Spring Convocation

 

King’s University College 2025
Celebration of Graduates

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Key Deadlines:
- April 30, 2025: Deadline to apply to graduate
- May 30, 2025: Deadline to order your regalia

Graduates and their guests are invited to begin the day at King’s with a 9:00 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Fabbro, followed by our annual Blessing and Awards Ceremony at 10:30 a.m., featuring remarks from King’s Valedictorian, Ali Walker, as we celebrate our graduates, award recipients, and academic community.

Later in the afternoon, all King’s graduates will cross the stage in a single ceremony at Canada Life Place, Western’s new convocation venue, at 3:00 p.m. This space offers improved accessibility and a larger capacity, ensuring a comfortable and memorable experience for graduates and guests alike. 

Shuttles & Parking

  • Free parking will be available at King’s (in campus lots and along Waterloo Street).
  • Shuttle service between King’s and Canada Life Place runs from 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM, making it easy to travel between campus and the downtown venue. An accessible shuttle will be available. Please email convocation@kings.uwo.ca in advance to make accessibility arrangements.
  • Additional parking options are available downtown. Visit Canada Life Place Parking for more details.

Tickets

Each graduate receives four guest tickets (with the option to request more, if needed). Reserve guest tickets here. If guests can’t attend in person, they can still celebrate with you by watching our live stream.

Schedule of Events

Celebrate at King’s (morning & early afternoon)

9:00 AM – Mass at Christ the King Chapel (optional, limited seating for 50)
9:30–11:30 AM – Morning refreshments and pastries available
10:00 AM – Line-up for the King’s Procession
10:30 AM – Blessing & Awards Ceremony in Labatt Hall with Bishop Fabbro and Valedictorian Ali Walker (BMOS)
11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Light lunch reception, campus photos, and time to mingle

Western Convocation ceremony (afternoon)

1:00 PM – Graduate arrival at Canada Life Place (pick up regalia and call card)
2:00 PM – Guest admission begins
3:00 PM – Convocation ceremony begins (approx. 2–2.5 hours)

Regalia

Regalia Pickup
Pick up your regalia for your afternoon ceremony beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Canada Life Place. You will need your Western ONECard or government-issued photo ID to pick up your regalia. Graduates must rent regalia on-site if they did not preorder.

Regalia Dropoff
After the ceremony, you can return your regalia at Canada Life Place, Gate 4 by 7:00 p.m. Alternatively, if you'd like to take your time, capture memorable photos on campus, you may return your regalia later on Western's campus at the Dellelce Family Bookstore during store hours or at the drop-off box outside the store after 7:00 p.m.

Diplomas and Frames

  • Diplomas will be distributed after crossing the stage. For diploma pick-up or delivery, visit Western’s Diploma Services page.

  • Degree Frames: Proudly honour your achievement by having your degree displayed and preserved in a beautiful frame custom-made in Canada for King's University College graduates. Frames can be purchased online or on-site at the King's Connection during the lunchtime reception at King's.

Additional information

Please check this page regularly for King’s-specific updates.
For any questions about King’s Convocation activities, email convocation@kings.uwo.ca.

For complete ceremony details and the most current information from Western, visit convocation.uwo.ca.