SFU Faculty Members
**NOTE** This page is for SFU faculty members only. If you are a student, please visit the Graduation checklist webpage.
The chancellor, president & vice-chancellor, and the senate of Simon Fraser University request the honour of your presence at Convocation June 2023.
Regalia
Reserved SFU regalia or black gowns can be picked up prior to the ceremony at Strand Hall 3101. Please return the regalia immediately following the ceremony.
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.
Gaspards
1266 Fife St
Winnipeg, MB
1-800-380-8214
www.gaspard.ca
Harcourts Limited
360 Adelaide St W, #300
Toronto, ON
416-977-4408
www.harcourts.com
Imperial Robes
225 Richmond St W, #200
Toronto, ON
1-877-89ROBES
www.imperialrobes.com
Cap Gown
213-377-0211
www.capgown.com
Ceremony Information
DATES
Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, June 9, 2023
LOCATION
Convocation Mall
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C.
CEREMONY TIMES
9:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily
Instructions for the CONVOCATION PROCESSion
Assembly location: Strand Hall 3101
Ceremony Times: 9:45 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. daily
9:00 a.m. | 1:45 p.m.: Arrive for robing
9:15 a.m. | 2:00 p.m.: Assembly commences
9:35 a.m. | 2:20 p.m.: Procession departs
For those who are processing, please check in at Strand Hall 3101. Valuables, coats, etc., may be left in the assembly room and picked up there no later than one hour after the ceremony.
Honorary degree recipients
Featured speakers who will address the graduating class: to be announced
Outdoor ceremony notice
Convocation ceremonies are held outdoors. Please dress accordingly.
Convocation livestream
All ceremonies will be streamed live 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 acadeimic procession for 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.
Health and safety
The health and well-being of SFU’s graduands, students, staff, faculty, guests and the university community is our top priority.
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.