Convocation & Graduation
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Deadlines: March 31 (Spring) and August 31 (Fall)
All undergraduate and graduate students who expect to graduate at either the Spring or Fall Convocation must complete an Application to Graduate. It is each student's responsibility to ensure that they have met the requirements to graduate.
Graduation is the awarding of a degree or certificate following the satisfactory completion of a student's program of studies. Convocation is the ceremony at which the degree or certificate is publicly presented. The word "Convocation" arises from the Latin "con" meaning "together" and "vocare" meaning "to call." The University of Saskatchewan's Convocation ceremony is a calling together of new graduates.
Ceremonies & Receptions
October 31 at TCU Place
Tickets are required to attend the ceremony. The reception is open to everyone—no tickets are required. The reception follows the ceremony in the main lobby and Grand Circle lobby of TCU Place.
Graduands need to be backstage at least 45 minutes before the start of their ceremony. Latecomers may not be allowed to join their fellow graduands once the procession into the theatre begins.
Graduate students will graduate with their respective colleges.
Fall 2009
| Day |
Time |
Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates awarded |
Saturday
October 31, 2009 |
9:00 a.m. Ceremony
11:00 a.m. Reception |
- Arts & Science
Reception: East of main lobby (B.A., B.F.A, B.Mus.), West of Main lobby (B.Sc.), Grand Circle lobby (Graduate programs)
- Business
Reception: Grand Circle lobby
- Public Policy
|
2:00 p.m. Ceremony
4:00 p.m. Reception |
- Agriculture & Bioresources
Reception: Grand Circle lobby
- Education
Reception: East of main lobby
- Engineering
Reception: Grand Circle lobby
- Kinesiology
Reception: West of main lobby
- Law
Reception: East of main lobby
- Medicine
Reception: Centre of main lobby
- Nursing
Reception: Centre of main lobby
- Pharmacy & Nutrition
Reception: Centre of main lobby
- Physical Therapy
Reception: West of main lobby
- Public Health
- Veterinary Medicine
Reception: East of main lobby
|
The University of Saskatchewan would like to remind all students and
guests attending the Convocation ceremonies to be aware of the H1N1 flu
precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends
that people with flu-like symptoms remain at home at least 24 hours
after they are free of fever without the use of medications. It is
important to maintain good respiratory etiquette and hygiene to reduce
the risk of infection as much as possible. For more detailed and
updated information please visit the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention website or the
University of Saskatchewan Pandemic Influenza Planning website.
Ceremony Tickets
If you require more than seven guest tickets, unallocated and unclaimed tickets will be distributed at TCU Place starting one hour before each ceremony, and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. There is no guarantee that extra tickets will become available.
Ticket Pick-up
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 and Thursday, October 29, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Administration Building Atrium
Graduands who were unable to pick up their reserved tickets in advance may pick them up at TCU Place on October 31 at 7:00 – 9:15 a.m. and 12:00 – 2:15 p.m. ID is required to claim tickets. If someone else is claiming tickets on the graduand’s behalf, they must present their own ID and the graduand's signed authorization. There is no charge for tickets.
Reserved tickets must be picked up no later than one hour prior to the ceremony.
Gown Rental and Return
Undergraduate
($25.00) |
Master's
($25.00) |
Doctor of Philosophy
($40.00) |
Hood
(included) |
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Specific Degrees and Colours
| Degree |
Colour |
| Agriculture and Bioresources (Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness) |
turquoise band of trim |
| Agriculture and Bioresources (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture) |
light blue band of trim |
| Advanced Certificates |
current degree colours worn on shoulders |
| Arts (Bachelor of Arts) |
white satin band of trim |
| Arts and Science (Bachelor of Arts and Science) |
teal blue outside band of trim and white satin inside band of trim |
| Commerce (Bachelor of Commerce) |
maroon outside band of trim and silver inside band of trim |
| Dentistry (Doctor of Dental Medicine) |
mauve lined hood and band of trim |
| Education (Bachelor of Education) |
violet band of trim |
| Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering) |
dark red band of trim |
| Fine Arts (Bachelor of Fine Arts) |
pink outside band of trim and white inside band of trim |
| Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology) |
gold lined hood with green band of trim |
| Law (Bachelor of Laws) |
gold band of trim |
| Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) |
deep rose lined hood and band of trim |
| Music (Bachelor of Music) |
red band of trim |
| Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) |
gold lined hood and red band of trim |
| Nutrition (Bachelor of Science in Nutrition) |
green lined hood and band of trim |
| Pharmacy (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) |
gold outside band of trim and purple inside band of trim |
| Renewable Resource Management (Bachelor of Science in Renewable Resource Managementy) |
singapoore blue outside band of trim and blue inside band of trim. |
| Science (Bachelor of Science) |
teal blue band of trim |
| Veterinary Medicine (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) |
gold lined hood and deep blue band of trim |
| Master of Agriculture |
light blue lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Arts |
white lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Business Administration |
burgundy lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Continuing Education |
violet lined hood and gold band of trim |
| Master of Education |
violet lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Engineering |
maroon lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Fine Arts |
pink lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of International Trade |
Silver outside band of trim and maroon inside band of trim and lining |
| Master of Kinesiology |
gold lined hood and green band of trim |
| Master of Laws |
gold lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Music |
red lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Nursing |
red lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Physical Therapy |
Crimson outside band of trim and old gold inside band of trim and lining |
| Master of Professional Accounting |
grey lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Public Administration |
Royal blue outside band of trim and silver inside band of trim and lining |
| Master of Public Health |
brown seal lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Science |
teal blue lined hood and band of trim |
| Master of Environment and Sustainability |
Forest green outside band of trim and Antique Ivory inside band of trim |
| Master of Sustainable Environmental Management |
Pale green outside band of trim and forest green inside band of trim |
| Master of Veterinary Medicine |
deep blue lined hood and band of trim |
| Post Graduate Diploma |
current degree colours worn on shoulders |
| Doctor of Philosophy |
red with blue silk lining* |
| Earned D.Sc. and D.Litt. |
red with green silk lining |
| D.Sc. and D.Litt. |
red with gold lining |
| LL.D. |
red with gold lining |
* Doctors of Philosophy shall be entitled to wear for full dress, a robe of scarlet cloth, faced with blue round the collar, down the front edges and round the bottom of the sleeves.
