The Basics
When to arrive on campus
You should be on campus to pick up your regalia between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. for a morning ceremony and between 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. for an afternoon ceremony.
NOTE: All graduates and guests must have their Eventbrite tickets printed or on their phone upon arrival.
Parking
We advise you to arrive early, carpool or take public transit.
There will be free parking for alumni and guests in the North parking lots at the Burnaby campus. If you or your guests require accessible parking, they may proceed to the Central lot underneath Convocation Mall.
Please follow the directions on convocation signage and traffic control staff.
Convocation Map
Download the Convocation map and keep it handy for the day of your ceremony.
The map includes where to park and where you need to go for key steps during the day.
Retail services
Professional Photos
Photographers from Artona will be at your ceremony to take a photograph of you at your special moment of recognition on-stage. They will contact you directly with information about how to order your photographs. If you do not hear from them within a week, you can contact them through their website.
Artona will be set up on the north side of Freedom Square (between the Library and the AQ) on convocation day for four-pose individual and family portrait sessions before and after each ceremony. Graduands are photographed on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can also book photo sessions at Artona's Vancouver studio. Visit blog.artona.com for more information about your graduation photo options!
Flowers
A selection of fresh, seasonal and sustainable flowers will be available for purchase at convocation, located on the north side of Freedom Square (between the Library and the AQ).
SFU Spirit Shop
You’ve come a long way and the SFU Spirit Shop is here for you. Offering a wide selection of official SFU clothing, giftware and credential/degree frames. Everything you need to show the world your SFU Spirit!
Degree Frames
A series of beautifully crafted degree and picture frames, especially designed for Simon Fraser University, will be available for purchase through the SFU Spirit Shop.