In-person Spring 2023 dates
Convocation events will take place in-person at FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton ON, L8P 4Y2) (formerly Hamilton Place). Doors will open 1.5 hours before the start of the ceremony. Graduands need to arrive at least one hour before their ceremony. Ceremonies are approximately two hours.
Faculty | Convocation date | Time |
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Nursing | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. |
Health Sciences | Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. |
Humanities and Arts & Science | Monday, June 12, 2023 | 2:30 p.m. |
Engineering | Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Social Sciences | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
Science | Thursday, June 15, 2023 | 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., & 7 p.m. |
Business | Friday, June 16, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. |
To find your specific ceremony time, make sure you look for your correct faculty, degree, and program:
Event details
- Limited parking is available at FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place). Additional lots are available close to the venue. Please give yourself plenty of time to park.
- Share our live stream link with guests who couldn’t join you in person.
- Don’t forget your ID! Photo ID is required to pick up your diploma after the ceremony.
- There is a staffed coat check for graduands. It is at your discretion to keep your valuables with you, with your guests or with our coat check.
Please note: All in-person events are subject to evolving guidance and mandates from the province of Ontario and McMaster’s commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our University community. Graduation events will follow McMaster University protocols. Latest updates can be found on the Back to Mac website.
Next steps
1. Check your eligibility
You can check your Graduation Status through Mosaic > Student Centre > My Academics > View my graduation status. You can also check your Advisement Report through Mosaic > Student Centre > My Academics > View my Advisement Report.
Undergraduate students: If you are not meeting all of your requirements, now is the time to make an appointment to speak with an academic advisor.
Graduate students: You can contact your Graduate Administrator to confirm there are no further actions needed on your end.
2. Verify your legal name
Go to Mosaic > Student Centre > Personal Information > Names > Primary Name. Your primary name (first, middle, last) – exactly as it appears in Mosaic – is the name that will be printed on your diploma.
If you need to change your legal name, you will need to fill out the name change form and submit a Mosaic Service Request.
Name changes for your diploma must be made by April 28, 2023. Name changes requested after the April 28 deadline will be subject to a diploma replacement fee.
When registering for convocation, students can submit their Preferred Name, which will be displayed and announced during the convocation ceremony.
3. Fill out the Convocation Forms tile
Fill out the Convocation Forms tile in Mosaic. The Convocation Forms tell us whether or not you are attending, your in-person ceremony needs including your preference for receiving your diploma and more. These forms also contain the information you need to pay your ceremony fee (if attending) and courier fee (if not attending).
4. Check your student account
Check your student account in Mosaic to make sure there are no outstanding balances. You cannot receive your diploma until all outstanding balances are paid.
5. Log in to Marching Order
Marching Order is where you complete important information for your ceremony, including your preferred name, and claim your guest tickets.
Students that are approved to graduate must have successfully submitted their Convocation Form and paid their ceremony fee to access tickets. Approved grads will receive an email in your McMaster inbox with details on how to log in to Marching Order.
Approved grads are updated in Marching Order on a weekly basis.
6. Invite your guests
Time to start celebrating! You can invite up to two (2) guests to your convocation ceremony.
If you would like to invite extra guests, you will have the opportunity to add your name to the waitlist when guest ticket availability is reassessed on the following dates:
- June ceremonies (All faculties): Extra tickets will open to graduands on the guest ticket waitlist ONLY on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12 p.m. on a first come first serve basis.
If your guests require a travel visa, you can request a letter of invitation for up to two (2) guest(s). If you would like to invite extra guests, please wait until your faculty waitlist opens to submit an additional request.
FirstOntario Concert Hall (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton ON, L8P 4Y2) (formerly Hamilton Place), is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, directly across the street from Hamilton City Hall.
Directions
Paid underground parking is available at FirstOntario Concert Hall, accessible by Summers Lane or King Street. The City of Hamilton operates this lot and sets parking rates. Please see the Hamilton Municipal Parking System Office for rates.
The hall is well serviced by numerous public parking lots within the immediate area.
Please see below for general directions. Click the Map section to find directions from your location.
