Convocation

General information

Orientation

All those receiving degrees at the ceremony are required to attend a mandatory orientation session in the Students’ Union Building (SUB) Ballroom on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 3:30 p.m.

Led by the Marshal, the orientation provides graduands with instructions and information not only on their role in what can be a rather complex pattern of events during the actual ceremony, but on topics such as the proper way to wear academic regalia as well as the degree-granting process.

Convocation schedule

1 – 2:50 p.m. | The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, Alberta Alumni Recreation Centre, first floor – Graduands pick up parade cards and convocation regalia (gown, cap, hood)

3:30 - 4 p.m. | Students’ Union Building (SUB) Ballroom – Orientation

4 p.m. | Graduands line up for the academic procession outside on the Mackay Promenade, north side of the SUB

4:10 p.m. | Process from the Mackay Promenade to The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER

4:30 p.m. | The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER – Convocation ceremony begins

A Graduation Tea will be held for graduates, family and friends immediately following the ceremony in the Alberta Alumni Recreation Centre. Gowns and hoods are to be returned to the Alberta Alumni Recreation Centre at this time.


Tickets

Although graduands do not require a ticket, parents and guests who wish to attend must have a ticket for admission. Each graduand may have up to four guest tickets for the Convocation Ceremony.

Tickets are now available. Login with your UNB email address and reset your password. Once you have confirmed a new password, you may access your electronic tickets.

Get tickets

Please advise your guests that the performance hall in The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER will be open for seating beginning at 3:30 p.m. Seats are unassigned and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friends and family who do not have a ticket will be able to view the ceremony from an overflow area in the Long Hall on the fourth floor of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER or from the comfort of their homes via a live feed at unb.ca/graduation.

Photos during the ceremony

The UNB photographer will take a photograph of each graduate receiving a diploma with a dean on stage. You will be able to easily download a free print quality photograph a few weeks after the ceremony. Details will appear in the graduation program.

In addition, and as a result of COVID-19 concerns, we ask that your guests remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. Please encourage them to take their photographs prior to and/or after the ceremony.

Purchase a diploma frame

Frame your success! Purchase a diploma frame from your UNB Associated Alumni and display your degree with pride. A table will be set up in The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, fourth floor lobby, prior to the ceremony.

Purchase UNB branded products

The UNB Bookstore will have branded merchandise on site in The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, fourth floor lobby, prior to the ceremony.

Reception

A Graduation Tea will be held immediately following the ceremony in The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, Alberta Alumni Recreation Centre, first floor.

Won’t be able to attend the ceremony?

If you are unable to attend the ceremony, your diploma will be mailed to you by the end of October.