- Boutonnieres and corsages may not be worn on the academic costume.
- It is recommended that no money or valuables be brought to the assembly area.
- Purses, bags, etc. are not to be carried during the ceremony. If brought to the assembly area, they will be collected by a staff member and taken to the Alumni framing table located in the main lobby of TCU Place.
- Belongings left in the assembly area must be retrieved from the Alumni framing table immediately after the ceremony or they will be taken to the “lost and found” at TCU Place.
Graduands who attend the Convocation ceremony are required to wear proper academic costume. Graduands must obtain the hood for the degree they are receiving, not for a degree they may already hold. Be sure to obtain a gown and hood prior to the time of assembly (the online service will facilitate your rental process). Gowns and hoods are available on a non-refundable rental basis.
Please read below for specific information on times and places for rentals and returns:
Fall 2009 Rentals and Returns
| Location |
Rentals |
Returns |
| Online |
September 9 - October 13 |
Gowns and hoods must be returned to
TCU Place on the day of Convocation.
|
| The Bookstore (Marquis Hall) |
Thursday October 29
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Friday October 30,
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| TCU Place |
Saturday October 31
7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Additional Information
Outstanding Fees
Graduands should immediately settle all financial responsibilities with the University. Students who have outstanding financial obligations to the University will be allowed to graduate and attend the Convocation ceremony, but will not receive the parchment or any other official documentation of the degree, receive transcripts or be eligible to reregister until the account is cleared.
The deadlines to clear overdue accounts so that you may receive your parchment at the convocation ceremony is Friday October 16, 2009
Transcripts
Undergraduate graduands who have accumulated credits from another university to satisfy the requirements for their degree, but have not prearranged for an official transcript of these credits to be sent to the University of Saskatchewan, must arrange to have one mailed directly from the issuing institution to Admissions at the University of Saskatchewan, to be received by Wednesday October 14, 2009. Faxed transcripts will not be accepted.
Graduates Planning to Return
Graduates who plan to return to the college from which they are now receiving degrees, or to another college, must submit an Application for Admission. Graduates who are returning as Open Studies students are not required to apply for admission.
Degrees in Absentia
Graduands are expected to attend the Convocation ceremony to receive their degrees in person. Those who do not attend will receive their diplomas by mail in June (Spring) or November (Fall).
Diploma Framing Service
The University of Saskatchewan Alumni Association will have a diploma framing service set up at TCU Place. Exclusive University of Saskatchewan diploma frames will be available for purchase in the main foyer after each ceremony. Bring your parchment and have it framed right there! There are four styles to choose from, with pick-up prices ranging from $68.00 to $225.00 plus taxes.
Pre-order online by October 23rd or call 966-5186 if you have any questions. Pre-ordered frames will be available for pick-up at the Pre-order Table in the main foyer right after your ceremony. Remember to bring your parchment with you when you pick up your frame.
Photography
The Convocation Office does not coordinate graduation photography.
Many colleges and/or departments do make arrangements for their graduating
class. Please contact your college or department to find out if any
details have been arranged.
If your college or department has not coordinated graduation photos
you may choose to contact a local photography studio. Many of these
photographers stock gowns and hoods for graduate photos. The University Bookstore may also have U of S gowns available to rent for the day.
Convocation DVD's
Students wishing to purchase a DVD of Convocation are to contact
Educational Media Access & Production (EMAP) at media.access@usask.ca or
phone 966-4261. Past ceremonies can be viewed at online.
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