We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 during ceremonies in the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre over four days in May:

• May 16—Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing
• May 17—Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering
• May 18—Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Graduate Studies (Master in Global Affairs only)
• May 19—Faculty of Science

Each ceremony will take place at 10:00 am.

Academic Procession at Convocation Ceremonies 

Faculty will assemble with graduates in the concourse of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering building. At 20 minutes prior to the ceremony start time, the Academic Procession will begin to move from the assembly point to the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Gown and Hood Rental 

Members of faculty who wish to participate in the Academic Procession and do not own their own regalia must order their gown and hood on a dedicated website from UPEI’s gown and hood supplier, GradCo., by Friday, May 5, 2023. 

Any faculty members who wish to purchase their regalia may contact GradCo at info@gradco.ca for information.

Gown and Hood Pickup 

Faculty may pick up gowns and hoods at the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building, Room 128:

Monday, May 15 – 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 16 – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 17 – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday, May 18 – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday, May 19 – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Gown and Hood Returns

Faculty are asked to return their gowns and hoods to Room 128 of the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering Building after their Convocation ceremony.