Convocation Ceremony Schedule
Fall 2026 Convocation ceremonies will take place in the Ian Beddis Gymnasium on Friday, October 16.
Graduates should review their Intent to Graduate page on the Brock Student Portal to confirm their ceremony time (“AM” – 10am, and “PM” – 2:30PM) once their intent as been approved.
Livestream Information
Family and friends who cannot attend Convocation in person are invited to celebrate from anywhere through Brock University’s livestream. All ceremonies are recorded and made available online after the event for future viewing.
Guest Information and Check In Process
Graduates will be limited to two guests. All guests must check-in at the Registration Table and provide the name or student number of their graduating student. At this time, there will not be any physical or electronic tickets.
Venue Information
Please check with your graduand for the date and time of their ceremony. Each ceremony is approximately two hours in length. All ceremonies are held in the Ian Beddis Gymnasium, Walker Complex.
Audience seats are not assigned. Seating consists of chairs with backs. Seating may be available for latecomers, however many ceremonies will be at capacity. Brock University cannot guarantee availability of additional seats at any one convocation ceremony.
Guests should be seated in the Ian Beddis Gymnasium no less than 30 minutes prior to the ceremony’s scheduled start time. Guests that arrive and check-in within 30 minutes of the scheduled ceremony start time will be required to wait until after the procession of graduates and platform party members is complete before they may be admitted into the audience. Convocation Staff will determine the most appropriate time for these guests to enter the ceremony and be seated.
Guests
Each graduate is allowed two (2) guests to attend their convocation ceremony. Guests will check-in at the registration table with the name of the graduand. Please note: There will not be any physical or electronic tickets.
For Accessibility Accommodation needs for guests, please connect with an usher (dressed in red robes) at the ceremony.
Due to the number of graduates and limited seats available, guest are limited to two per graduate to provide equal opportunity to all graduates to have their guests attend.
Parking
Parking is free for the ceremonies; please follow the signs. Click here to view a map of parking on campus. An accessible drop off point is available at the doors of the Walker Complex.
Accessibility
Accessibility and inclusion are priorities at Brock University. To ensure your day is an enjoyable and memorable one, as graduands and guests, live captioning will be provided during all ceremonies and ASL interpreters will also be present during convocation.
An accessible drop off point is available at the doors of the Walker Complex. The primary entrance being used for the convocation facility, as well as the platform graduands will cross are ramped. An interactive map of accessible parking available at Brock can be found here.
Female accessible washrooms are located adjacent to the locker room on the lower floor of the Walker Complex near the gymnasium and/or in the hallway directly behind the Welcome Desk of the Walker Complex. A male accessible washroom is located adjacent to the locker room and/or in the hallway closest to the platform lift near the Welcome Desk. Our ushers and staff will be happy to assist you – please ask!
Need help?
If any of your guests require assistance/accommodations with seating, please complete the accessibility form. If you are a graduate and require accommodations, please email [email protected].
Convocation staff and ushers will be located throughout the gymnasium and surrounding areas and would be happy to assist you!
Brock Souvenirs and Gifts
The Brock Campus Store will be set up in the Walker Complex. Pre-order your diploma frames and jump to the front of the line to pick them up after the ceremony. The Brock Campus Store will offer an array of convocation mementos including souvenir gown and hoods, as well as diploma frames, to mark the occasion. Grads can order individual products or bundle options together! For more information, please visit the Campus Store or email them directly at [email protected].
Hotel Accommodations and Tourist Information
On-Campus Accommodations
Accommodations for overnight guests may be available on-campus and can be booked with Conference Services. Please visit Conference Services or contact the North Service Desk in Earp Residence at x3706 in order to book.
Off-Campus Accommodations
Some locals hotels include:
- Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines. Niagara Suites
Reservations can be made by calling 1-888-627-8537 or 905-984-8484 - Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Parkway Conference Centre
Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-688-2324 - Best Western, St. Catharines
Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-688-2324 - Hampton Inn, St. Catharines Niagara
Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-688-2324 - Stone Mill Inn, St. Catharines
Reservations can be made by calling 905-680-6455