Attend Convocation

Rent your academic regalia (gown, hat, and hood) on the Bookstore website.

• Rental fees are $50, includes $10 deposit return when regalia is returned
• Each rental includes one gown, one hood, one hat, and one stole (optional)
• IMPORTANT: all items must be returned after your Convocation ceremony
• If you wish to purchase regalia, please contact the Bookstore at bookstore@mta.ca

Academic regalia pick up starting May 9

Booked academic regalia will be available to pick up at the Bookstore:

• Fri., May 9: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Sat., May 10: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sun., May 11: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Mon., May 12: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Academic regalia return

IMPORTANT! Remember to return your academic regalia at the Bookstore directly following your ceremony. The Bookstore will be open until 6 p.m.

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ABOUT HOODS AND STOLES

The Mount Allison academic hoods vary by colour according to degree. Gown rentals will be available at the Wallace McCain Student Centre during Convocation Weekend.

Hoods:

• Arts — edged with garnet silk with front loop bordered with gold silk
• Science — edged with old gold silk
• Arts and Science — edged with salmon silk
• Commerce — edged with light grey silk
• Music — edged with royal blue silk
• Fine Arts — edged with green silk and orange ornamentation

Stoles:

• For Indigenous students — Mi'kmaw graduation stole embroidered with the Mi’kmaw eight-point star
• For Black students: Kente graduation stole with red, yellow, and green accents

Learn more about the history of Convocation and our academic regalia.

Each member of the Class of 2025 will have four reserved guest tickets (free!) for their Convocation ceremony. Graduating students do not require tickets to attend their own graduation ceremony.

Tickets can be picked up during Convocation Weekend when you collect your gown rental at the Bookstore.

What if I can't pick up my tickets in time? If special circumstances prevent you from picking up your reserved tickets, please e-mail graduation@mta.ca or call (506) 364-2269. Otherwise any tickets not picked up by 6 p.m. on Sunday will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis at Convocation Hall on Convocation Day.

Request for extra Convocation tickets is now closed.

Questions? E-mail graduation@mta.ca.

FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS

Accommodations are available for graduating students during Convocation weekend on a first-come, first serve basis. 

All rooms are singles in either Bigelow or Bennett House. If Bigelow and Bennett are sold out, Edwards will be used as an overflow residence.  Pricing is $50 + tax per night.

• Book on-campus graduate accommodations

All rooms must be pre-paid by registering and paying online using the following form. Keys can be picked up at the entrance of Bigelow House between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please be advised that any damages or removal of University property from your room will result in you being charged, fined or paying restitution for these losses

FOR FAMILY AND GUESTS

All rooms must be paid in advance by registering and paying online. Rooms include a twin bed, mini fridge, linens, towels, as well as complimentary parking and wireless internet.

• Book on-campus accommodations for friends and family

Keys can be picked up at the Accommodations Office (located in Windsor Hall) between 9 a.m.-7 p.m. If you're unable to check-on at the designated times, please make an alternative arrangement with the Accommodations Office by calling (506) 364-2247 or emailing reservations@mta.ca.

ACCOMMODATION & CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations for accommodations made less than 72 hours prior to arrival will incur the equivalent of one night's accommodations as a cancellation charge. "No Shows" will not be refunded.

If you are unable to check-in at the designated times, please make alternative arrangements with the Accommodations Office by calling 506-364-2247 or emailing reservations@mta.ca.

Questions? Please e-mail reservations@mta.ca.

Members of the Class of 2025 can purchase Grad Bracelets at the MASU Office (1st floor WMSC) for $50 (cash only) until April 30. Grad bracelets must be purchased in advance and will not be available to purchase Convocation Weekend.

Included:

• East Coast Kitchen Pizza Party
• East Coast Kitchen Party with Signal Hill
• Grad Ball
• 2025 Grad Family & Friends Brunch
• Grad Lawn Party & BBQ
• Class of '25 Welcome to Alumni Dessert Reception

See full Convocation Weekend schedule.

Grad Bracelets can be picked up during Convocation Weekend Check-In (May 9-10).

Sponsored by the Mount Allison Students' Union, the Mount Allison Alumni Board, and TD Insurance.

• Only October 2023 and May 2024 graduates are allowed to purchase Grad Bracelets
• Grads can pick up their Grad Bracelets on Convocation Weekend

Find out what to expect at your ceremony, from where to meet for the student procession to how to cross the stage.

Share the details with your family and friends who will be joining you at your graduation so they can plan their day: from how and when to arrive to what to do after the ceremony to continue the celebrations.

Any graduating student or guest who requires accessibility accommodations at Convocation Hall should e-mail accessibility@mta.ca before Convocation Day.

Convocation Hall has an accessible entrance on the left side of the building facing the Swan Pond/Ladies' College Park. The accessible washroom is located in the foyer of Convocation Hall.

Accessible entrances, parking, and elevators on campus can be located on the campus map under the Accessibility menu at mta.ca/map. A shuttle service will be available from the Coastal Inn, the Sackville Visitor Information Centre, the Civic Centre, and the Marshlands Inn with a drop-off location next to Convocation Hall on York St.  

CART services and sign language interpreters

Livestreaming Services will be provided by SSI Audio (available on mta.ca/convocation) and within the broadcast English captioning will be provided by CART Services and ASL-English Interpreters will be providing sign language on screen and in Convocation Hall.

Those who are attending the ceremony and would benefit from the captioning services while in the room can sign out an iPad in the foyer of Convocation Hall before the ceremony.  

A screen will also be available in the foyer of Convocation Hall with the livestream feed of the ceremony for anyone who may need to leave the room for any reason. 

See full schedule of events for Convocation.

1) Make sure to arrive on time for your ceremony! Check the schedule for full details. Also make sure to know what to expect at your ceremony, from where to meet for the student procession to how to cross the stage.

2) Return your academic regalia rental at the Bookstore directly after your ceremony. The Bookstore will be open until 6 p.m.

3) Diploma framing is located on the Ground floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre. You’ve worked hard to earn your university degree. Show the world your accomplishment in a frame especially designed for Mount Allison graduates. Diplomas can be framed at the Student Centre for no additional cost, and this service will be available for 2 hours following each Convocation ceremony.

4) Bookstore — get your garnet and gold merchandise through the Mount Allison Bookstore, open all through Convocation Weekend!

5) Lunch at Jennings — gather your family and enjoy Convocation Day lunch at Jennings Dining Hall.