Graduation marks the completion of your studies - you have successfully completed all the necessary requirements in your program. As a result, you will receive an academic degree, diploma or certificate.

Convocation is a time-honoured tradition that commemorates graduates' accomplishments. It refers to the formal ceremony where the administration, faculty, Mount Royal community, family and friends honour graduates' achievements.

There will be three ceremonies: 

Wednesday, November 4 - 2 p.m. 

Thursday, November 5 – 2 p.m.

Friday, November 6 – 10 a.m.

If there is large student demand, another ceremony may be added on Friday, November 6 at 2 p.m.

In addition, all graduates eligible to attend the Fall 2020 Convocation will have their name read in a free virtual ceremony that will be posted on our website in November. 

Unlike other years, the ceremonies will not be organized around faculty because of limits to the number of parking spots. Instead graduands can choose the ceremony they would like to go to on a first-come first-served basis.

All graduates will have their names read in a free virtual ceremony that will be posted online in November.  

Please RSVP using the following links: 

Wednesday, November 4 - 2.p.m. 

Thursday, November 5 – 2 p.m.

Friday, November 6 – 10 a.m. (This ceremony is now full)

Please note, you must be signed in with your MRU Gmail account to access the RSVP forms.

You do not need to RSVP for the virtual ceremony. All of our graduates eligible to attend the Fall 2020 convocation ceremony will have their name read as part of the free virtual ceremony. 

Students that have paid the $50 previously will be issued a partial refund. If you have not already paid, you will receive an email with the instructions below: 

1. Internet or Telephone Banking
   • All major banks and credit unions offer Internet and telephone banking where you can pay your fees 24 hours a day
   • Register with your bank to make online bill payments
   • Once you have registered with your bank, your student ID number (201XXXXXX) is the account number required to make payment
   • Allow 2-3 business days for bank processing
2. Credit Card through Plastiq
   
   • Select Tuition for the Fall 2020 term. 
   • Acceptable forms of payment include Visa, MasterCard and Amex.
   • Plastiq charges a platform fee of 2.85% to your credit card, (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) effective Sept.5, 2020.
   • Plastiq is an independent third party service provider that you can use to pay your tuition. Ensure that you understand Plastiq's Terms of Service before using their services.
   • Your payment may take up to 2-3 business days to process to your MRU account.

Plastiq is an independent third party service provider that you can use to pay your tuition to Mount Royal University. Mount Royal University is not affiliated with Plastiq and does not endorse or recommend its services. Disputes regarding Plastiq's services must be resolved directly between Plastiq and the payee/student. Mount Royal University does not guarantee Plastiq's availability or services and use of Plastiq may result in delays in Mount Royal receiving payment. Students remain responsible for any payments which Plastiq fails to submit on their behalf. Your use of Plastic is solely at your own risk and it is your responsibility to review its terms of use, privacy policy, security standards, and any other legal notices. In no event shall Mount Royal University be responsible or liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages whatsoever, arising from your use of, reliance on, or inability to use, Plastiq. Questions or concerns with these charges should be directed to Plastiq.

Please email us at convocation@mtroyal.ca if you have any questions. 

You can watch the livestream or recording and choose to go to another ceremony in either the Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 Semester. Your parchment will be mailed out to you after the ceremony. The parchment will be mailed to the most current address we have on file for you. Please ensure you update your record with your most current address.

All graduates eligible to attend the Fall 2020 convocation will automatically be included in a free virtual ceremony that will be posted on our website in November.

You can watch the livestream or recording and choose to go to another ceremony in either Spring 2021 or Fall 2021 Semester. All students will have their name read as part of a virtual ceremony that will be published at a later date. This does not mean that you will not be able to participate in a future ceremony. We want to recognize all graduates, whether they can attend or not. 

If you do not wish to have your name read as part of the virtual ceremony, please fill out this form. 

• you have successfully completed at least 30 credits of credit courses,
• one year has passed since you have enrolled, or
• you have completed a certificate, diploma or degree program at Mount Royal.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, students and their guests will stay in their vehicles during the ceremony. If people get out of their vehicles, they will be asked to return to their vehicles.

Due to the pandemic graduands will not physically cross the stage, but your name will be read out and appear on the screen. 

Yes, we will have washrooms facilities inside the main building. Detailed information of their location will be provided to you. People must wear masks in indoor public spaces and follow occupancy limits in washrooms and elevators.