The anticipation is building, and the stage is nearly set.

Preparations are well underway to shine the spotlight on Brock’s soon-to-be newest graduates, celebrating their accomplishments during the University’s 116th Convocation on Friday, Oct. 18.

About 1,000 Brock Badgers will cross the stage to receive their degrees during the one-day celebration, which includes ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Ian Beddis Gymnasium.

All ceremonies will be livestreamed at brocku.ca/livestream

Guest arrival
Tickets will not be required to attend, but there is a two-guest limit per graduand and all guests will be required to check in prior to entering the ceremony. Guests are encouraged to have the name and student identification number of the graduand they’re celebrating present at check-in. All graduates and guests are asked to enter through the main doors of the Walker Complex.

Post-Convocation celebrations
Following each ceremony, graduates and their loved ones are invited to the Alumni Celebration in Rankin Family Pavilion to explore photo opportunities and enjoy light refreshments and live music.

Class of 2024 graduates are also encouraged to update their contact information with Brock University Alumni Relations.

A celebration for Brock’s master’s and PhD graduates and their guests will also be held Friday on the upper level of the Rankin Family Pavilion.

The Grad² Reception area — available after both the morning and afternoon ceremonies — will include photo opportunities, sweet treats and the chance to mingle with fellow graduates, faculty and staff.

Online celebration toolkit
Brock graduands have the chance to mark this milestone moment in their lives using the University’s online celebration toolkit, which includes Convocation-themed cover photos, wallpapers, Instagram filters and Giphy stickers to help grads share their accomplishments on social media.

The toolkit also includes a map of the University’s photo trail, which highlights some of the most iconic and scenic spots on campus, such as the Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock statue, Pond Inlet and Alumni Field. Grads are encouraged to share their photos on social media with the hashtag #BrockUGrad so the University can celebrate with them.

Campus Store
The Brock Campus Store will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, with an additional pop-up store in the Walker Sports Complex offering a variety of University gear as well as degree frames from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Complimentary diploma framing is available with the purchase of a degree frame, with the option to preorder online at the Brock Campus Store or on site at the Campus Store pop-up.

Parking
Complimentary parking will be available for Fall Convocation. Please follow the directional signage to Lot B and Lot D. If these lots are full, overflow parking will be available in Lots 1 and 3. Accessible parking is also available in Lot P.

Convocation guests and participants are reminded that signs, flags, large bags and other large items are not permitted at the ceremonies.

For more information about Brock’s Fall Convocation, visit brocku.ca/convocation