Preliminary Information (to be confirmed)
- Masks are not required inside the RBC Convention Centre.
- They will not be checking for vaccination cards when you enter the facility.
- There is no capacity limit inside the Convocation Hall; your whole family can attend the event!
- Please make sure everyone eats dinner before going to the venue. Our ceremony usually lasts between 2.5 to 3 hours!
- Please visit this link for parking availability: https://www.wcc.mb.ca/venue/parking/
- Information on how to reach the Convocation Hall will be posted here sometime in June.
Preliminary Timeline
6:00 pm - Doors open to the Convocation Hall. Rush seating only. Please do not sit on rows designated to Maples staff and special guests/dignitaries.
6:30 pm - Grads should be in the backstage area and start lining up for the grad procession.
7:00 pm - Convocation ceremony starts.
*9:30 pm - After the ceremony, grads return their gown and vee-stole backstage (don't forget the hanger!). They will also receive their actual diploma and their grad gift during this time.
* = approximate time
Convocation Rehearsal
- During this time, the grads will practice lining up for the grad procession.
- We will also show you where to go when you arrive at the RBC Convention Centre. The grads entrance is different from the guest entrance.
- We will also give out the grad gowns, vee-stoles, and caps after the rehearsal. Take lots of pictures with your family before the event!
- Your grad gown and vee-stole are rental items. Please take care of them while they are in your possession. You will be returning them immediately after Convocation.
- Please do not forget to bring the hanger that comes with your grad gown.
- Note that if your gown and vee-stole are not returned, you will have to pay for the full cost of the gown and vee-stole.
