Spring Convocation 2026 welcomes 3,976 more USask alumni

SASKATOON — Spring convocation at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes place between Monday, June 1 and Friday, June 5, 2026.

This spring, 3,976 students will receive 4,289 degrees, certificates and diplomas from USask. These graduates join a century-old community of more than 180,000 alumni worldwide whose contributions are helping to shape our world.

All eight ceremonies will be streamed live on the convocation webpage. 

Media information: 

  • Before arriving, please contact John Shelling. 
  • Parking is available in front of Merlis Belsher Place for the media. Pylons will block reserved spaces. (Note: they will not be marked for media.) 

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  • New President: This will be the first convocation with Vince Bruni-Bossio as University President. Bruni-Bossio is the 12th president and vice-chancellor in USask’s history. Bruni-Bossio will be formally installed as president during the June 1st ceremony. The Lieutenant Governor, Her Honour the Honorable Bernadette McIntyre will be present to administer the oath of office.    
  • A number of awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award and the Distinguished Teacher Award, as well as two honorary degrees. 
    • Honorary Degree recipients include: 

Ceremonies: 

June 1, 2 pm: College of Education

June 2, 9 am: College of Arts and Science, Office of the Provost, and School of Public Health     

June 2, 2 pm: College of Arts and Science, School of Environment and Sustainability, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy     

June 3, 9 am: Edwards School of Business, and College of Law     

June 3, 2 pm: College of Agriculture and Bioresources, and Western College of Veterinary Medicine     

June 4, 9 am: Colleges of Kinesiology, Medicine, and Pharmacy and Nutrition     

June 4, 2 pm: Colleges of Dentistry, and Nursing     

June 5, 9 am: College of Engineering 

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For more information, contact 

John Shelling
USask Communications Co-ordinator
john.shelling@usask
306-914-1221