Spring Convocation

Am I eligible to apply to Spring 2024 Convocation?

If you are a recent graduate from December 6, 2023 and/or January 31, 2024, or if you were eligible for Fall 2023 Convocation, but requested to defer your attendance, you are eligible to apply.

If you are graduating on April 29, 2024*, you are also eligible to apply.

* To be eligible for graduation on April 29, 2024, you must meet our graduation criteria and your final grades must be approved and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the April 12, 2024 grade deadline. 

If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Application to attend convocation

Applications for Spring 2024 Convocation are now closed.

For further assistance, please connect with the Convocation Office.

Be part of the graduate slideshow

Graduates, keep an eye out for the email link in April for an opportunity to be part of a slideshow.

From May 1 to May 14, you will have access to upload up to two photos for an opportunity to appear in the graduate slideshow photo montage that will play during the ceremony.

Make this photo fun and exciting! You are welcome to upload group shots with friends and family, so long as they include you.

Late submissions cannot be accepted, so please be sure to meet the May 14 deadline.

Letter of invitation

If you wish to invite family from outside of Canada to the ceremony and need an invitation letter for immigration, you can request a form by emailing the Office of the Registrar.

Accessibility

Accessible seating, parking, or other requirements for you or your guests are available upon request. As a graduating student, you can make note of this in your application form, or contact us directly.

Guest tickets

Graduates can select up to three guest tickets on their application form. 

Due to fire code regulations, every guest must have a ticket, including infants.

At this time, all ceremonies are sold out and extra tickets are not available. 

Graduates will be notified if this changes and extra tickets become available for your ceremony. 

For any guests who are unable to secure a ticket in the auditorium, overflow seating will be available on campus where we will be showing a live broadcast of the ceremony, so they are still welcome to join you on campus to celebrate. 

Program

• Grad check-in: one hour prior to your assigned ceremony start time (auditorium open to guests at this time)
• Ceremony: expected to be approximately one hour, but could run over
• Cap toss: in the Sherman Jen Courtyard (weather dependent)
• Alumni connect: coffee and tea, photo opportunities and merchandise available, friends and family welcome! 
• Explore the campus! Go inside Hatley Castle, enjoy the formal gardens, look for photo opportunities, and connect on campus with your cohort (tag your photos #RRUgrad on social)
• Head up to the Campus Store in the Sequoia Building

We recommend you plan to be on campus for approximately 4 hours

Location

Royal Roads University is located at 2005 Sooke Road. 

Ceremonies will take place in the Dogwood Auditorium, located in West Campus. View our Campus Map.

The Dogwood Auditorium will open for guests one hour prior to each ceremony. 

Campus convocation maps

• View the full Campus Convocation map.
• View the West Campus Convocation map.

Transportation and Parking

• Public parking will be available in the Central Parking lot and Upper Parking lot.
• Parking is a 12-15 minute walk to the Auditorium, which includes steep hills.  
• We recommend wearing appropriate footwear when walking on campus
• Pedestrian routes from the parking lots will be marked for easy navigation.
• Limited shuttle service will be available throughout the day from both lots. Please arrive early as you may need to queue for shuttle service
• We encourage alternative transportation either via public transit, walking or cycling.

If you have an accessible placard and need to make arrangements for accessible parking, please contact our office.

Accommodation nearby

On-campus accommodation is not available at this time. 

Nearby accommodation: 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Colwood

• 318 Wale Road, Victoria, BC
• ask for Royal Roads University discount

Solo Suites

• 590 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC

Four Points by Sheraton

• 829 McCallum Road, Victoria, BC

DoubleTree by Hilton

• 777 Douglas St, Victoria BC
• ask for Royal Roads University discount with code: 3125095

The Westin Bear Mountain

• 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria BC

Guest tickets

Due to fire code regulations, every guest must have a ticket, including infants

At this time, all ceremonies are sold out and extra tickets are not available. 

Overflow Seating will be available on campus where we will be showing a live broadcast of the ceremony for guests who are unable to secure tickets in the Auditorium. 

In addition, all ceremonies will be livestreamed for those supporters who are unable to attend in person. 

Campus Store - Diploma frames and merchandise

Show the world you did it! Diploma frames and merchandise are available at the Campus Store.

Graduate rings

Jostens will be on campus for your convocation ceremony, or you can purchase RRU rings directly through their website. 

Flowers

Flowers will be available to pre-order for pick up on campus. 

Link to pre-order coming soon!

Alumni merchandise and gifts

Please visit our alumni booth for RRU alumni gifts.