Convocation Ceremony

Where to stay

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

Accessibility

The Tournament Capital Centre is a wheelchair accessible venue. For those unable to sit in the general seating area in the bleachers, accessible floor seating will be provided. Please see an usher for assistance. Please note that the TCC does not have wheelchairs available for guest use.

There are designated accessible parking spots at the Tournament Capital Centre. TCC visitors displaying a valid disabled parking permit can park for free and do not need to register their licence plate. Those requiring parking for more than two hours can make arrangements with staff at the TCC Front Counter.

Parking

Graduates and guests are encouraged to park in parking lot N (Economy). Enter campus via the West Gate and take University Drive to parking lot N, located behind the North Tower residence building. Parking in this lot is $4 for the day. To pay for daily parking, scan the SMRTpass QR code located in the parking lot. Alternatively, you can pay online at https://smrtpass.net/ either before or after you arrived on campus on a computer or tablet, using these instructions:

1. Enter Zone ID 1048 (General), or 1046 (Economy), or 1045 (Visitor).
2. Enter License Plate and payment information.

There will be a shuttle service running from parking lot N to the Tournament Capital Centre, and returning after the ceremony.

Shuttle times:

Parking Lot N to the TCC: 9:15am - 10:30am

TCC to Parking Lot N: 12:00 pm – 1:30pm

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

Ceremony duration

Ceremony duration may vary based on the number of graduates. Estimated ceremony duration is 1.5 - 2 hours.

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.

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.

Photography

For your graduation portraits and/or photography on Convocation Day, Kim Anderson Communications and Photography provides professional photography services to TRU graduates.

Booking information: TRU Grad Portraits - Kim Anderson.

Roses, frames, memorabilia and souvenirs

There will be fresh flowers, frames, and other TRU memorabilia available to purchase at the TCC.

Pre-order your flowers.

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