Student AffairsDecember 7–11, 2026
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming graduates and their guests back to Kingston to celebrate Fall 2026 Convocation.
Use the information below to find your ceremony, prepare for Convocation, and plan your visit.
How to find your ceremony
Please use the table below to find your ceremony. Search by program name, Faculty or School, degree, or ceremony number, or sort the table by ceremony, date, or time.
Convocation Ceremony Schedule
| Program | Degree | Faculty/School | Ceremony | Date and Time | AM/PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth System Science (EGPY) | BScH, BSc | Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| English Literature & Creative Writing (ENGL) | PhD, MA, MPhil, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Environmental Science, Master of | MES | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Environmental Studies (EBIO, ECHM, EGEO, ELSC, ENSC, ENVS, ETOX) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| French Studies (FREN, FRLG) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Gender Studies (GNDS) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Global Development Studies (DEVS) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| History (HIST) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives (INDG) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Jewish Studies (JWST) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Languages, Literatures and Cultures (GRMN, GMST, GREK, HISP, ITLN, LANG, LATN, LGST, LING, LLCU, SPAN, SLAS) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Liberal Studies (LIBS) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Psychology (PSYC) | PhD, MSc, MA, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Religious Studies (RELS) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Sociology (SOCY) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 1 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Chemical Engineering (CHEE) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Civil Engineering (CIVL) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Design & Manufacturing (DM) | PhD, MEng | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Earth & Energy Resource Leadership | MEERL | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering (CMPE, ECEN, ELEC) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Engineering Chemistry (ENCH) | BASc | Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Engineering Physics (ENPH) | BASc | Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering (GEOE, GSGE) | PhD, MSc, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Geology (GEOL) | BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mathematics & Engineering (MTHE) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mathematics & Statistics (MAST, MATH, STAT) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MECH, MEME, UNENE) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mechatronics & Robotics (MREN) | BASc | Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mining Engineering (MINE) | PhD, MEng, MASc, BASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Mining Technology | BTech, CMT | Smith Engineering | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Physics (ASPH, PHYS) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy (PEPA) | PhD, MSc, MASc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Social Performance in Mining, Graduate Diploma in | GDSPM | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 2 | Monday, December 7, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Art Conservation, Master of | MAC | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Art History (ARTH) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Arts Leadership & Arts Management | MAAL, AMGD | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Classical Studies (CLAS, CLST) | MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Cultural Studies (CUST) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Drama (DRAM) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Education (EDUC) | MEd, PME, GDPI, GDE | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Film & Media (FILM) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Fine Art (ARTV) | BFAH, BFA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Media & Performance Production (MAPP) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Music (MUSC) | BAH, BA, BMus | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Music Theatre (MUTH) | BMT | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Screen Cultures & Curatorial Studies (SCCS) | PhD, MA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Stage & Screen Studies (STSC) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 3 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Education (EDUC) | BEd, DEd Primary-Junior | Faculty of Education | 4 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 2 pm | PM |
| Education (EDUC) | BEd, DEd Intermediate-Senior | Faculty of Education | 5 | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 6 pm | PM |
| Health Professions Education (HPE) | MHPE | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Health Sciences (HSCI) | BHScH, BHSc | Faculty of Health Sciences | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Health Studies (HLTH) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Health Quality (HQ) | PhD, MScHQ | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Nursing (NURA, NURR, NURS) | PhD, MSc, MNSc, MN, DPHNP, BNSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Health Sciences | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Physical Education | BPHE | Faculty of Arts and Science | 6 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10 am | AM |
| Aging & Health (AGHE) | PhD, MScAH, GDAH | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 7 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Occupational Therapy (OT) | MScOT | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 7 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Physical Therapy (PT) | MScPT | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 7 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Rehabilitation and Health Leadership (DSRHL) | DScRHL | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 7 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Rehabilitation Sciences (RHBS) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 7 | Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 3 pm | PM |
