Honorary degree recipients

Featured speakers who will address the graduating class: Dr. Penny Ballem, Cristina Mittermeier, Paul Nicklen, Dr. James Chi Ming Pau, Andrew Petter, Robert Turner and Alan Twigg.

Outdoor Ceremony Notice

Convocation ceremonies are held outdoors. Please dress accordingly.

Convocation Webcast

All ceremonies will be live-streamed on YouTube at www.sfu.ca/convocation.

Transportation and parking

If you are driving to campus, we recommend that you park in the North parking lot. Parking will be free for participants in the June 2022 convocation ceremonies.

Campus map | Alternative transportation

Note: heavy traffic and limited parking are anticipated. Please allow for extra travel time and choose alternative transportation when possible. 

Event Photography/Videography

This event and attendees will be photographed and/or videotaped by SFU. If you do not wish to be in the photos or video, please step aside when you see the camera. The full SFU privacy notice is available here.  

The health and well-being of SFU’s graduands, students, staff, faculty, guests and the university community is our top priority. SFU follows health and safety protocols as advised by regional and provincial health authorities.

Currently, masks are not required in indoor or outdoor public spaces across the province and are a matter of personal choice, unless further public health orders are made. SFU encourages mask use on our campuses, particularly in spaces where people are in close proximity. Please be understanding and compassionate of people’s individual circumstances and choices.

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Academic Procession

Faculty members who wish to walk in the Academic Procession are asked to register before May 24, 2022. Even if you own your regalia, it is necessary that you register online to ensure you have a seat on the platform. Information about the academic procession can be found in the resource section in the right column at the top of the page. 

Faculty members wishing to purchase regalia

For faculty members who wish to wear the regalia of the university from which they were granted their highest degree, please note the following companies from which academic regalia can be purchased.