Brandon University Convocation
BU Convocation
Celebrate your accomplishment!
Convocation
Congratulations! Convocation is the ceremony during which your degree will be bestowed and is the culmination of your undergraduate and graduate education at Brandon University. It is a special and dignified occasion that marks the formal recognition of your hard work and accomplishment. Be proud!
Ceremonies will be held at the BU Healthy Living Centre according to the ceremony schedule below.
Convocation artwork
Every year, we select an artist and commission a unique work to present to every grad. We have issued an open call for BU’s 2026 Convocation Artwork. What’s your vision?
Convocation photographer
Brandon University is looking for a photographer or visual creative agency to help us capture, preserve, and share the special moments from Convocation, and has posted an RFQ for a three-year contract, with option to extend.
Graduation Eligibility
To graduate in October, February, or May/June, you must apply online to graduate before the published deadline.
2026 Convocation schedule:
- Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. — Faculty of Science and School of Music (includes Music/Education concurrent)
- Thursday, May 28, 2 p.m. — Faculty of Education (includes Physical Education and Arts/Education integrated)
- Friday, May 29, 10 a.m. — Faculty of Health Studies
- Friday, May 29, 2 p.m. — Faculty of Arts
You should arrive at the HLC one hour before your ceremony time.
Detailed information for graduates
Order your regalia
The official cap, tassel and gown (regalia) that you wear to cross the Convocation stage is part of a long and honourable academic tradition. The colour of the hood reflects the degree you have earned, the position of the tassel is moved at the moment your degree is conferred, and the tassel will be a permanent keepsake and memento of your year of graduation.
As academic attire is mandatory, we recommend you pre-order your regalia through the Gaspard website Build-A-Grad, which provides academic gown rentals. The website will open in April 2026 for the May 2026 Convocation ceremonies. We cannot guarantee you regalia unless you have pre-ordered yours prior to the Convocation ceremonies. Deadline to pre-order online will be in mid-May.
Picture perfect portraits
If you are in the Brandon vicinity, Imperial Photo, our current Convocation photographer, can help you capture meaningful images to mark your graduation with pre-booked portrait sessions.
For those that attended the May 2025 Convocation, your pictures are now available to be viewed and ordered from Imperial Photo by clicking here.
Commemorative gifts
The BU Bookstore has lots of gift ideas and clothing for graduating students and families, including cute stuffed grad animals. They are open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday and offer online shopping as well. They will also offer a variety of items to purchase at Convocation.
Convocation Flowers offers a wide selection of floral arrangements and other gift items to recognize graduates on their special day, and will be onsite at Convocation. They also offer a pre-order online service. Visit their website for more details.
Alumni membership
As a graduate of Brandon University, you are automatically a member of the BU Alumni Association, and will be entitled to all its benefits. These include regular events in Brandon and across the country, invitation to our annual Homecoming, and access to the BU Café networking and mentorship site.
Frame your accomplishment
Display your degree parchment with dignity and class in an official Brandon University degree frame, complete with logo. The frames are available at Convocation, or can be purchased online.