Apply to Graduate and Celebrate Your Success
Congratulations on your achievement!
To officially complete your program and receive your parchment, you need to apply to graduate in your Student Dashboard by March 16, 2025. Skipping this step could leave your transcript incomplete and delay the receipt of your parchment.
Celebrate your success at Convocation!
This is your moment to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment that brought you here. Cross the stage with your classmates and share this milestone with the friends, family, and supporters who’ve been cheering you on.
Event details:
Convocation will take place at Co-op Place on June 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Apply to Graduate & Attend Convocation
Information for graduates, guests, faculty and staff is available below.
Convocation Information
What is the deadline to apply to graduate?
The deadline to apply to graduate is March 16, 2026. If you want to receive your credential, please email records@mhc.ab.ca or call 403-529-3844.
When and where will the convocation ceremony take place?
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (approx.)
Co-op Place, 2802 Box Springs Way NW
When should I arrive and where do I go?
All graduates participating in the ceremony will enter Co-op Place through the Stage Door entrance at the southeast end of the arena, indicated here:
You need to be in your convocation gown and ready to line up no later than 12 p.m. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle or with friends or family.
Staff will be on hand to assist with your convocation gown and stole and provide you with the required material you need to cross the stage. The material will be labelled with your program and name. It is important that you keep this material with you until you cross the stage during the ceremony. Staff line you up in alphabetical order (by last name) in your program. It is important that you maintain that order for the duration of the ceremony.
How long is the ceremony?
The ceremony will last approximately 2.5 hours. You and your guests are asked to remain seated in the arena for the duration of the ceremony.
What happens after the ceremony?
To celebrate your accomplishments, you and your guests are invited for complimentary refreshments at the Alumni Social on the concourse immediately following your ceremony. Please plan to attend and enjoy the celebration with your fellow graduates, instructors, and college staff.
GOWNS
How do I order my gown?
Apply to graduate and order your gown for convocation in your Student Dashboard.
Where do I pick up my gown?
Convocation gowns will be available for pick up on June 11, 2026 from 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. and June 12, 2026 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. through the Stage Door entrance at the southeast end of Co-op Place.
Gowns must be returned to the same location that you picked it up at by 5 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Should a gown fail to be returned, a hold will be placed on your account until the gown is returned or paid for. If your gown is returned late, you will be responsible for the cost of shipping it to the gown provider in Winnipeg.
What should I wear?
The convocation gowns are warm, so consider the weather and wear appropriate clothing the day of your ceremony. The gowns typically fall to mid-calf, so business dress and comfortable shoes are suggested.
GUESTS & PARKING
How many guests can I invite?
There is no limit on the number of people you may invite. The main doors at the front of Co-op Place open for guests at 12 p.m.
Where can my guests and I park?
Graduates will enter Co-op Place through the Stage Door entrance on the southeast side of the building, so it is recommended you park in the parking lot adjacent to those doors. Your guests will enter through the main doors on the north side of the building; parking on the north, east, or west side of Co-op Place is advisable.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Will there be graduation photos?
Lifetouch Photography will be at Medicine Hat College in April (exact dates TBD) to take photos of graduates in their gowns, caps, and hoods/vee stoles (all regalia will be provided). Watch for the dates to be announced in the Student eNews.
On the day of convocation Lifetouch Photography will be set up backstage at Co-op Place from 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. to take free individual grad photos courtesy of TD Insurance. They will also be available to do paid portrait sessions on the concourse of Co-op Place after the ceremony (approx. 3:30 p.m.) until 5 p.m.
I indicated that I would attend the ceremony but I am no longer able to do so. Who should I contact?
Please email records@mhc.ab.ca to let them know you are no longer attending.
Will the ceremony be available online for those unable to attend in-person?
There is a live stream of the convocation ceremony scheduled on June 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
Welcome family and friends to Convocation 2026! We are grateful for your support as we celebrate our graduates.
Ceremony details
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. (doors open at noon)
Location: Co-op Place I 2802 Box Springs Link NW
Other important info
- The ceremony is expected to last two and a half hours.
- Out of respect for all graduates, we ask that you remain for the duration of the ceremony.
- An alumni social will immediately follow the ceremony on the concourse level. All guests are invited to stay for light refreshments and celebration.
- Lifetouch Photography will be available to do portrait sessions on the concourse of Co-op Place after the ceremony until 5 p.m.
Gowns
Gown orders will be opening soon - watch On Campus for updates.
All regalia will be available in the designated gowning areas at Co-op Place on June 12, 2026. Faculty regalia will be located in the Tigers Den, while student marshal and platform party gowns will be available in the Molson Lounge. Both areas can be accessed via the main entrance on the northwest side of Co-op Place. Gowns must be returned by 5 p.m. on June 12, 2026.
Attending Convocation
Faculty, platform party members, and student marshals are asked to enter through the main entrance on the northwest side of Co-op Place between 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to an Alumni Social on the concourse after the ceremonies.
The main entrance for faculty and student marshals to enter is indicated here:
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include gown sorting, gowning students, greeting, and ushering. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jenna at jwilliams@mhc.ab.ca.
Attending Convocation
All staff members are invited to attend the convocation ceremony at Co-op Place on June 12, 2026. If you plan on attending, please speak to your supervisor to ensure there will be adequate coverage in your area that day.
Please enter through the main doors at Co-op Place prior to the ceremony starting at 1 p.m. You are invited to join the graduates at an Alumni Social on the concourse after the ceremonies.
Gowns
Gown orders will be opening soon - watch On Campus for updates.
All regalia will be available in the designated gowning areas at Co-op Place on June 12, 2026. Faculty regalia will be located in the Tigers Den, while student marshal and platform party gowns will be available in the Molson Lounge. Both areas can be accessed via the main entrance on the northwest side of Co-op Place. Gowns must be returned by 5 p.m. on June 12, 2026.
Attending Convocation
Faculty, platform party members, and student marshals are asked to enter through the main entrance on the northwest side of Co-op Place between 12 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. Everyone is invited to an Alumni Social on the concourse after the ceremonies.
The main entrance for faculty and student marshals to enter is indicated here:Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include gown sorting, gowning students, greeting, and ushering. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jenna at jwilliams@mhc.ab.ca.
Live Stream June 13 I 1PM
Have questions?
For more information regarding convocation, please contact:
Student Services
records@mhc.ab.ca
