Convocation
Attending
Faculty members who attend convocation exercises are encouraged to sit on the platform rather than the general theatre seating. Faculty who choose to sit on the platform must wear academic dress.
Faculty members may also invite one guest. Invited platform party guests and faculty that choose not to sit on stage will use the general guest seating.
Parking Lot Locations
Lots closest to Merlis Belsher Place: |
Payment: |
Lot 20 (located directly in front of Merlis Belsher Place) |
Sponsored Parking |
Convocation Shuttle for Faculty and Staff
Spring 2024 Convocation is June 3-7 and faculty and staff are invited to use the shuttle service that runs between the USask campus and Merlis Belsher Place at select times and locations. Look for green signs marking the pick-up locations.
The shuttle service will run continuously between 7:45 - 9 am, 11 am - noon, 12:45 - 2 pm, and 4 - 5 pm at the following stops:
- Merlis Belsher Place
- Administration Loop
- Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites
- Elders Court (Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre)
- Education - East Entrance (Monday only)
- Agriculture (Wednesday and Friday only)
- Health Sciences – Dental Court Loop (Thursday only)
- Nutrien Way (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Please allow for ample time when using a shuttle as the time on the transportation loop may be longer than anticipated.
Arrival
Faculty sitting on stage are asked to assemble in the Faculty Room. Please follow the signs to the Faculty Room once in Merlis Belsher Place. From the Faculty Room, you will be escorted to the stage.
Ceremony Tickets
Please order tickets using the links below. Ceremony tickets for Spring 2024 will be open from April 15 at 12pm to May 21 at 11:59 pm. Tickets may be printed or can be shown at the door on a digital device.
- June 3, 2 pm: College of Education
- June 4, 9 am: College of Arts and Science, Office of the Provost, and School of Public Health
9 am Arts and Science certificates and majors:
Certificate in Computing
Certificate in Mathematical Modelling
Certificate in Statistical Methods
Certificate in Music and Wellbeing
Certificate in Music and Wellbeing
Certificate in Peace Studies
Certificate in Applied Gender Justice
Certificate in Astronomy
Certificate in Classical and Medieval Latin
Certificate in Advanced Studio Art
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Certificate in Ethics, Justice and Law
Archaeology
Modern Languages
Certificate in Foundations of Studio Art
Archaeology and Anthropology
Music
Certificate in Global Studies
Art History
Music Education
Certificate in Indigenous Governance and Politics
Bioinformatics
Performance (Music)
Certificate in Intermediate Studio Art
Chemistry
Philosophy
Certificate in Jazz
Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Physics
Certificate in Jewish and Christian Origins
Computer Science
Physics and Engineering Physics
Certificate in Peace Studies
Drama
Political Studies
Certificate in Politics and Law
English
Psychology
Cert in Queer Theory, Gender Diversity & Sexualities Studies
History
Religion and Culture
Certificate in the Study of Indigenous Storytelling
Indigenous Studies
Statistics
Certificate in wicehtowin Theatre
International Studies
Studio Art
Anthropology
Linguistics
Toxicology
Applied Linguistics
Mathematical Physics
Women's and Gender Studies
- June 4, 2 pm: College of Arts and Science, School of Environment and Sustainability, and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
2 pm Arts and Science certificates and majors:
Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences
Certificate in Intermediate French Language and Culture
Certificate in Advanced French Language and Culture
Certificate in French - English Translation
Certificate in Biological Research
Biology
French
Certificate in Criminology and Addictions
Biomedical Foundations
Geography
Certificate in Geomatics
Biomedical Neuroscience
Geology
Certificate in Intermediate French Language and Culture
Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology
Geophysics
Certificate in Japanese Language and Culture
Business Economics
Health Studies
Certificate in Medical Language
Cellular, Physiological and Pharmacological Sciences
Interactive Systems Design
Certificate in Spanish Language and Culture
Economics
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences
Certificate in Urban Design
Environment and Society
Microbiology and Immunology
Certificate in Water Science
Environmental Biology
Palaeobiology
Anatomy and Cell Biology
Environmental Earth Science
Physiology and Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Environmental Geoscience
Regional and Urban Planning
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Food Science
Sociology
- June 5, 9 am: Edwards School of Business and College of Law
- June 5, 2 pm: College of Agriculture and Bioresources and Western College of Veterinary Medicine
- June 6, 9 am: Colleges of Kinesiology, Medicine, and Pharmacy and Nutrition
- June 6, 2 pm: Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing
- June 7, 9 am: College of Engineering
Academic Dress
Faculty who choose to sit on the platform are required to wear regalia. First Nation, Metis and Inuit faculty are invited to wear their traditional regalia over academic regalia or in place of it. We ask that faculty do not alter rented academic regalia (gown or hood) as it represents your academic achievement. Online rental pre-ordering for Spring 2024 is open from April 15 at 12pm to May 12 at 11:59pm. If you do not pre-order a gown rental, you can rent one on site 1.5 hours prior to your ceremony.
Be sure to obtain a gown and hood prior to the time of assembly. Gowns and hoods are available on a non-refundable rental basis. If you have questions please contact convocation@usask.ca
Undergraduate
Online $40.00 On Site $50.00 |
Master's Online $40.00 On Site $50.00 |
Doctor of Philosophy Online $60.00 On Site $75.00 |
Hood
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(plus tax)
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Academic dress must be returned at Merlis Belsher Place following the convocation ceremonies as they must be shipped back to the supplier.
New PhD Gown
All faculty who currently own the original scarlet and blue gown are more than welcome to continue wearing this gown. If you choose to purchase a new gown, you may do so by using your APEF fund.
Onsite Rentals and Returns
Date | Time | Place |
Sunday, June 2 | 1:00pm-6:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Monday, June 3 | 8:00am-6:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Tuesday, June 4 | 7:30am-6:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30am-6:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Thursday, June 6 | 7:30am-6:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Friday, June 7 | 7:30am-1:00pm | Community Rink, Merlis Belsher Place |
Getting Help
Registrarial Services - Convocation
If you need assistance please contact us at (306) 966-6735 or (306) 966-2448 or convocation@usask.ca
Hood and Gown
Regalia services for University of Saskatchewan are provided by Harcourts.