Graduation & Convocation
Spring 2021 Ceremonies
Drive-in style ceremonies will take place June 7 to June 10.
- watch the livestream of each ceremony here. Please note only the names of graduates attending in person will be read
- refer to the Convocation program. A form will be posted on this website after the ceremonies, for those students who wish to order a hard copy.
Important Information For Those Attending
Arrival
You can arrive and begin parking in lot 2 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, 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.
Ceremony radio station and program
Please tune your radio to FM 88.5 to listen to the ceremony. There will be music on the radio station, along with videos and information on the screens playing for one hour before and for one hour after the ceremony.
COVID-19 measures
As convocation is a ceremony, rather than a social gathering, it can proceed in alignment with Alberta Health Services’ restrictions based on the protocols in place.
For 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.
Washrooms
Washrooms are located on the Cougars concourse through the Recreation Entrance. You must wear a mask and use hand sanitizer to enter the University.
Convocation is a public event and photographs/video taken at convocation may be used for promotional purposes.
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Monday, June 7 - Faculty of Business and Communication Studies
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| 9 a.m. Department of General Management and Human Resources ONLY | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management and Human Resources | |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate - Human Resources | |
| 1 p.m. Department of Accounting and Finance ONLY | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance | |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate - Advanced Accounting | |
| 4:30 p.m. Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Social Innovation, Department of International Business, Supply Chain Management and Aviation, and the School of Communications | |
| Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management | |
| Bachelor of Communication | |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate - Marketing | |
| Aviation Diploma |
| Tuesday, June 8 - Faculty of Health, Community and Education |
| 10 a.m. All programs except the School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Bachelor of Child Studies |
| Bachelor of Education |
| Bachelor of Health and Physical Education |
| Social Work Diploma |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate - Athletic Therapy |
| 2 p.m. School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Bachelor of Midwifery |
| Bachelor of Nursing |
| Post-Diploma Certificate - Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing |
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Wednesday, June 9 - Faculty of Arts
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| 10 a.m. Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Department of Psychology ONLY |
| Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology majors ONLY |
| 2 p.m. Department of Economics, Justice and Policy Studies, Department of English and Languages, Department of Humanities, Department of Interior Design |
| Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice |
| Bachelor of Arts - English, History, Policy Studies, Spanish |
| Bachelor of Interior Design |
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Thursday, June 10 - Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension, and Faculty of Science and Technology
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| 10 a.m. |
| Bachelor of Computer Information Systems |
| Bachelor of Science |
| Funeral Service Diploma |
| Massage Therapy Diploma |
| Personal Fitness Diploma |
| Embalmer Certificate |
| Funeral Director Certificate |
Indigenous Graduation
A celebration of Indigenous students’ graduation will also be held. More information is mru.ca/IndigenousGrad.
Alumni
Welcome, Alumni! After graduation, you are automatically given free, lifetime membership to the MRU Alumni Association and its exclusive perks and benefits. Make sure to update your info at mru.ca/always to stay connected.
FAQ
Be sure to check out our frequently asked questions section.