Convocation ceremonies are held in Brock University’s Ian Beddis Gymnasium, which is located in the Walker Complex.

Graduands must review their Intent to Graduate status on their Brock Student Portal (BrockDB) for their confirmed ceremony time.

Review the Ceremony Schedule for general information and for all Convocation dates and times.

If ceremony information is unavailable, please check back for updates.

Graduands should plan to arrive 60 to 90 minutes prior to their ceremony’s scheduled start time.

Graduands must pick up their regalia at the Bob Davis Gymnasium (located in the Walker Complex).

Regalia must be rented through Harcourts online.

If you miss this deadline to rent online, rentals will be available the day of your ceremony in the Bob Davis Gymnasium.

All graduands will be provided with specific instructions for the ceremony in the Bob Davis Gymnasium. The graduand procession begins 30 minutes prior to the start of ceremony so it is important that you arrive early.

All graduates must return all components of their regalia to the Bob Davis Gymnasium within 60 minutes after the conclusion of their ceremony. Late regalia returns, or missing components from regalia may incur fees.

If you are interested in purchasing a hood or full PhD regalia, you can buy them online through Harcourts.

Due to limited seating in Convocation Hall, all graduates are limited to two guests. Guests must provide the name of their graduate to be able to check-in prior to entering the ceremony. This guest limit is to ensure the safety of all guests in Convocation Hall, as well as to provide equal opportunity for all graduands to celebrate their Convocation.

Graduands: Please provide your guest(s) with your full name and student ID number so that they may provide this upon check in.

For exceptional circumstances, a limited number of additional seats may be granted (i.e. PhD graduates, award recipients, etc).

Additional guests who attend, and are over the limit for any one graduand will be directed to the overflow room to watch the livestream.

Guests who are unable to attend convocation will be able to watch via livestream.

For guest-specific information, please visit the Guest Information page on this website.

If you have family and friends who are international and require a Temporary Resident Visa, please visit the Brock International website for the required documentation.

Please note: The Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services does not provide invitations to Convocation.

Our ushers and convocation staff will be located throughout the gymnasium and surrounding areas and will be happy to assist you. Please arrive 20 minutes early if you require assistance finding a seat. Information regarding accessibility.

Please submit an Accessibility Request form and we can provide that information to the Ushers in advance.

Yes, complimentary parking for graduates and convocation guests will be available in designated lots on scheduled Convocation dates.

Please find a map of Brock’s parking lots here. If you have any accessibility needs for parking contact Parking Services at [email protected].

All guests to Brock University’s campus are responsible for adhering to the Rules and Regulations about parking on campus prior to driving to, and parking on Brock property.

Please view an interactive map with all important locations for Convocation.

Brock University’s Campus Store will be set up just inside the main entrance to the Walker Complex, before the Guest Check In area.

Graduates and guests are encouraged to pre-order diploma frames to avoid the line and pick them up immediately after the ceremony.

Brock University giftware and last minute items such as batteries will be available to purchase at  the Brock Campus Store.

Flower bouquets are also available for purchase through a third party vendor, located outside the main entrance to the Walker Complex.

If you are interested in purchasing a hood or full PhD regalia, you can buy them online through Harcourt’s.

Graduation photo sessions are coordinated through the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU). Appointments are required, and can be made online through Studio Nostalgia.

Students with questions about formal regalia are encouraged to email the Convocation Team at [email protected].

Yes. Please email [email protected] and let us know if you have a preferred name that you would like used in these two instances (or only one or the other). Please ensure you are emailing from your Brock student email address, and include your student ID number in your message.

Note: Graduands were able to select the name that will appear on their diploma parchment when they submitted the Intent to Graduate form.

Name changes or adjustments after diplomas are printed may not be possible, or will incur additional charges for duplication.

Diplomas not collected in-person at Convocation will be sent by courier to all graduates approximately two weeks after the final convocation ceremony each term.

Graduands: Please ensure that your address and phone number are up to date in the Brock Student Portal. Provide your complete mailing address, as diplomas are delivered by courier and require a signature upon delivery. Post office (P.O.) boxes cannot be used.

If you are not home to sign for the delivery, your diploma may be available for pick-up from a nearby facility. Otherwise, all undeliverable diplomas will be returned to Brock University. Afterwards, undelivered diplomas are available for pick-up from Brock University, or arrangements can be made for an additional delivery attempt.

Note: Graduates that would like their diploma mailed to an international address, additional delivery fees will apply. This fee is non-refundable.