Events for grads of the Class of 2023
Each year, Mount Allison hosts a number of celebratory events and activities for graduates during Convocation Weekend.
Grads can purchase Grad Bracelets at the MASU Office until April 30.
What's included in the Grad Bracelet?
Grad Bracelets include entry to:
- East Coast Kitchen Party Warmup - Pizza Party
- East Coast Kitchen Party with Signal Hill
- Grad Lawn Party
- Dessert Reception
- Garnet & Gold Gala
- Sunday Brunch
- Night of Appreciation
For those on campus and attending Convocation Weekend, masks will be required in Convocation Hall during the formal graduation ceremonies on Monday, May 15. For all other Convocation and Reunion events, masks will not be required.
Friday, May 12
Registration opens
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Location: Windsor Hall
First stop, registration! Pick up your Convocation Weekend Bracelet and key to your on-campus accommodations.
Owens Art Gallery Open House
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Owens Art Gallery
Open House includes tours of the vaults.
Friday Prayers for Muslims
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Manning multi-faith room (lower level of the chapel)
Prayers are self-led by those in attendance. Some prayer rugs are available.
2SLGBTQ+ Social for grads and alumni
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: The Pond
East Coast Kitchen Party Warmup — Pizza Party
Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Bennett House Lounge
Cost: $15 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet
Grab some pizza and garlic fingers before heading over to the Kitchen Party at Jennings.
East Coast Kitchen Party with Signal Hill
Time: 9:30 p.m.-Midnight (doors open at 9 p.m.)
Location: Jennings Hall
Cost: $25 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance on Eventbrite or at Tidewater Books. No tickets at the door.
Everyone is invited to attend this Friday night concert with Eastern Canada's premiere show band — Signal Hill.
Saturday, May 13
Registration continues
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Windsor Hall
Registration continues for late arrivals.
Grad Lawn Party
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: South Side
Cost: $15 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet
Enjoy your favourite lawn games like Spikeball and Washer Toss while a live DJ plays your class' playlists.
2023 Fine Arts Graduate Exhibition Opening
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Owens Art Gallery
MtA Trivia
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Location: The Pond
Everyone is welcome to test their trivia knowledge on everything MtA for a chance to win great prizes.
Class of 2023 Class Photo
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Convocation Hall Steps
After the official class photo, the Class of 1973 will join the Class of 2023 to take a historic photo of the two classes together.
Dessert Reception
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: PCCA
Cost: $20 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet
Garnet & Gold Gala presented by the 2023 & 2024 Grad Class Executive
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: WMSC
Cost: $10 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet
Sunday, May 14
Brunch
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Jennings Hall
Cost: $10 if you don't have a Grad Bracelet
Convocation Weekend Recital
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Motyer-Fancy Theatre, Purdy Crawford Centre for the Arts
Night of Appreciation hosted by the Class of 2023
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Jennings Hall
Cost: $15 if you don't have a grad bracelet
Thanking our Mount Allison community, family, and friends. Enjoy a taste of Sackville with food from local establishments. Open to members of the Class of 2023, and their family and friends.
Monday, May 15
Morning Convocation Ceremony — BSc, MSc, BComm
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Convocation Hall
Grads, please be on hand at the PCCA one hour before your ceremony. Have your cap, gown, and hood (folded) with you. Watch live stream.
Lunch for grads and families
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Location: Jennings Dining Hall
Cost: $10 at the door
Menu: pulled pork sandwiches, chicken fajitas, vegan chili, mac and cheese, mixed green salad, apple crisp, chocolate cake.
Afternoon Convocation Ceremony — BA, BMus, BFA
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Grads, please be on hand at the PCCA one hour before your ceremony. Have your cap, gown, and hood (folded) with you. Watch live stream.
All day
- Diploma framing, Gracie's Café
- Bookstore, Wallace McCain Student Centre