Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation
How do graduation tickets work?
Only ticket-holders will be admitted to the Graduation ceremony – do not forget to bring your tickets!聽 The Graduation ceremony will be live streamed for those that cannot attend the ceremony.聽 Students choosing to attend the Graduation ceremony will receive their tickets in early April. Please make sure to pick up your tickets from the Registrar’s Office before you leave campus.
What time should I arrive?
The 2026 graduation ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The Bachelor of Education Ceremony: The auditorium doors will open at 9am for all ticket-holders.聽聽The ceremony will start promptly at 10am.
The Undergraduate Ceremony: The auditorium doors will open at 1pm for all ticket-holders. The ceremony will start promptly at 2pm.
Parking for each ceremony: Students and their guests can park in lots A, B, or C (there will be no parking fees).聽 The visitors parking (closest to Garner Road) will NOT be available to students and their guests.聽 If this lot is used, parking fees will apply.
I鈥檇 like more information about accessible seating at the graduation ceremony.
Please contact the Kim Nash, in the Registrar’s Office, at knash@redeemer.ca for more information about accessible seating.
Where should I meet my graduate after the ceremony?
After the ceremony, all graduates, faculty and guests will gather in the front quad (weather permitting) for a reception including hors d’oeuvres, cake and beverages.
Are cameras and video recorders allowed at the Convocation ceremony?
Yes! We welcome you to bring along a camera or video recorder and capture this special day.
Is there a lost and found for items lost during Convocation?
Items lost during Convocation can be picked up at the Security office on campus.
Does Redeemer offer university-specific graduation gifts?
Redeemer’s bookstore – – has are available for purchase. The bookstore will be open in between the two ceremonies to purchase diploma frames and other gifts. There will be a table set up by the auditorium before each ceremony to purchase small gifts and flowers.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026 only, the bookstore will be offering 15% off frames (in-store only).聽 The bookstore also has Redeemer branded apparel, and grad gifts in store!