Convocation Details | June 20

Class of 2025, the big day is almost here! If you’ve followed all the steps in the Graduation preparation guide, the convocation team should have everything they need from you. Now it’s time to prepare for your ceremony.

Important details: 

• All ceremonies take place at FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton. Doors open 1.5 hours before the start of the ceremony, and ceremonies are approximately two hours.
• Graduands: Arrive no later than one hour before your ceremony. You will need this time to complete the check-in process and get ready for your big moment.
• Guests: Guest tickets are required for all ceremonies. Individuals without tickets will not be permitted under any circumstance.
• Doors open 1.5 hours before the ceremony, please arrive early. Seating in the Great Hall will be filled until capacity is reached and saving seats is not permitted.
• Once the Great Hall is full, guests will be directed to the live stream viewing area to view a live feed of the ceremony.
• All ticketed guests are invited to join the Alumni Welcome Event after the ceremony to continue the celebration.
• If you can’t attend, you can watch the ceremony through a live stream of each ceremony will be available if you or your guests cannot attend in-person.
• Jum’ah Prayer Space: A dedicated prayer space will be available inside FirstOntario Concert Hall for students and guests in advance of the afternoon ceremony. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m., and staff will be on hand to assist students with expedited check-in if they wish to use the space
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