Student AffairsCondensed Convocation Ceremony Schedule
Fall Convocation 2026 will take place from December 7-11, 2026, at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts.
Review the condensed schedule below to identify the ceremony(ies) you plan to attend.
For complete program, faculty/school, degree, and ceremony details, visit the Fall 2026 Convocation webpage.
Condensed Convocation Ceremony Schedule Fall 2026 | December 7-11, 2026 | Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts | |||
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Ceremony | Ceremony Date | Ceremony Time | Honorary Graduands |
1 | Monday, December 7 | 10 am |
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2 | Monday, December 7 | 3 pm | Dame Sarah Springman |
3 | Tuesday, December 8 | 10 am |
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4 | Tuesday, December 8 | 2 pm | Janice Hill |
5 | Tuesday, December 8 | 6 pm |
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6 | Wednesday, December 9 | 10 am |
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7 | Wednesday, December 9 | 3 pm | Helen Cooper |
8 | Thursday, December 10 | 10 am |
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9 | Thursday, December 10 | 2 pm | Toyin Falola |
10 | Thursday, December 10 | 6 pm |
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11 | Friday, December 11 | 10 am |
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12 | Friday, December 11 | 2 pm |
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Planning to Attend Convocation?
Faculty members are encouraged to participate in the Academic Procession and celebrate the accomplishments of Queen's graduates.
Before the Ceremony
- Review your the Fall 2026 Convocation webpage for complete ceremony details.
- RSVP and reserve regalia by Friday, November 13.*
Queen's Graduates: Faculty members who graduated from Queen's will be provided with the appropriate hood and gown for their Queen's degree.
Non-Queen's Graduates: Faculty members who graduated from another institution will be provided with a black gown (without a hood).
*this form is for faculty members only. Graduating students must order regalia through the graduating student portal.
On the Day of the Ceremony
The Academic Procession assembles 40 minutes before the start of each ceremony.
Event staff will provide directions upon arrival.
Faculty Receptions
Receptions are organized by the individual faculty or school. Faculty members are encouraged to attend and celebrate with graduands and their families.
PhD and DScRHL Candidates Only
Special hooding requests are reserved for PhD and DScRHL candidates who are hooded on stage during Convocation.
For ceremonies taking place December 7-11, 2026.
Deadline: November 23, 2026
Eligible Hooders May Include
- Queen's faculty members
- Members of the Board of Trustees
- Senior administrative staff
- Close family members who meet eligibility requirements
- Academic faculty members from other universities
- Exceptional cases approved by the University Registrar
How to request special hooding
- Submit a written request to convocation@queensu.ca at least two weeks before the ceremony.
- Include the graduand’s agreement to be hooded by you, along with your relationship or university role and the ceremony details.
- Wait for approval. The Office of the University Registrar and the appropriate university officials will review the request.
If your faculty, department, or unit plans to have a photographer attend a Fall Convocation ceremony, please notify convocation@queensu.ca by November 25.
Seating at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts is limited. Photography requests will be accommodated based on available space, with priority given to supporting the graduate and guest experience.
When submitting a request, please include:
- Whether you plan to send a photographer.
- The ceremony(ies) they wish to attend.
- Any specific photography requirements or priority shots.
Please note that, depending on demand, the number of photographers permitted at each ceremony may be limited.
Photographer guidelines
To support ceremony operations and provide the best possible experience for graduates and guests:
- Photographers will be assigned a designated seat or photography location.
- Photographers must remain in their assigned location for the duration of the ceremony.
- Movement throughout the performance hall to capture photos is not permitted.
- Tripods and large photography setups are not permitted.
- Camera shutter, click, and notification sounds must be silenced.
- Large or bulky bags are not permitted in the performance hall due to health and safety requirements.
Official Convocation Photography
Bernard Clark, Queen's official convocation photographer, will photograph all Fall Convocation ceremonies. Photo galleries will be shared following convocation.
Board of Trustees, Senate & University Council Members
Board of Trustees, Senate, and University Council members are welcome to attend Convocation ceremonies.
Important Information
- Non-faculty members are not required to reserve regalia.
- Participation in the Academic Procession is not required.
- Reserved seating is available at each ceremony.