**NOTE** This page is for those processing with the platform party only. If you are a student, please visit the Graduation checklist webpage.
Convocation Processing Instructions
Regalia
You can reserve SFU regalia or black gowns when you register to process. 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.
Ceremony information
DATES
Thursday, October 9 - Friday, October 10, 2025
CEREMONY TIMES
9:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily
CEREMONY LOCATION
Convocation Mall
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C.
Processing instructions
Arrival time
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
9:45 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. Ceremony begins
Assembly location
Strand Hall 3101
Personal belongings
Valuables, coats, etc. may be left in the regalia room and picked up no later than one hour after the ceremony.