Convocation is a great public occasion when the university celebrates the accomplishments of its graduates. Senate convenes Convocation twice a year – in June and November – to confer degrees on students, recognize honorary degree recipients and award medals and prizes. Students who graduate in February are invited to attend the June convocation ceremony. All ceremonies take place in the Fieldhouse, which is part of the Physical Recreation Complex. Parking will be available, without charge, to students and their guests in Lots P5, P4, P3 and P9.

Please note: All students must apply to graduate at: http://central.carleton.ca

Honorary Degree Speeches

June 2012 Honorary Degree recipients’ speeches will be posted here when available. For a list of this year’s recipients please click here.


Spring 2012 Convocation is being held from June 5 to 8, 2012. There will be two ceremonies daily, at 9:30 a.m. and at 2 p.m. The ceremonies will be held in the Fieldhouse.

Please click here for a detailed schedule of ceremonies.