From Toronto
- Take the QEW to Highway 403 west
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
From Guelph
- Take Highway 6 South to Highway 403 west Hamilton
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
From Cambridge
- Take Highway 8 East to Hamilton, Highway 8 becomes Main Street in Dundas
- Follow Main St. East to Summers Lane
From Brantford
- From Highway 403, take the Main St. East Exit
- Follow Main St. East to Summers Lane
From Niagara / Buffalo (Approximately 86 km to Hamilton)
- Take the QEW Hamilton to Highway 403 West Hamilton
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
By Transit
The MacNab Street Transit Terminal is located immediately east of FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place). The following HSR bus lines stop within one block of FirstOntario Concert Hall:
- 1 King
- 2 Barton
- 3 Cannon
- 4 Bayfront
- 5 Delaware
- 6 Aberdeen
- 7 Locke
- 10 B-Line
- 21 Upper Kenilworth
- 22 Upper Ottawa
- 23 Upper Gage
- 24 Upper Sherman
- 25 Upper Wentworth
- 26 Upper Wellington
- 27 Upper James
- 33 Sanatorium
- 34 Upper Paradise
- 35 College
- 51 University
- 52 Dundas.
The following Burlington Transit bus lines stop within one block of FirstOntario Concert Hall:
- Route 1 Plains
- Route 101 Plains Express.
Guests of GO Transit buses can request to stop directly outside of FirstOntario Concert Hall at the Summers Lane stop. Guests of GO Transit trains are let off 500m away from FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place) at the GO Station.
Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., L.R. Wilson Hall Concert Hall
The McMaster Black Student Success Centre (BSSC) is excited to announce the second annual Black Excellence Graduation Celebration to commemorate the remarkable achievements of our departing Class of 2023. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the Waller Lobby catered by Afrolicious restaurant, specialists in delicious African-inspired fusion cuisine.
Learn more about the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration.
Please contact Jordan Lentinello (lentinjt@mcmaster.ca) if you are interested in attending.
Note: Black Graduation is not the same as your convocation ceremony.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The event celebrates Indigenous Graduates who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit, from all programs, and all Indigenous and non-indigenous graduates of the Indigenous Studies Program (Honours BA, Combined Honours BA, Combined BA program, and Minor in Indigenous Studies).
If you are graduating this spring 2023 or graduated in fall 2022, please contact Tracy Bomberry (tbomber@mcmaster.ca) for updates if you are interested in attending.
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
Reception in Wentworth Room C in the Convention Centre immediately following each ceremony.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Reception in Wentworth Room B/C in the Convention Centre, immediately following each ceremony.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Reception in Wentworth Room C in the Convention Centre, immediately following each ceremony.
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., & 7 p.m.
9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. ceremonies:
Reception in Wentworth B/C in the Convention Centre, immediately following each ceremony.
7 p.m. ceremony:
Reception in Wentworth B/C in the Convention Centre, preceding the ceremony at 5 p.m.
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Reception in Wentworth Room B/C in the Convention Centre, immediately following each ceremony.
Please monitor your email for information from your faculty.
Please monitor your email for information from your faculty.
We recommend that the name displayed on your diploma matches that of your legal name as future employers, licensing bodies, or other educational institutions may require proof the documents match. It is also recommended for visa or identity purposes abroad.
If you need to change your legal name, you will need to fill out the name change form and submit a Mosaic Service Request.
The name change deadline is April 28, 2023. Name changes requested after the April 28 deadline will be subject to a diploma replacement fee.
Parchment (printed diplomas)
- Spring 2023 diplomas will be available after your convocation ceremony or for pick-up on campus.
- Diplomas are available for delivery up to one year following your convocation ceremony.
- After the year, there is a fee to request a replacement or duplicate diploma.
Early conferral details
- Policies and procedures on how early conferrals work.
