Convocation is the ceremony where you, your family and your friends celebrate the successful completion of your academic credential.
The 2025 Convocation Ceremonies will be held June 10, 11 & 12 at the North Vancouver campus.
The ceremony schedule will be posted on the website at the end of February.
In order to officially graduate from Capilano University you must submit an Application for Graduation.
Graduation and application dates
If you complete your CapU courses before |
Graduation date |
Application opens |
Application deadline |
Convocation date |
December 16, 2024 |
January 14, 2025 |
October 1, 2024 |
December 1, 2024 |
June 10-12, 2025 |
April 29, 2025 |
May 13, 2025 |
February 1, 2025 |
April 1, 2025 |
June 10-12, 2025 |
August 25, 2025 |
September 9, 2025 |
June 15, 2025 |
August 1, 2025 |
2026 - TBA |
Please visit the Graduation page for information on how to apply.
Grad Portrait Sessions
December 9, 10 & 11, we will be hosting grad portrait sessions. This will be an opportunity for you to have a grad photograph taken with full regalia ahead of your convocation ceremony. You can also have a professional business portrait taken for your LinkedIn profile. Please keep checking your email for registration details. If you are unable to attend in December, we will be holding another session in April 2025.
Guests attending from outside Canada?
If you have guests attending your ceremony from outside Canada and need assistance providing documentation for a visa, please contact inted@capilanou.ca. They will be able to provide you with a template and instructions.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please contact convocation@capilanou.ca.