| Biomedical Informatics | MBI, GDBI | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Computing | PhD, MSc, BAH, BA, BCmpH, BCmp | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Economics (APEC, ECON) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Employment Relations (EMPR) | BAH, BA | Faculty of Arts and Science | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Master of Industrial Relations | MIR | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Political Studies (PPEC, POLS) | PhD, MA, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Public Administration (SPS) | MPA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 9 | Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm | PM |
| Accounting | GDA | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Business Administration, Master of | MBA | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Digital Product Management, Master of (MDPM) | MDPM | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Finance | MFIN | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Financial Innovation & Technology, Master of | MFIT | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| International Business, Master of | MIB | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Management Analytics, Master of | MMA | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Management in Artificial Intelligence, Master of | MMAI | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Master of | MMIE | Smith School of Business | 8 | Thursday, December 10 at 10 am | AM |
| Business (Certificate in) | CIB | Smith School of Business | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Commerce | BComH | Smith School of Business | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Geography (GIMS, GISC, GPHY, GPPL) | PhD, MSc, MA, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Law | PhD, LLM, GDLSM, JD, CLAW | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty Of Law | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Management (MGMT) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Urban & Regional Planning | MPL | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 10 | Thursday, December 10 at 6 pm | PM |
| Anatomical Sciences (AS) | MScAS | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Biochemistry (BCHM) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Biology (BIOL, BIMA, BIPS) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (BMS) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Biotechnology (BTEC) | BScH, BSc | Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Chemistry (CHEM) | PhD, MSc, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Kinesiology & Health Studies (KHS, KINE) | PhD, MSc, MA, BScH, BSc, BAH, BA | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs / Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Life Sciences (LISC) | BScH, BSc | Faculty of Arts and Science | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Medicine (MEDS) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Medicine, Doctor of | MD | Faculty of Health Sciences | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Neuroscience (NSCI) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Pathology (PATH) | PhD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Management and Innovation | DPHMI | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Public Health Sciences (PHS) | PhD, MSc, MPH | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Translational Medicine (TMED) | PhD, PhDD, MSc | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 11 | Friday, December 11 at 10 am | AM |
| Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (GDICL) | GDICL | School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | 12 | Friday, December 11, 2026 at 2 pm | PM |
Note for Arts & Science Joint Honours students
Students with a Joint Honours program should attend the ceremony associated with the first program alphabetically by Program Plan Code, not by program name.
Example: If you are in a Joint Honours program for Global Development Studies (DEVS) and Economics (ECON), you would be assigned to Ceremony 1 for DEVS instead of Ceremony 9 for ECON
Honorary Degree Recipient Ceremonies
- Dame Sarah Springman | Ceremony 2, Monday, December 7 at 3 pm
- Janice Hill | Ceremony 4, Tuesday, December 8 at 2 pm
- Helen Cooper | Ceremony 7, Wednesday, December 9 at 3 pm
- Toyin Falola | Ceremony 9, Thursday, December 10 at 2 pm
Ceremony Broadcasts and Recordings
Ceremonies throughout Fall 2026 Convocation will be . Please note that broadcasts will begin 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time
Recordings of each ceremony will be posted for viewing on our Ceremony Broadcasts page when available.
Ceremony Information
Convocation ceremonies are formal events. Graduates and guests should review arrival times, venue expectations, and event policies before attending.
Some of the graduates and guests in attendance suffer from sensitivities due to scented products. We kindly request that you consider refraining from wearing scented products to this event.
- Doors open an hour and a half (90 minutes) before the schedule ceremony start time
- 10 am ceremonies → arrive by 8:30 am
- 2 pm ceremonies → arrive by 12:30 pm
- 3 pm ceremonies → arrive by 1:30 pm
- 6 pm ceremonies → arrive by 4:30 pm
- Refer to ceremony schedules by Faculty/School and program.
- Ceremonies are expected to be approximately 75 minutes.
- Expect a significant amount of standing; comfortable footwear is recommended.
Graduates
- Bring your student card or alternative form of government identification.
- Leave personal belongings at home or with family members.
Please ensure prohibited items are not brought into the building. Prohibited items include:
Noisemakers, such as cow bells, air horns, musical instruments, megaphones, drums, or electronic noisemakers 
Aerosol cans (e.g. silly string)
Liquids , except for personal water bottles. Additional exceptions will be made for accessibility.
