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2026 Convocation Ceremony
Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
L.R. Wilson Concert Hall
Event Information
We welcome our graduands, their families, and our MDC community to join us as we gather to celebrate the graduating class of 2026
The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00pm and will take place at L.R. Wilson Concert Hall, located on the first floor of the L.R. Wilson building, directly across the street from McMaster Divinity College. Following the ceremony, join us for a reception in Cullen Hall at McMaster Divinity College.
As space is limited, graduands will be required to RSVP for their guests. Watch for an email from the Student Records department with this form.
Full program will be posted in May.
Livestream
For those who are unable to attend in-person, a livestream will be available. Link will be available early May.
Showcase your achievement
Purchase a Degree Frame
Graduands can now reserve their degree or certificate frame on our website, we will contact you when frames are available for pick up. Frames can also be purchased at the Hurlburt Family Bookstore following the Convocation ceremony. Quantities are limited, reserve your frame to ensure it is in-stock.
Questions? Contact Melissa at westmel@mcmaster.ca.
Getting Here
Directions and Parking
The venue for the ceremony is located directly across from McMaster Divinity College’s building.
A limited number of parking spaces have been reserved for graduands and guests in the L. R. Wilson Hall Underground lot, and Lots B and C. While space has been reserved, the cost of parking is the responsibility of graduates and their guests. If there is no visitor space available in these lots when you arrive (if the lot is marked “full”), press the “help” button and let the attendant know you are attending the McMaster Divinity College Convocation event, and they will open visitor space for you. Please forward these instructions on to your guests and ensure both you and your guests leave adequate time to find parking and find their seats prior to the start of the program. Parking in the McMaster Divinity College lot will not be available for this event.
We want to see how you celebrate!
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