Graduation: Important and Upcoming Dates
Application Deadlines
An Application to Graduate must be submitted by the dates below if you wish to graduate.
Visit Applying to Graduate for additional information.
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Graduation Dates |
Ceremony Dates |
Application Period |
| Fall 2025 |
November 13-14, 2025 |
Applications Close: |
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Winter 2026 |
Graduation Date: February 13, 2026 Ceremony Date: May 26-29, 2026 |
Applications Open: Applications Close: |
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Spring 2026 |
May 26-29, 2026 |
Applications Open: Applications Close: |
Please note that a new application process via Self-Service Banner will be in effect for 2026 graduates. Additional information will be forthcoming.
In-Progress Application Deadlines
Letter of Permission
If you are completing any courses at another Institution on Letter of Permission, you will need to ensure you request a transcript be sent to Records, Saint Mary’s University by the due date listed below.
Please be advised that it is your responsibility to request an official transcript be e-mailed to records@smu.ca.
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Graduation Dates |
Letter of Permission Due Dates |
| Fall 2025 |
September 15, 2025 |
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Winter 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
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Spring 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |
Withdrawal Deadlines
If you wish to withdraw your application to graduate and return to active student status, you must withdraw your graduation application by the date indicated below.
If you withdraw your application, you must RE-APPLY to a future graduation.
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Graduation Dates |
Withdrawal Deadlines |
| Fall 2025 |
September 15, 2025 |
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Winter 2026 |
January 15, 2026 |
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Spring 2026 |
May 1, 2026 |