completed your graduation checklist, including confirming your attendance and renting regalia by October 6.

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Finish preparing for your convocation ceremony
After you've confirmed your attendance on goSFU and rented your regalia through Gaspard review the remaining steps you must complete before your ceremony. These include claiming guest tickets and confirming the pronunciation of your name.

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Know what to do on your convocation day
Learn when to arrive, what to do, and where to go on your ceremony day, so you can make the most of your convocation.

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Can't attend?
Learn what to do if you're unable to attend your convocation ceremony.

GUESTS

Convocation is an exciting and proud moment to mark the achievements of our graduands. Family and friends are invited to share in that excitement by joining us at convocation.

Guests will need tickets to enter Convocation Mall and prior to arriving should review our guest information and policies.

Guests unable to attend in-person can watch the live broadcast through YouTube on the convocation homepage. Ceremony recordings are available afterwards to watch on demand.

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Convocation ceremonies

PROGRAM BOOK & CEREMONY SCHEDULE

View the ceremony schedules and convocation program book. The program book includes the full listing of all graduate names and can be downloaded. 

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LIVE BROADCAST

Each convocation ceremony will be live broadcast on SFU's YouTube channel and available afterwards to watch on demand.

CEREMONY A
Thursday, October 10
9:45 a.m. PT

Watch Ceremony A

Faculty of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology

Honorary degree recipient:
Yi Cui

CEREMONY B
Thursday, October 10
2:30 p.m. PT

Watch Ceremony B

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Honorary degree recipient:
Esi Edugyan

CEREMONY C
Friday, October 11
9:45 a.m. PT

Watch Ceremony C

Beedie School of Business
Faculty of Environment
Faculty of Health Sciences

Honorary degree recipient:
Elio Luongo

CEREMONY D
Friday, October 11
2:30 p.m. PT

Watch Ceremony D

Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science

Honorary degree recipient:
Alexandra Newton

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SFU respectfully acknowledges that convocation is hosted on the traditional, unceded and continually occupied territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. There is a great amount of work to be done towards reconciliation and systemic decolonization within the university. We are committed to educating ourselves and others, respectfully including Indigenous practices, protocols and ceremony into convocation, and continuing to build meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples across these lands.

October 2024 honorary degree recipients

At the October 2024 convocation ceremonies, SFU will be conferring honorary degrees to distinguished individuals in recognition of their scholarly, scientific or artistic achievement, or in recognition of exceptional contribution to the public good. 

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SFU Alumni

When you graduate, you automatically become a member of a vibrant alumni community, a network of more than 200,000 graduates living in 140+ countries. SFU Alumni is here to keep you connected with your fellow alumni and the SFU community.

Please update your alumni record so we not only can keep our stats up-to-date, but also keep you informed about alumni news and events happening in your area.

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Build our social media wall using #MySFUGrad

Share your graduation experiences on social media or send your best wishes and showcase your celebratory cheers to other graduands! Show your SFU spirit by using #MySFUGrad and build our Convocation October 2024 social media wall below!