Graduation Checklist Deadlines
| May 8 (Friday) | Deadline to cancel application to graduate in June 2026 convocation ceremonies, if you are completing degree requirements in the Spring 2026 term. |
| May 25 (Monday) | Graduation application for completing degree requirements in the Summer 2026 term begin. |
| June 26 (Friday) | Early deadline to apply and pay for the early application fee on goSFU for graduation in October 2026 convocation ceremonies, if you are completing degree requirements in the Summer 2026 term. Note that the graduation fee will be charged for each degree, diploma and certificate for which you are applying. |
| August 14 (Friday) | Final deadline to apply and pay for the regular application fee on goSFU for graduation in October 2026 convocation ceremonies, if you are completing degree requirements in the Summer 2026 term. Note that the graduation fee will be charged for each degree, diploma and certificate for which you are applying. |
| September 8 (Tuesday) | Deadline to cancel application to graduate in October 2026 convocation ceremonies, if you are completing degree requirements in the Summer 2026 term. |
| Convocation information | www.sfu.ca/convocation |
| May 8, 2026 | Last day to cancel your Spring 2026 graduation application. |
| May 25, 2026 | Summer 2026 graduation application opens. |
| August 14, 2026 | Final deadline to apply on goSFU for graduation if you are completing requirements in the Summer 2026 term to attend convocation in October 2026. |
| August 27, 2026 | Thesis or project defence and library submission (if applicable) deadline for graduation from the Summer 2026 term. Any course work must have received a final grade by this date. |
| September 8, 2026 | Last day to cancel your Summer 2026 graduation application. |
For more dates and deadlines, see the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.