Parking Lot 2 at Mount Royal University (overflow will be in Lot 1)

4825 Mount Royal Gate SW

Calgary, Alberta

Ceremony Dates

Arrival

Students can arrive and begin parking in lot 2 (or overflow in lot 1) up to one hour before the ceremony begins. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All vehicles must be in place 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. 

Parking

There will be individuals directing traffic flow into the campus off Richardson Way on the northwest side of campus. Upon arrival, a parking attendant will direct you to a parking stall in lot 2 (or overflow in lot 1), where the ceremony will take place. 

Motorhomes and oversized vehicles are not permitted to ensure all guests can view the screens. Limousines are also not permitted because they will not fit into parking spaces. 

Once you are parked, please turn your engine off. Do not exit your vehicle during the ceremony unless it is to use the washroom. 

Due to limited parking spaces, the Convocation ceremonies will not be organized by faculty. Instead, you can choose which date and time you prefer based on a first-come first-served basis.

COVID-19 MeasuresFor everyone’s health and safety, students and guests cannot gather informally outside of vehicles before, after or during the convocation ceremony. Instead, please stay in your vehicle unless you need to use the washroom. If washroom access is required, please go directly to and from the facilities from your car, practise physical distancing and wear a mask when in indoor public spaces. 

If you are experiencing COVID symptoms, please stay home.

WashroomsWashrooms are located on the Cougars concourse through the Recreation Entrance. You must wear a mask and use hand sanitizer to enter the University. 

Fees

There is a $50 fee to attend convocation. 

Information for guests

• Tickets are not required to attend Convocation; however, due to the capacity of our venue, guest attendance will be limited to one vehicle per graduand.
• The parking lots will open one hour prior to the start of each ceremony.
• Ceremonies are approximately two hours in duration. Small children may find it difficult to sit through the entire ceremony.
• As a courtesy to others, we ask that guests remain in their vehicles until the conclusion of the ceremony.

Note: Guests who require special consideration or assistance are asked to call the Office of University Advancement at 403.440.7090. Ushers will be on location to direct students and guests to their assigned parking spot.