Request proof of graduation
You can request an Approved to Graduate/Post-Graduate Work Permit letter later this spring if you have a graduation status of ‘Approved to Graduate’ in Mosaic. Official transcripts stating your degree awarded and conferral date will be available the day after convocation. You will also be able to download a PDF “degree conferred” letter from your Mosaic Student Centre after this date
Accessibility at Convocation
Accessibility requests for grads and guests are accommodated upon arrival at your scheduled ceremony. We can accommodate the following:
- Wheelchair users
- Limited mobility
- Visual impairments
- Hearing impairments
Photos of the processional route travelled by graduands on the day of the ceremony (including photos of stairs, railings, etc.) are available as a PDF document.
Accessible seating
Please let event staff know of your seating accommodation needs once you arrive at the venue.
FirstOntario Concert Hall has several wheelchairs that can be loaned to guests during the ceremony at no charge. Ask your guests to inquire at the information desk in the main lobby.
Accessible parking
Accessible parking options are available at FirstOntario Concert Hall, as well as additional lots close to the venue.
Live captions
All spoken parts of the ceremonies include live captions (communication access real-time translation), except during the reading of graduate names. The captioned text will appear on the large video screen facing the audience.
FirstOntario Concert Hall also has infra-red hearing devices for guests with a hearing impairment. These are available for loan at no charge and may be obtained at the information desk in the main lobby.
Have questions? Need additional accessibility accommodations from what is listed? Please contact us at convo.accessibility@mcmaster.ca.
Here are all the dates and deadlines to make sure you’re on track to graduate for spring 2023:
Date (2023) | Item | Information |
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April 3 | Convocation Forms tile opens in Mosaic | The Convocation Forms tell us whether or not you are attending, your in-person ceremony needs including your preference for receiving your diploma and more. These forms also contain the information you need to pay your ceremony fee (if attending) and courier fee (if not attending). |
April 28 | Name change request deadline | Name changes requested after the April 28 deadline will be subject to a diploma replacement fee. |
April 29 | Deadline to apply for graduating scholarships through AwardSpring | Apply on AwardSpring |
May 1 | Black Graduation Celebration registration recommended deadline | Learn more about the Black Excellence Graduation Celebration. |
May 5 | Deadline for early conferral prior to convocation (Nursing and Health Sciences) | If you require your diploma for immigration or employment purposes, prior to convocation, please submit your request for early conferral via Service Requests and complete the Convocation Forms tile on Mosaic. |
May 9 | Academic reviewing by Faculties | During the month of May all student records for potential graduates are reviewed for approval to graduate. |
May 17 | Deadline to request a deferral for convocation (Nursing and Health Sciences) | Request to Defer Attendance at Convocation form |
May 18 | Extra guest tickets for May ceremonies (Nursing and Health Sciences) open.* | *Due to a high attendance rate, extra tickets will open to the guest ticket waitlist ONLY on a first-come-first-serve basis, with a limit of one per student, pending availability. |
May 25 | Degree awarded status updated in Mosaic (Nursing and Health Sciences) | Proof of graduation available for Nursing and Health Sciences graduates via a transcript, or degree awarded letter. |
Approved to Graduate status and Approved to Graduate/Post-Graduate Work Permit letter available in Mosaic (All faculties) | Students with graduation status of ‘Approved to Graduate’ can download an Approved to Graduate/Post-Graduate Work Permit letter from Mosaic. | |
May 31 | Undergraduate minor or certificate application deadline | Complete the Minor & Certificate tile on Mosaic. |
Deadline for early conferral prior to convocation (All faculties) | If you require your diploma for immigration or employment purposes, prior to convocation, please submit your request for early conferral via Service Requests and complete the Convocation Forms tile on Mosaic. | |
June 2 | Extra guest tickets for June ceremonies (all faculties) open. | Extra tickets will open to graduands on the guest ticket waitlist ONLY on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. |
June 5 | Deadline to request a deferral for convocation (All faculties) | Request to Defer Attendance at Convocation form |
Early July | Diplomas available for pick-up in Gilmour Hall, Room 108 | Graduates are welcome to visit Gilmour Hall, 108 during business hours to pick-up their diploma. Government photo ID is required. You can submit a Service Request to have your diploma couriered to you for an additional charge. |
These awards are for students in their graduating year. Apply by April 29, 2023.
