Guide for Graduating Students
Welcome, graduating students!
You’re in the final stretch of your creative journey at Emily Carr University. This guide brings together everything you need to graduate, from applying to graduate, to celebrating your achievements at Convocation, to showcasing your work in The Show.
Key Contacts
Step One: Apply to Graduate
All degree students must submit a formal application to graduate — even if you don’t plan to attend Convocation. Key details include:
- Application deadlines for spring and fall graduation
- Information on parchments, transcripts and exhibitions
- Eligibility requirements and grading timelines
Step Two: Explore Graduate Awards
Each year, Emily Carr celebrates graduating students whose work demonstrates creativity, excellence and impact across art, design and media.
- See this year’s award recipients and juries
- Explore detailed award descriptions and deadlines
- Learn about eligibility and how to apply for awards
Step Three: Learn about Convocation
Convocation is the highlight of your academic journey — a celebration of creativity, community and accomplishment.
- Learn about ceremony dates, location and timing
- Find speaker information and downloadable ceremony materials
- Review programs and guest details
Step Four: Exhibit in The Show
Each spring, The Show celebrates the work of ECU’s graduating class — both on campus and online.
- Review the Show Handbook for submission details
- Learn about eligibility for on-campus and virtual exhibitions
- Prepare documentation for Grad Award consideration
Connect with Alumni
Graduating means joining a vibrant community of artists, designers and media creators around the world. Visit the Alumni Relations Hub (next to Reception) during The Show installation dates for refreshments, information about the ECU Alumni Association, and a welcome gift to celebrate your next chapter.