Graduation and Convocation Checklist

Graduation vs. Convocation

Graduation is the term used to acknowledge that you have completed your degree requirements and have been approved by Senate to graduate. Convocation is the ceremony where the Chancellor or his delegate confers the degree. 

You must apply to graduate and be faculty-approved for graduation in order to partake in Convocation. Learn more about Convocation.

Fall 2023 Graduation Deadlines (Spring 2024 Convocation)

Deadline Date

Deadline to apply to graduate for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Fall 2023 (Spring 2024 Convocation)

4-Dec-2023→ Missed deadlines

Deadline for verification of name on diploma and in convocation programs
Minerva > Personal > Name Change

12-Apr-2024

"Degree Granted" will appear on student's transcript for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Fall 2023 (Spring 2024 Convocation)

15-Feb-2024

Graduation approval details available in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query

8-Jan-2024

First day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

1-May-2024

Last day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

15-May-2024

Pick-up of academic regalia, and lineup card

Check Schedule

Winter 2024 Graduation Deadlines (Spring 2024 Convocation)

Deadline Date

Deadline to apply to graduate for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Winter 2024 (Spring 2024 Convocation)

4-Mar-2024→ Missed deadlines

Deadline for verification of name on diploma and in convocation programs
Minerva > Personal > Name Change

12-April-2024

"Degree Granted" will appear on student's transcript for students completing graduation requirements at the end of Winter 2024 (Spring 2024 Convocation)

24-May-2024

Graduation approval details available in Minerva
Minerva > Student > Student Records Menu > Graduation Approval Query

01-Apr-2024

First day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

1-May-2024

Last day to book your academic regalia with Gaspard LP

15-May-2024

Pick-up of academic regalia, and lineup card

Check Schedule

Contact Information and Resources

For information about Convocation, contact convocation [at] mcgill.ca.
For information about graduation requirements and verification, contact your faculty advisor
For any issues concerning your graduation status, contact your faculty's Student Affairs Office.

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