Convocation FAQs

Convocation is best celebrated with family members and friends.

Your family member or friend may need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) in order to come to Canada temporarily to visit you. To support their application, it may be necessary to receive an invitation letter from the graduating student. Sask Polytech does not generate those letters. For more information on the requirements for the letter please see International Education Invitation Letter or contact an international student advisor.

An invitation with a registration link will be sent to the graduate’s Sask Polytech email account approximately six (6) weeks prior to the convocation date.

Convocation is on a different date for each campus city. For a full list of dates, times and locations, visit the Ceremonies page.

Arrive at least one hour prior to the ceremony. There are a large number of graduates, it is critical that you arrive on time. Those who arrive late may not be able to participate.

Since you will be standing for long periods of time when lining up for the ceremony and sitting for most of the ceremony prior to crossing the stage, we highly recommend wearing light, breathable clothing and comfortable shoes.

You will be provided a black gown to wear over your clothing and a coloured v-stole specific to your faculty.

Please ensure you have your cell phone with you for the ceremony. Purses, bags and ball caps are not allowed on stage and should not be left unattended. You are encouraged to leave those items with family and friends. Saskatchewan Polytechnic is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Event staff are not permitted to store or take care of your items.

There is no cost for you or your guests to attend the convocation ceremonies.  Please invite any family and friends as you would like to help celebrate your success. 

Find the gown table to receive your gown and v-stole. Then proceed to the area with your program and line up in alphabetical order by last name. Volunteers will be there to assist and give you further instructions of what to expect on stage and during the ceremony.

All students must be on the eligible graduate list to attend the convocation ceremonies. We ask that you arrive at least one hour early and report to the Unregistered Student Information Table.  We do our best to accommodate graduating students however, we cannot guarantee your participation. 

No, you do not need to inform anyone that you will no longer be attending convocation.

You can reconnect with family and friends, take photos and purchase gifts. You must return your graduation gown and v-stole to the tables where you received them.

We will have a photo area, a Star Blanket as well as 360 photo booths set up at each ceremony for you to use after the ceremony has completed. 

Certificates and diplomas are not handed out at the convocation ceremony. Credential packages are typically sent via Canada Post by Enrolment Services within four (4) weeks of program completion (last day of the program).

MyCreds™ is an additional way to access your official documents electronically. For more information, visit our MyCreds™ page.

Yes. Certificates and diplomas are not handed out at the convocation ceremony. Credential packages are typically sent via Canada Post by Enrolment Services within four (4) weeks of program completion (last day of the program).

MyCreds™ is an additional way to access your official documents electronically. For more information, visit our MyCreds™ page.

For information on graduate eligibility, applying to graduate and receiving certificates/diplomas, please direct your inquiry to Enrolment Services:

• Moose Jaw: 306-691-8383                                        
• Prince Albert: 306-765-1600                                  
• Regina: 306-775-7301
• Saskatoon: 306-659-4800

For additional inquiries about convocation, email convocation@saskpolytech.ca. 

To be assessed for a credential, part-time students must complete an Application for Graduation (pdf) once you have enrolled in your final course(s). To be eligible to attend convocation, all program requirements must be completed by August 31.

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible to graduate or have questions about the application, please contact Enrolment Services.