Event Information

THOMPSON RIVERS UNIVERSITY

Convocation Ceremony

Accommodations

Off-campus accommodations are available, many close to the university. For a listing of accommodations in the area, visit Tourism Kamloops.

Disability accommodations

The university, upon request, provides accommodation services for convocating students with disabilities.

Students with disabilities who are convocating or persons with disabilities who are a member of the convocating student’s family should email ceremonies@tru.ca.

Parking

Graduates and guests are encouraged to park in lots W and T1, which can be seen in the map below. Enter campus via the West Gate and take University Drive to Lot W or Lot T1. Parking in these lots is $5 for the day. There will be a shuttle service running from these lots to the Tournament Capital Fieldhouse.

There is limited accessible parking available at the TCC. TCC visitors displaying a valid disabled parking permit can park for free and do not need to register their license plate.

The map below also includes recommended pedestrian routes from the TCC to the Horticulture Gardens and other points on campus.

For additional information on available parking or more information on how to pay for parking, please visit parking.

Ceremony duration

The ceremony is about 90 minutes.

Limited seating

Each graduate is allowed to bring six guests. Tickets are not required but seating is on a first-come, first-seated basis. Arrive early to ensure you're seated.

Accessibility

There is reserved seating for disabled, elderly and other guests who have mobility impairments and one or two accompanying guests. Arrive early to find suitable parking and seating.

Live video

All convocation ceremonies are broadcast live online for those unable to attend.

  • Broadcasts normally begin five or 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
  • We list all times in Pacific Time.
  • Recordings of the live broadcast are available shortly after each ceremony.

Frames, memorabilia and souvenirs

The Bookstore in the Campus Activity Centre carries frames and other graduation memorabilia. You can also shop for TRU souvenirs.

Roses for grads

In June, only fresh roses are available for purchase on the day of the ceremony.

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