Convocation 2026

Congratulations on reaching this important milestone. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with fellow graduates, family, friends, faculty, and staff at the Professional, Applied and Continuing Education (PACE) Convocation Ceremony.

This page has all the information you need to officially graduate the program.

The University of Winnipeg Professional, Applied and Continuing Education convocation ceremony will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM on campus.

Graduates will receive an email the last week of August – first week of September with a link to reserve your Graduation regalia. All graduates are invited to attend the ceremony, if you did not receive an email, lost the link, or need assistance please email pace.events@uwinnipeg.ca 

Please check this page regularly for updates.

Convocation Ceremony Details:

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Duckworth Centre
Address: 400 Spence Street, Winnipeg, MB

Capture the moment, order your professional convocation photo by completing the PACE Convocation Photos form.

Graduate Checklist for October 15, 2026 (Program)

• Doors will open one hour and close 15 minutes before the ceremony. Late guests will not be permitted into the ceremony until the entire procession has ended. Please remember to allow extra time for parking.
• 12:45 pm – 1:45 p.m. Pick up your processional car and gown in the Axworthy Health & Recplex, 350 Spence Street
  • You need your processional card to pick-up your cap and gown and to line-up in the graduation procession.
  • During the ceremony, you will present this card to the Registrar before you cross the stage. It will be used to announce your name as you receive your certificate or diploma
  • Please note: Personal items/purses should be left with your family or friends or we suggest you wear a garment with pockets underneath your gown.
• 1:30 – 1:45 Report to the marshaling area on the second floor to the Axworthy Health & Recplex. Procession will leave the marshalling area at 2:15 PM.
  • The Graduation Procession follows a route that involves an extended walking path which includes stairs. Please email us if you feel this may be a concern and an alternate procession arrangement will be made.
  • Please note due to the number of stairs and flooring in the Recplex, we do NOT recommend you wear shoes with high heels.
  • Cell phones are to be turned off during the ceremony and should be left with family or friends.
  • Remember to take your procession card to the stage with you as this will be used to announce your name.
  • The cap tassel should be worn over the right front edge of the cap during the procession and prior to officially graduating.
• Return your gown to Gaspard on the 2nd floor of the Recplex (350 Spence Street) before 5:00 PM. Students who do not return their gown after graduation will be charged a rental fee.
  • Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served immediately after the Convocation ceremony in Riddell Hall.