In the weeks leading up to Convocation, UPEI graduates, working with the Grad Class coordinators, plan a variety of activities in addition to the official University-organized Convocation events.

Register for Grad Week activities (online form will be posted closer to Convocation)

Please check back often as once more activities are confirmed, they will be added to this page.

UPEI Grad Week 2024

• individual events will be posted closer to Convocation

Rehearsal for Graduates – Monday, May 13

The Convocation Rehearsal for all graduates will be held on Monday, May 13 in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Rehearsal attendance is highly recommended to ensure that the Convocation ceremonies proceed smoothly. At the rehearsal, there will be a demonstration on "how to wear" academic dress. The rehearsal is approximately 45 minutes. 

Senior Class Awards Ceremony – TBD

The Senior Class Awards Ceremony date, time, and location will be posted closer to Convocation.

Assembly and Academic Procession on Convocation Days

On Convocation Days at 9:00 am, graduates will assemble in the concourse area of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building. Graduates will be provided with an index card on which they will write their name. This identification card is carried by the graduate to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Assembly instructions will be provided upon arrival at the designated location. Graduates will be arranged alphabetically with the ushers' help, according to the Convocation program. At approximately 9:45 am, the Academic Procession will begin to move from the assembly point to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Convocation Ceremonies

• Tuesday, May 14—Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing
• Wednesday, May 15—Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• Thursday, May 16—Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master in Global Affairs only)
• Friday, May 17—Faculty of Science

Each ceremony will take place at 10:00 am.

Reception following Convocation

Immediately following each Convocation ceremony (approximately 12:00 pm), there is a reception in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. Graduates, students, staff, faculty, friends, and family are welcome!