Established in 1907, the University of Saskatchewan has a long history of excellence. USask is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada. Our graduates, recognized for their strong work ethic, resourceful nature and determination, are leading change here at home and around the world.
For more information about convocation and graduating at USask, visit the graduation and convocation webpage.
Watch
Spring convocation schedule
- 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
- June 4, 2 pm
- College of Arts and Science, School of Environment and Sustainability, and Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy
- 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
Watch past convocation ceremonies on our YouTube channel.
Celebrate
There are many ways to celebrate the class of 2024! You can proudly display a graduation lawn sign, buy a USask parchment frame, or use #USaskClassOf2024 and USask-themed GIFs in your social posts.
Welcome to the USask Alumni family
USask Alumni is proud to call you one of our own. There are so many reasons to stay connected to USask once you graduate!
Learn about the benefits and perks you're eligible to receive as a USask graduate by following @USaskAlumni on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and by visiting the alumni and friends website. Update your contact information to receive the Green & White alumni e-newsletter, invitations to alumni events in your area and to ensure you don't miss any of our alumni contests.
Honorary degrees and award recipients
As part of convocation ceremonies this spring, honorary degrees are presented to four distinguished community members, and awards are presented to our top researcher and graduating students.
Convocation through the years
1912
First convocation granting earned degrees held at the Collegiate Institute (Nutana Collegiate).
1913
Ceremony moves to Convocation Hall in the newly completed College Building (Peter MacKinnon Building).
1931
Convocation moves off campus to the larger facilities of Third Avenue United Church
1950
Ceremony moves back to campus to the gymnasium in the newly completed Physical Education Building.
1968
Convocation moves downtown to Centennial Auditorium (TCU Place)
2010
The USask powwow, a mainstay on campus since the 1980s, is moved to spring to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous USask and high school graduates.
2019
Convocation comes home to campus at Merlis Belsher Place.
University of Saskatchewan Archives & Special Collections, Photograph Collection — chronologically from top left: A-3638, A-1664, B-150, A-9381, A-9697.
About
At the University of Saskatchewan, our convocation marks the transition from the role of student to the holder of a degree with its accompanying rights and privileges. During the event, we also award degrees to honorary degree recipients, celebrate the academic achievements of our most talented graduates, and acknowledge our most distinguished teachers and researchers.
Convocation is a time to congratulate graduates and share stories of hard work, creativity and accomplishment—our president and honorary degree recipients tell these stories at convocation.
Honour Song
To start the ceremony, everyone stands as an honour song begins, and graduands and the platform party enter. Honour songs are a First Nations tradition that demonstrate respect for an individual or group in recognition of their accomplishments.
Academic dress
A black gown is worn by those graduating with bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees. The gown has pointed sleeves at the bottom for the bachelor’s degree, long sleeve and a semi-circular cut at the bottom for the master’s degree, and round open sleeves for the doctor’s degree. The doctoral gown incorporates green and gold on the front and sleeve panels.
The hoods for the bachelor’s and master’s degrees are black. The master’s and doctor’s hoods have a lining and the bachelor’s has an edging (and in some cases, a lining) of a color distinctive of the degree. Doctor's hoods have a green satin lining with gold trim, and the honorary degree hoods feature a white satin trim. A velvet Beefeater-style hat with a green, gold and white tassel is also part of the doctor’s dress.