How to apply
Apply and learn more about each award in AwardSpring, following the same steps as other scholarships by the April 29 deadline.
Need help? Follow these step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
Open to Faculty/Program | Award | Value |
---|---|---|
All | The Catherine MacNeill Prize | $200 |
The Josephine Staples Brien Scholarship | $350 | |
The McMaster University Futures Fund Graduand Scholarship | $1,000 | |
Arts & Science, Social Sciences, Science, Humanities | The John R. McCarthy Scholarship | $800 |
Arts & Science | The Laura Dodson Prize | $200 |
Business | The E.H. Ambrose Gold Medal | |
Engineering | The Dr. Rudolf De Buda Scholarship | $2,000 |
Humanities | The Humanities Medals for Special Achievement | |
The Amelia Hall Gold Medal | ||
The A.G. McKay Prize in Classical Studies | $250 | |
Nursing | The Grace Senra-Fontes Memorial Prize | $250 |
The McMaster Nursing Alumni Memorial Prize | $300 | |
The Pioneer Energy LP Prize in Nursing | $900 | |
The Christine Ditta Memorial Award | $1,000 | |
Science | The Burke Memorial Ring | |
The Jensen Medal | ||
The Kinesiology Prizes | $100 | |
The Dawson Prize in Chemistry | $800 | |
The Middleton/Walker Prize in Sedimentary Geology | $1,350 | |
Social Sciences | The J.E.L. Graham Medal | |
The Denton Prize in Economics | ||
The Karl Kinanen Alumni Prize in Gerontology | $100 | |
The Pioneer Energy LP Gerontology Prizes | $120 | |
The Jennifer Headley Scholarship | $1,000 | |
The Rev. Allison M. Barrett Scholarship | $1,000 | |
The Alvina Marie Werner Scholarship | $3,500 | |
The Audrey Evelyn Mepham Award | $5,000 | |
A graduating student who enrols in a Bachelor of Laws, J.D. or equivalent degree program in the academic year immediately following graduation. | The Bert MacKinnon Memorial Scholarship | $800 |
Frequently asked questions
As of Spring 2023, graduands no longer need to download a GradPass from MarchingOrder. There is no ticket required for graduands to attend convocation. When you arrive, just follow the signs to check-in and pick up your regalia (gowns, hoods, graduate caps).
But don’t forget your ID! Photo ID is required to pick up your diploma after the ceremony.
Students first must:
- Complete the convocation tile
- Pay the RSVP fee
- Be “Approved to graduate” in Mosaic
Only after all three steps are complete, students may receive an email from Marching Order within a week of completion.
Please note you may need to wait until the end of May for your faculty to complete the graduate approval process. Approved grads are updated in Marching Order on a weekly basis.
All graduands are entitled to two guest tickets.
If you would like to invite extra guests, you will have the opportunity to add your name to the waitlist when guest ticket availability is released on the following dates:
- June ceremonies (All faculties): Extra tickets will open to graduands on the guest ticket waitlist ONLY on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12 p.m. on a first come first serve basis.
You can request a letter of invitation for up to two (2) guest(s) visiting from outside of Canada for your spring convocation ceremony. The letter is used for immigration purposes but does not guarantee entry to Canada.
If you would like to invite extra guests, please wait until your faculty waitlist opens to submit an additional request.
This letter is not a ticket or RSVP to the convocation ceremony.
Request a letter of invitation by following these two steps:
- Order an enrolment verification letter in Parchment to have the letter delivered electronically. Under the special instructions section, please make sure you add “Letter of Invitation.”
- Fill out this form to request your letter.
Once your graduation status is updated to ‘Approved to Graduate’ by your faculty in Mosaic, you can request a verification letter. Learn more about this process.
Regalia
At convocation, all McMaster graduands (undergraduate, Master’s and PhD) will be provided with the appropriate regalia (gowns, hoods, graduate caps). These are to be returned after the ceremony.
McMaster is committed to promoting an environment of respect and collegiality that honours the rich diversity of our campus community. We fully support and encourage the inclusion and addition of culturally specific apparel during celebrations.
