Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Graduation checklist

Ready to graduate?

In order to graduate, students must submit a formal application, whether they plan to participate in convocation ceremonies or not. The process to apply differs for undergraduate and graduate students. For step by step instruction, select on of the following student groups:

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Graduate checklist }

Review important dates and deadlines and frequently asked questions for graduation applications.

Preparing for convocation

1. Mark your calendar

SFU will host 4 in-person convocation ceremonies from October 10-11. 

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2. Confirm your attendance and rent your regalia by October 6

If plan to attend your convocation ceremony, you must confirm your attendance and reserve regalia.

3 weeks before convocation, you can confirm your attendance and reserve regalia by following the directions by selecting the following degree group:

Undergraduate degrees } (Step 3)

Graduate degrees } (Step 4)

Review what you'll wear, how you'll wear it, and more information about regalia and graduand coat check.

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3. Confirm the pronunciation of your name

SFU works with NameCoach to collect name pronunciation details from graduating students. It takes less than two minutes to share your details.

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4. Claim guest ceremony tickets

Tickets are required for all guests in Convocation Mall. Graduands will be guaranteed up to 3 guest tickets for their ceremony if they claim their tickets in round 1 by 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, September 30. Graduands do not require tickets for themselves.

If graduands miss the initial deadline to claim their 3 tickets, we cannot guarantee there will be any remaining tickets for them. There will be no exceptions, so plan accordingly and claim guest tickets from Eventbrite immediately. Following the initial deadline, remaining tickets will be added to the extra ticket inventory and distributed in a 2nd and 3rd release of tickets (if available).

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5. Parking and transportation

Complimentary parking is available in the North Lot for graduands and guests. We advise you to arrive early, car pool or take public transit. Accessible parking is available in the Central Parkade located under Convocation Mall.

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6. Preparing for your ceremony

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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7. Information for your guests

Family and friends are invited to share in that excitement by joining us at convocation. Share with your guests the details about how to get here, when to arrive, where to go, what to bring, and what not to bring, so they have an enjoyable day.

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8. Faculty receptions

In addition to your convocation ceremony, you are invited to your faculty or department's pre or post ceremony Faculty Celebration Reception.

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9. Frequently asked questions

Still have more questions? Review our frequently asked questions page.

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