Convocation

• Graduates do not require a ticket to attend their own convocation
• Each graduate is eligible for two (2) free guest tickets for their convocation ceremony.
• Once RSVP closes, additional tickets may be available for purchase on a first come, first serve basis subject to availability. We kindly ask you to refrain from requesting additional tickets until notification of availability has been sent. 
• Only guests with a ticket will be granted admittance to the Auditorium. All attendees, including children requiring a seat, must have a ticket.

The 2026 Convocation Ceremony will be held at the Keyano College Theatre located at 8115 Franklin Avenue. Parking at Keyano College is available at several lots around the Clearwater Campus. Keyano College utilizes the Honk Mobile App for all parking transactions. This platform allows for both daily and permit parking payments.

How To Use the Honk App:

• Download and install the Honk app from the App Store or Google Play
• Create a free account and add your vehicle's license plate and payment information.
• Locate your parking zone using the app or by referring to signage in the lot.
• Select your desired parking duration, confirm your details, and complete the payment.
• Receive notifications 15 minutes before your parking time expires, with the option to extend your session directly through the app.
• For those without the app, HonkTAP signs are available in Keyano Facilities Main Lobbies. Simply tap or scan your phone to pay without downloading the app.

• Graduates should proceed directly to the gowning room, located in AC 122 next to the Esports Arena to sign in with Keyano College Volunteers by last name. If they have not already picked up their assigned regalia and tickets, they can do so here.
• Graduates are requested to arrive and sign in 60 minutes prior to their Ceremony Time to ensure adequate timing for gowning and seat assignments. 

Graduates are required to present either their Keyano College Photo ID or their Government Issues Photo ID at the sign in desk to receive their ceremony card with their name, program and seat assignment.

• Ceremony card – At the sign in you will receive a ceremony card containing your seat assignment, name and program. This card designates your position in the processional and how your name will be announced when crossing the stage. It is important that you keep your ceremony card safe and avoid crumpling or creasing it. If you lose it, please inform a volunteer in the gowning room immediately.
• Gowning Room – Volunteers will be in AC 122 to assist with Gowning and any thing that you need during this time.
• Returning Gowns – Please return the gowns to the Office of the Registrar following your ceremony. Please do this no later than 4:20 PM or it will not be accepted. You will need photo ID, your graduation gown and Vstole or Hood. Your graduation cap is yours to keep!

If your gown is not returned to the Office of the Registrar by June 5th at 4:20PM – you will be charged a $100 late fee to your student account.

• Graduates will be lined up based on their ceremony cards in the gowning room. This will be determined by last name and by program. The processional will follow the Grand Marshall who holds the ceremonial mace, platform party and dignitaries into the Keyano Theatre for the ceremony. 
• Once the presentation of the degrees begin, volunteers will prompt Graduates to line up to cross the stage, receive congratulations from the President & CEO and smile!