Schedule of Events for UNB Fredericton’s 177th Encaenia. This schedule will be updated as additional information becomes available. See important notes at end of schedule.

WEDNESDAY, May 17

11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Distribution of Encaenia cards to students graduating at Ceremony A: SUB lobby

1:00 p.m. Orientation for students graduating at Ceremony A: SUB Ballroom

1:30 p.m. Students line up for academic procession to the Aitken University Centre: Mackay Promenade (area downhill from the SUB)

2:00 p.m. Ceremony A – for students in the faculties of Administration, Kinesiology and Education: Aitken University Centre

Following Ceremony A Grad Class Tree Planting and Class Project presentation. Location TBA

~ 4:00 p.m. Encaenia Tea – for graduates, family and friends: Dunn/Kidd/Tibbits Dining Hall

THURSDAY, May 18

8:15 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. Distribution of Encaenia cards to students graduating at Ceremony B: SUB lobby

9:00 a.m. Orientation for students graduating at Ceremony B: SUB Ballroom

9:30 a.m. Students line up for academic procession to the Aitken University Centre: Mackay Promenade

10:00 a.m. Ceremony B – for students in the faculties of Arts, Law, Nursing and Renaissance College: Aitken University Centre

~12 noon Encaenia Tea– for graduates, family and friends: SUB Atrium

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11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Distribution of Encaenia cards to students graduating at Ceremony C: SUB lobby

1:00 p.m. Orientation for students graduating at Ceremony C: SUB Ballroom

1:30 p.m. Students line up for academic procession to the Aitken University Centre: Mackay Promenade

2:00 p.m. Ceremony C – for students in the faculties of Science, Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Management, and Computer Science: Aitken University Centre

~4:00 p.m. Encaenia Tea– for graduates, family and friends: SUB Atrium

The Orientation Session

It is very important that graduates attend the orientation session preceding their graduation ceremony. Led by the University Marshal, the sessions provide students with information ranging from the proper way to wear your academic hood to the degree-granting procedure.

The Encaenia Card

This is the card from which your name will be read out as you cross the stage to graduate. In addition to your name, it will contain a number to ensure that you are lined up and seated in the correct order.

The Rain Plan

In the event of rain, orientation for graduates will begin exactly one hour before the start of each ceremony at the South Gym. The Encaenia cards will also be distributed at this location at the times specified above. If you are in doubt, go to the SUB first. Signs will be posted there and notices aired on local radio stations, if you are to go the South Gym.