*Departmental receptions will be added in the coming months
Friday, May 1
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Pin Reception & Ceremony | Graduating Indigenous, Inuit and Metis students are invited to receive their pin, designed by StFX Elder in Residence Kerry Prosper ’09 to signify and celebrate their achievements. | Reception Ceremony |
| Staff Supper | 5:45 pm | |
| Xaverian Farewell | An evening to gather with the graduating class and celebrate the transition from student to graduate, from campus life to the pursuit of excellence and service in the world. Class of 2026 Life Officers will build the class time capsule. Followed by a reception with family and friends. Viewing rooms will be open in Mulroney Hall. | 7:00 pm |
| Xaverian Farewell Viewing & Reception | Family and friends of graduates are invited to a viewing event in Mulroney Hall followed by a reception hosted by the StFX Alumni Association | 7:00pm- Xaverian Farewell Begins 8:30pm - Family & Friends Reception hosted by StFX Alumni Association |
Saturday, May 2
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Grad Brunch | Brunch for grads and their family & friends. | 11:00 am Morrison Hall |
| Convocation Mass | Graduates, family, friends, and alumni are welcome to come together at St. Ninian Cathedral to celebrate Mass. | 4:00 pm St. Ninian Cathedral |
| Chancellors Reception: Celebrating Academic Excellence | StFX Chancellor Mila Mulroney will celebrate Academic Excellence, recognizing our Academic Medalists, Award Winners, Honorary Doctorate recipients and their families. This reception is free for all to attend. | 7:00 pm Scholars Walk, Mulroney Hall |
Sunday, May 3
| Event | Details | Time & Location |
|---|---|---|
| Procession Lineup | Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | 7:30 am Doors open for graduates and guests |
| 2026 Morning Convocation | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Master of Education, Master of Adult Education, Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Business Administration, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Enterprise IT Management, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Digital Marketing | 9:00 am Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 7:30 am) |
| Procession Lineup | Each graduate is given 3 tickets. Tickets can be accessed online at by visiting www.stfx.ca/convocation | 1:30 pm Doors open for graduates and guests |
| 2025 Afternoon Convocation | Master of Science, Master of Applied Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Climate and Environment, Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health, Diploma in Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence | 3:00 pm Main Arena, Keating Centre (Doors open at 1:30 pm) |
| Maritime Buffet | A maritime themed buffet dinner for Graduates and their families. Tickets available here | 6:00 pm Morrison Hall |
Contact
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4545 Alumni Crescent
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