George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Stay on track for graduation by keeping up with key convocation deadlines and milestones. This page outlines important dates for George Brown Polytechnic graduates, including eligibility reviews, RSVP deadlines, ceremony information, and other activities related to Convocation 2026.
Review the dates below to ensure you complete all required steps on time and are prepared to celebrate your achievement with confidence.
Important Graduation and Convocation Dates for: Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Spring 2027 Terms
| Description | Fall 2026 Term | Winter 2027 Term | Spring 2027 Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transcripts Available with Graduation status: Check your Academic Progress Report on STU-VIEW to ensure you have graduated. | January 8 | April 30 | August 26 |
| Update your Address and Phone Number: To receive your credential in the mail please ensure that we have the most up to date address for you. You can update your address online on STU-VIEW or by contacting the Polytechnic. | January 8 | June 1 | September 7 |
| Notification of Not Eligible to Graduate status: If you have an Academic Progress Report that is not met, a "not eligible to graduate" status will be entered on your record. We will notify you by email to your George Brown and Personal email. Any questions regarding this status should be directed to your academic department. | January 18 | May 10 | September 7 |
| Application to Graduate: If your Academic Progress Report does not show a Credential Status of Potential Graduate and you are in the final semester of your program, you must apply to graduate. Applications received after the deadline will be processed after the credentials are mailed or after the Convocation ceremonies for the Winter term graduates. See here for the online Application to Graduate | January 8 | May 3 | August 31 |
| Financial Holds: All outstanding fees must be paid in order to receive your credential. If you clear your outstanding balance after this date, send an inquiry to the Records Department and we will mail your credential. | January 11 | May 24 | September 1 |
| Mailing Credentials | January 26 | July 5 | September 20 |