What to wear with your regalia
Many students choose to dress up for the special occasion. Dress like your best self, but most importantly, be comfortable as ceremonies are approximately two hours.
There is a staffed coat check for graduands. It is at your discretion to keep your valuables with you, with your guests or with our coat check.
Your OSAP loans may begin collecting interest once you are no longer enrolled in full-time or part-time studies.
You will receive a notice from the government to start repaying your loans 6 months after your last day of full-time studies.
Other details
McMaster has a long tradition of graduates wearing academic regalia during convocation celebrations.
At convocation, all McMaster graduands (undergraduate, Master’s and PhD) will be provided with the appropriate regalia (gowns, hoods, graduate caps). These are to be returned after the ceremony.
McMaster is committed to promoting an environment of respect and collegiality that honours the rich diversity of our campus community. We fully support and encourage the inclusion and addition of culturally specific apparel during celebrations.
Event Photos
Access some of the photos of the overall event taken at convocation on McMaster’s Flickr account.
For your specific portrait taken after you crossed the stage, GradImages sends an email within two weeks of your graduation date. If you didn’t receive this email, please visit the Grad Images website.
Graduation Photos
The Lifetouch Graduation Photo studio is located in MUSC. Book your appointment online through their website.
- Click McMaster University Grad sitting
- Click McMaster University for the site
- Click McMaster – all Faculties for the faculty
- Choose a day and time that is best for you
Questions? Reach out directly through mcmasteruniversity@lifetouch.ca or 905-525-9140 ext: 26222.
Note: COVID restrictions might impact or delay bookings.
You can request a letter of invitation for up to two (2) guest(s) visiting from outside of Canada for your spring convocation ceremony. The letter is used for immigration purposes but does not guarantee entry to Canada.
If you would like to invite extra guests, please wait until your faculty waitlist opens to submit an additional request.
This letter is not a ticket or RSVP to the convocation ceremony.
Request a letter of invitation by following these two steps:
- Order an enrolment verification letter in Parchment to have the letter delivered electronically. Under the special instructions section, please make sure you add “Letter of Invitation.”
- Fill out this form to request your letter.
You can request an Approved to Graduate/Post-Graduate Work Permit letter later this spring if you have a graduation status of ‘Approved to Graduate’ in Mosaic. Learn more about this process.
Reviewing is completed by your Faculty. Thank you for your patience as your request is processed. Requests made too early will be cancelled. Please remember to follow the steps for timely processing.
If you plan to join the Academic or Chancellor’s Procession for spring convocations, please register by:
- May 17, 2023 for May ceremonies
- June 7, 2023 for June ceremonies
Learn more about the Academic and Chancellor’s Processions.
Interested in volunteering at the convocation ceremonies?
Please sign-up by:
- May 5, 2023 for May ceremonies
- May 26, 2023 for June ceremonies
Don’t know what to give your graduate? We’ve got you covered.
The Campus Store will be on-site with frames and other memorabilia. Remember to check out the Campus Store’s Grad page for diploma frames, unofficial memorabilia regalia and more! You can arrange to have your diploma framed ahead of time to pick up at convocation.
Flowers can be pre-ordered or purchased on-site.
Give yourself a grad present! There are scholarships specifically for students in their graduating year.
If you are unable to attend your convocation ceremony due to extenuating circumstances, you may request to defer your attendance to the next appropriately affiliated ceremony in the next Convocation cycle. Please review the Senate Policy here. To submit a request, complete the following steps:
- Complete the Request to Defer Attendance at Convocation form
- Gather your supporting documentation. This must show evidence of the circumstances beyond your control impacting your attendance (e.g. employment letter, medical documentation).
- Upload your completed form and documents as a Service Request in your Mosaic Student Centre.
Please monitor your service request and McMaster email for any updates. A decision should be available within 3-5 business days.
The deadlines to request a deferral for Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies are as follows:
Nursing and Health Sciences: May 17
All other faculties: June 5
Have questions or concerns around your privacy at convocation? Visit our privacy page to learn more about it.