Large signs, banners, or flags that may obstruct the view of other guests 
Pamphlets, handouts, advertisements for distribution
Items that could physically cause harm to other individuals or damage to the facilities
Pets, except service animals (as defined by the Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s policy)
Graduates
Gaspard and Sons, in partnership with the Alma Mater Society (AMS), provides graduation regalia, including hoods and gowns, for Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s graduates.
Pre-order your regalia
Online ordering is available through the portal from September 1 to November 8.
Need to rent on the day?
Same-day rentals are available for graduates who did not pre-order. Please bring your Student Card or piece of Government ID. Gaspard accepts Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit and prepaid credit cards.
Please note that same-day rental prices are higher than pre-order prices and stock may be limited.
Regalia Pricing
Hood and Gown |
Hood only* | Hood and Mortarboard only* (PhD option only) | Hood and Beefeater / Tudor only* (PhD option only) | |
| Online Ordering | ||||
| Undergraduate and Masters | $35.00 | $15.00 | n/a | n/a |
| PhD | $40.00 (with / without mortarboard) $55.00 (with Beefeater / Tudor) | $15.00 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
| Same Day (in-person) ordering | ||||
| Undergraduate and Masters | $70.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| PhD | $80.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
* Please note that Hood (and cap) only options are not available for same day rental and must be ordered online prior to the online deadline
Optional traditional attire for Indigenous graduates
Indigenous graduates and faculty may choose to wear traditional Indigenous attire (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit), in lieu of a gown and hood, at convocation ceremonies.
All graduates who choose to wear traditional regalia, or wish to receive a gift, . This is to inform the event organizers.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø acknowledges the diversity of Indigenous peoples, communities, and nations. As such it is recognized that traditional Indigenous attire may vary.
Celebrate your accomplishment and be ready to display your diploma with a pre-ordered degree frame.
by October 20 and have it ready for pick-up at the Isabel Bader Centre following your Convocation Ceremony, December 7–11, 2026.
Please note: Frames must be picked up at your scheduled Convocation Ceremony and will not be available for purchase onsite.
Guests
Due to capacity and seating limits, graduates who have RSVP'd are limited to two (2) guests
- The deadline for graduates to reserve guest tickets is October 7.
- There will be a ‘stand-by’ line at each ceremony where those patrons who were unable to secure tickets prior to the event will have an opportunity to obtain seating should unforeseen last-minute absences create available seats.
Please note that while those using the stand-by line at past Convocations have been able to secure seating, it is not guaranteed.
Celebrate your Convocation with flowers, gifts and other mementos. and pick up your order at your Convocation Ceremony.
Venue, Parking & Transportation
All Fall 2026 ceremonies will be held at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
390 King St W, Kingston, ON K7L 2X4
Plan your visit and learn more on the Isabel Bader Centre's website.
- How to get here: Get directions and instructions about driving, public transport, and taxi information.
- Parking: Learn more about parking areas, rates and accessible parking.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible Convocation experience for all graduates, guests, faculty, and staff.
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts offers a range of accessibility features, including:
- Accessible parking
- Accessible seating and facilities
- Gender-neutral washrooms
- Family washrooms
- Accommodations for certified service animals
- Assistive listening devices
Accessibility features are clearly marked throughout the venue, and event staff are available before and during Convocation ceremonies to provide assistance, answer questions, and help guests navigate the space.
Have a question? IsabelBoxOffice@queensu.ca
Event Photography and Videography
Please note that photography and videography will be taking place at Convocation Ceremonies for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used in applications including but not limited to print, broadcast, electronic, digital, and social media, for promoting, publicizing, or explaining Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s or its activities and for administrative, educational, or research purposes.
If you would prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let the photographer/videographer know where possible, or reach out through one of the email addresses below following the ceremony.
For further information, contact the Office of the University Registrar.
Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information at Â鶹¹ÙÍø may be directed to the University’s Chief Privacy Officer at 613-533-6095 or access.privacy@queensu.ca.