Convocation
Convocation is the calling together of the KPU community to celebrate and honour our graduates.
Convocation ceremonies are held annually in February and June. Graduates that participate in convocation receive Convocation mementos, including a KPU-red credential holder, commemorative medallion and lanyard. Students also keep their cap and tassel. If you do not participate in your Convocation ceremonies you will not receive the mementos.
To participate in Convocation students must:
- complete all KPU courses and program requirements no later than the semester preceding the convocation ceremony
- have any transfer courses that are needed to meet program requirements assessed no later than the semester preceding the convocation ceremony
- apply to graduate and attend convocation no later than the deadline
For further information about applying to graduate, see kpu.ca/graduation
Accessibility Services - If a graduate is in need of an accommodation, please contact KPU's Accessibility Services at access@kpu.ca in advance.
Subject to Public Health Orders, KPU is anticipating an in-person convocation ceremony in February 2025.
We look forward to celebrating your achievements in February!!
FEBRUARY 2025 CONVOCATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE (for graduands and graduates who graduate(d) between June 2024 and will graduate in January 2025).
Students are NOT allowed to change their convocation date and time. The assigned date and time is the only option for you to participate. If you are graduating with more than one credential you participate in the ceremony that your highest level credential is scheduled in.
FACULTY OF ACADEMIC AND CAREER PREPARATION
BC Adult Graduation Diploma (Adult Dogwood) – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10 AM
Employment and Community Studies – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10 AM
English Language Studies – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10 AM
FACULTY OF ARTS
3D Animation & 3D Modelling – Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Anthropology – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Applied Geography - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Arts – Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Asian Studies – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Creative Writing – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Criminology – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Double Major – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Double Minor – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Education Assistant – Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10 AM
English – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Fine Arts – Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10 AM
Foundation in Entertainment Arts - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Game Development - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
General Studies (Last name beginning A-G)* – Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning H)* – Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10 AM
General Studies (Last name beginning I)* – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
General Studies – (Last name beginning J - L)* - Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
General Studies – (Last name beginning M - R)* - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10 AM
General Studies – (Last name beginning S)* - Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
General Studies – (Last name beginning T - Z)* - Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10 AM
* Students graduating with a Major in General Studies look for the section that your last name begins with. If your student record shows either your first name or last name with a "." you will then go by the first letter in your name. Students will be sent an email to inform you of the exact date and time of your ceremony.
If you have questions please contact the Graduation Unit from your KPU email account at graduation@kpu.ca.
History – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Journalism – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Music – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NGO and Non-profit Studies – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Policy Studies – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Political Science – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Psychology –Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Sociology – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
VFX (Virtual Production) – Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
FACULTY OF HEALTH
All Programs in the Faculty – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
All Programs in the Faculty – Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
FACULTY OF TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
All Programs in the Faculty – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10 AM
MELVILLE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Business Administration – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Business Management – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Computer Information Systems – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Economics – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Entrepreneurial Leadership – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10 AM
General Business Studies – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Global Business Management – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Green Business Management and Sustainability – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Human Resource Management – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10 AM
Information Technology – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Legal Administrative Studies – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10 AM
Marketing Management – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Operations and Supply Chain Management – Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10 AM
Public Relations – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Technical Management and Services – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
WILSON SCHOOL OF DESIGN
All Programs in the Faculty – Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We encourage you to keep an eye on our Alumni website for future events, news and opportunities to connect with your classmates, instructors and friends. Sharing stories of KPU alumni success in their career, community, or personal life, is our favourite thing to do – we encourage you to stay connected: kpu.ca/alumni.
Convocation FAQs for FEBRUARY 2025
How will I receive my credential?
Upon Senate conferral of your credential, it will be mailed to the address you provided when you applied to graduate. Your credential will NOT be held until the Convocation ceremony in February. If your mailing address changes, please update it by visiting: https://www.kpu.ca/update-your-contact-info and inform graduation@kpu.ca after you have updated your mailing address.
Can my friends and family watch the convocation on-line?
Yes. Convocation will be streamed publicly for each ceremony day and time. The link for the ceremonies will be available closer to the Convocation ceremonies. No tickets or sign-up are required.
I want to wait to defer attending the June 2025 ceremony – can I do that?
Unfortunately, students are NOT able to defer their convocation to a later date. The date and time are assigned based on your Faculty, program, and the number of students that indicated they would be participating at Convocation. The assigned date is the only option for you to participate.
When I applied to graduate I was “Undecided, or indicated ‘No’ I did not want to participate in Convocation but I have changed my mind - what do I need to do to participate in the February 2025 ceremony?
Unfortunately you had to indicate or inform us by November 15, 2024 if you wanted to participate in the February 2025 Convocation Ceremony. If you did not inform us by the deadline you will not be able to participate in the Convocation ceremony.
Can I rent regalia from KPU?
KPU does not have regalia for students to rent. Contact Gaspard directly at:
Phone: 1-800-380-8214
Email: acadwest@gaspard.ca
All questions regarding regalia rental should be directed to the number or email above.
Where can I get my photos taken in my gown/regalia?
Artona will be onsite during the Convocation dates and times.
Artona has official KPU regalia at their studio in Vancouver for photo sessions. For more details, please visit https://artona.com/schools/KPU
Convocation Dates
| FEBRUARY 2025 | February 24 - 28, 2025 |
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| JUNE 2025 | June 9 - 13, 2025 |
| FEBRUARY 2026 | February 23 - 27, 2026 |
| JUNE 2026 | June 8 - 12, 2026 |