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Graduation & Convocation
Graduation is an exciting milestone that marks the culmination of your hard work and dedication.
Whether you are preparing for graduation now or planning for the future, this page is your go-to resource for everything you need to know.
Here, you'll find step-by-step guidance on how to apply to graduate, important convocation details, inspiring student profiles and answers to frequently asked questions.
Get ready to celebrate your success!
When to apply for graduation:
Typically, the portal to apply for graduation opens in the first month of your final semester. Check the SFU Deadlines page for specific dates.
How to apply for graduation:
Step 1: Complete a graduation check on your own to ensure you have met the requirements of your degree, using your Advising Transcript and . If you need assistance, please ask an advisor.
Step 2: Review the graduation checklist for more details and FAQs about graduation.
Step 3: Submit your application for graduation via goSFU. Details on how to do this are located in the graduation checklist.
Convocation 2025
Applied Sciences Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 9:45 am
Location: Burnaby campus, Convocation Mall
For all convocation ceremony details, please visit sfu.ca/convocation
Join your fellow peers for a school photo! These photos will be taken immediately following the convocation ceremony. Our photographer and faculty-representatives will help direct you.
Look out for volunteers with signs on the convocation mall steps to locate your cohort.
School Photo Details
Time: Immediately after convocation ceremony
Location: Main staircase, leading up to the reflection pond
Graduating students and their guests are invited to attend the FAS Reception following the ceremony to celebrate your accomplishments! Mingle with faculty, staff and fellow graduates over complimentary refreshments or strike a pose at our photo-booth.
Reception Details
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: (next to Maggie Benson Centre)
RSVP: Link will be sent via email
NOMINATE A GRAD FOR CONVOCATION SPOTLIGHT
Know an outstanding student graduating from the Faculty of Applied Sciences? Nominate them (or yourself!) to be featured by FAS Communications during convocation.
Selected students may be highlighted on the website, social media, or other platforms. This is a great opportunity to showcase achievements in academics, community impact, co-op or research work, and more!
Spotlight Applications:
Deadline: May 5, 2025
Learn more about our past graduands
Browse through some of our past student spotlight profiles to learn more about our amazing graduates.
2024 June Graduands
2023 October Graduands
2023 June Graduands
Graduation
I have applied to graduate, what happens next?
Once you submit your application, no immediate action is needed. The University鈥檚 next correspondence with you will be to confirm your degree (via a Senate Letter). Students who are ineligible to graduate will be contacted by the Faculty of Applied Science before the end of the term and will be given guidance on next steps.
What does my graduation status in goSFU mean (applied, in review, approved, awarded)?
鈥� Applied 鈥� Your application has been received.
鈥� In Review - Application is under review. Status will remain "In Review" until shortly before Senate meets.
鈥� Withdrawn - Your application for graduation was withdrawn, either at your request or for non-payment of the graduation fee. You may re-apply.
鈥� Approved - Graduation has been approved by your faculty for recommendation to Senate. It will remain "Approved" for only a few days prior to being "Awarded."
鈥� Awarded - Senate has granted your degree: You may now participate in the upcoming Convocation ceremony and receive your degree parchment.
Where can I find information about a post-graduate work permit?
A brief overview can be found on SFU鈥檚 post-graduate work permit website. We recommend reviewing the Government website as well.
I require proof of my graduation, when will this be available?
- Senate Letters will be emailed to all students once you are approved for graduation by SFU Senate.
- Credential Completion Letters can also be downloaded from goSFU and used as proof of graduation. After Senate Letters are sent out, these letters will no longer be available for download.
- Your official degree parchment will be awarded to you at your convocation ceremony. See details in the graduation checklist for further information or contact urecords@sfu.ca for questions.