Academic Procession & Chancellor’s Procession
Register to join
If you plan to join the Academic or Chancellor’s Procession for spring convocations, please register by:
- May 17, 2023 for May ceremonies
- June 7, 2023 for June ceremonies
Hooding of graduands
The hooding of Doctoral and Masters graduands by their supervisors and advisors is an established practice at convocation. This practice affirms the unique character of graduate education: the close association of mentor and student. Hooding by supervisors is a fairly simple exercise and one our students tell us that they appreciate.
Please review our Hooding at Convocation policy.
You must be part of the Academic or Chancellor’s Procession to hood a graduand. If your student(s) have requested you to hood them, please provide their name and degree being conferred when you register to join the Procession.
A diagram is available illustrating a graduand’s path across stage, and the location where they are hooded.
Academic dress
Academic dress must be worn by members of the Academic Procession or Chancellor’s Procession. Those who are unable to provide their own academic dress may borrow a black gown, hood and cap.
Borrowing regalia (hoods, gowns, caps)
If you plan to borrow a gown and/or cap please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to the assembly time for each ceremony. You do not need to rent regalia or arrange this in advance; gowns, hoods and caps will be available for all ceremonies.
Where to pick up borrowed regalia:
- Academic Procession: The Studio (see Academic Procession)
- Chancellor’s Procession: Meeting Room 2 (see Chancellor’s Procession)
Academic Procession
We invite all eligible members of the McMaster community to join the Academic Procession. Members must register in advance and also declare their intention to hood a graduate.
The Academic Procession will process into the Great Hall directly following the graduand procession. They are seated behind the Chancellor’s Procession. For marshalling and organization purposes, please report to Wentworth Room A* (first floor of the Convention Centre, along with the graduands) approximately 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
*New as of Spring 2023. This provides a great opportunity for faculty to connect with their students ahead of the ceremony.
Borrowed hoods and gowns may be picked up from the Studio upon arrival.
Faculty may leave their personal belongings with the staffed coat check in Wentworth Room A.
The following people are eligible to participate in the Academic Procession:
- McMaster University Faculty (including Chairs of Departments and Schools)
- Mohawk College Faculty (including Chairs of Departments and Schools)
- Conestoga College Faculty (including Chairs of Departments and Schools)
- McMaster University Officers
- Members of McMaster University Senate
- Members of McMaster University Board of Governors
- McMaster University Professors Emeriti
- Trustees of McMaster University Divinity College
- Academic Visitors
Chancellor’s Procession
The Chancellor’s Procession is the last group to process into the Great Hall. They are seated on stage, in front of the Academic Procession. For marshalling and organization purposes, please report to Meeting Room 2 approximately 45 minutes before the start of the ceremony.
Borrowed hoods and gowns will be available in Meeting Room 2 upon arrival.
Faculty may leave their personal belongings with the staffed coat check in Wentworth Room A.
The following people are eligible to participate in the Chancellor’s Procession:
- McMaster University Chancellor
- McMaster University Bedel
- McMaster University President & Vice-Chancellor
- McMaster University Honorary Degree Recipients
- McMaster University Honorary Doctors
- Members of McMaster University Alumni Association Executive
- Representatives from McMaster University Student Governments Executive
- McMaster University Faculty Award Winners
- McMaster University Provost, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents and Assistant Vice-Presidents
- McMaster University Deans, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans and Directors of Faculties and Schools
- McMaster University Chancellors and Presidents Emeriti
- McMaster University Alumni Association President
- McMaster University Board of Governors Chair
- McMaster University Secretary
- McMaster University Graduate Registrar
- McMaster University Registrar
- Mohawk College President, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, and Board of Governors Chair
- Conestoga College President, Vice-Presidents, Associate Vice-Presidents, Deans, Associate Deans, Directors, and Board of Governors Chair
- Civic Officials
McMaster staff volunteers
Interested in volunteering at the convocation ceremonies?
Please sign-up by:
- May 5, 2023 for May ceremonies
- May 26, 2023 for June ceremonies
Have questions? Please contact convo@mcmaster.ca.
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