October 29-30, 2025
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CONGRATULATIONS,
GRADUATES!
We at Yorkville University can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments with you at the Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen St., on October 29 - 30, 2025. Your convocation ceremony will take place in the Pointe Sainte Anne Ballroom.
Gown Process
Your gowns will be ready for pick-up at the Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen St. in the Barker’s Point A Room at the following times:
Tuesday, October 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (ADT)
Wednesday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ADT)
Thursday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ADT)
Please enter the building through the main doors and you will be directed to the Barker’s Point A Room. This is where you will pick up your gowns, hoods, caps and name cards. Gowns and hoods are to be returned to the Barker’s Point A Room following the reception. $150 will be charged for any gowns and hoods not returned. The caps are yours to keep.
What to Expect during the convocation ceremony
The ceremonies are expected to last approximately 2 hours each. We kindly ask that you stay in your seat for the duration of the ceremony and keep noise to a minimum.
Each graduate will be called up on stage to be recognized and have a picture taken with Yorkville University President & Vice Chancellor Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes. Each graduate is expected to return to their seat after crossing the stage.
Following the ceremony there will be a light reception, where you will have the opportunity to socialize with your fellow graduates, faculty, family members and friends.
Professional photos taken during the ceremony will be shared with you via email at a later date.
Graduation day entering the ceremony
Once you have your gown, please meet in the foyer on the main floor and find the Marshal holding a sign with your program and group name. Here, you will be directed to form a line in alphabetical order. You will enter the ceremony together as a graduating class
Guidelines for Academic Regalia at Convocation
The wearing of academic regalia is a tradition that has persisted from the Middle Ages, derived from the monasteries and wearing of clerical robes, and continued in a new way as universities were founded. The degree hood was originally part of the monk’s habit and eventually, the hood became separate from the gown, variegated in colour, and emblematic of fields of study, degrees, and universities.
For the mortarboard, the tassel is worn to left until graduation and is moved to the right during the ceremony. For photographs, the tassel should be worn on the right.
Graduates are to wear the appropriate gown and hood for the degree or diploma being conferred at the convocation ceremony.
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New Brunswick Convocation Ceremony
Graduation Ceremonies
On Wednesday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the following graduating classes:
- Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy who conferred their degree in May – September, 2025
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology graduates who conferred their degree in May – September, 2025
On Thursday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m., we will celebrate the following graduating classes:
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology graduates who conferred their degree in May – September
If your degree is not conferred by September 26, 2025 you will not be eligible to attend and will be invited to the next ceremony in June 2026.
**You would have received a specific invitation and RSVP link to the ceremony you are invited to attend**
As Yorkville University continues to grow, we’ve made the decision to host two ceremonies this fall, as follows:
***If you are unclear on which ceremony you should be attending or have any questions, please open a service request using one of the following links:
For active students:
https://yorkvilleu.freshservice.com/support/catalog/items/57
For Alumni:
https://yorkvilleu.freshservice.com/support/tickets/new
You will only receive an RSVP to the ceremony that you are eligible to attend.
Typical Ceremony Schedule
Ceremony will last approximately 2 hours and is followed by a light reception.
Graduates arrive approximately two hours early
Collect your gowns (if you didn’t the day before) and get in place for the event.
Doors open for guests one hour before ceremony time
Doors will open for your guests 1 hour prior to the ceremony, and guest seating is on a first-come, first- served basis
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Dress code: Semi-formal or business attire encouraged.
For those of you who are unable to attend Yorkville University’s 2025 Gala Convocation in person, we will be livestreaming the ceremony below. We also encourage everyone to share this link with your loved ones, so they might celebrate with you in this moment of great achievement.
***Please note this will be a livestream only and not an interactive online graduation.
Dress code:
Semi-formal or business attire encouraged.
For those of you who are unable to attend Yorkville University’s 2025 Gala Convocation in person, we will be livestreaming the ceremony below. We also encourage everyone to share this link with your loved ones, so they might celebrate with you in this moment of great achievement.
***Please note this will be a livestream only and not an interactive online graduation.
Watch It Here
CEREMONY LIVE STREAM
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There will be a photographer covering the ceremony and taking photos of each graduate on the stage. After the graduation celebration, we will send out a link where you will be able to download your photos for free.
Parking Information
Parking for events at the Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC) is easy and convenient.
Parking Under Cover
The FCC provides ample parking for visitors. The attached East End garage provides seven levels of parking, and additional spaces are located underneath the FCC for a total of 529 parking spots, with reasonable parking fees in effect 24/7. Less than two blocks away, the 535 Brunswick Street parking garage offers another 390 parking spaces.
Meters and Surface Lots
Dozens of meters line the streets adjacent to the FFC (Queen, King, and much of St. John Street). At the end of Carleton Street, next to the river behind Officer’s Square and just a block from the FCC, another 70 spots of surface, metered parking are available. Meters and surface lots are free of charge after 5 p.m. (ADT) daily and all weekend long.
Please remember to celebrate this special day with us on social media by using the hashtag #YorkvilleGrad2025
Arriving by Car
Approaching from east (Moncton, Saint John, Halifax)
Approaching from west (Edmundston, Bangor, Maine)
The Fredericton International Airport has regular flights from Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax, to name a few. Once you land, a 15-minute taxi ride alongside the gorgeous Saint John River will put you at the Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC), in the heart of downtown. Once at FCC, stay up-to-date on flight changes through conveniently located digital signs, which maintain a direct link to YFC flight information.
Arriving by Air
Directions to Ceremony
Yorkville University’s 2025 Graduation Celebration Ceremony will take place in the Pointe Sainte Anne Ballroom at the Fredericton Convention Centre, which is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Fredericton at 670 Queen St. – close to many accommodations, restaurants and shopping.
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The Alumni Network
As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your journey after graduation, we want to remind you that your connection with Yorkville University doesn’t end here. You are now part of the YU Alumni Network. To ensure you receive updates on perks, benefits, upcoming alumni events, and networking opportunities, please take a moment to update your contact information with us below:
We look forward to seeing you thrive as part of our alumni community!
Be a Part of YU's Graduation Celebration Video
- Start off the video by saying "Congratulations!"
- What achievement at Yorkville University are you most proud of?
- What message do you have for your fellow graduating classmates?
Please note that by submitting your video, you grant us permission to use it for select marketing purposes across digital and non-digital platforms. To this end, kindly fill out and upload the attached waiver forms along with your video.
Submit a short self-shot 1 minute video answering the following questions:
We kindly ask you to upload your video and signed waivers at the provided link by EOD Monday, March 25th.
***If you are unclear on which ceremony you should be attending or have any questions, please open a service request using one of the following links:
For active students:
https://yorkvilleu.freshservice.com/support/catalog/items/57
For Alumni:
https://yorkvilleu.freshservice.com/support/tickets/new
You will only receive an RSVP to the ceremony that you are eligible to attend.
Celebrate the Class of 2025!
Join us in honouring Yorkville University’s graduates and their incredible achievements during today’s convocation ceremony.