In the weeks leading up to Convocation, UPEI graduates, working with the Grad Class coordinators, plan a variety of activities in addition to the official University-organized Convocation events. Please check back often as once more activities are confirmed, they will be added to this page.

Grad Week 2025

Friday, April 25

Cricket 101 - Beginner's Guide to Cricket
UPEI Turf Field
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Join us to know, understand, and learn how to play cricket, to gear up for the Grad Cricket Match on May 3! You will also get a chance to build your own cricket team or join others during practice to form new teams! Refreshments will be available at the event.

Saturday, April 26

Cricket 101 - Beginner's Guide to Cricket
UPEI Turf Field
12:00 to 1:00 pm 
Join us to know, understand and learn how to play cricket, to gear up for the Grad Cricket Match on May 3! You will also get a chance to build your own cricket team or join others during practice to form new teams! Refreshments will be available at the event.  

Wednesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 7

Campus Closet
Kelley Memorial Building, Room 210
This is a space curated specially for UPEI students to shop for pieces to add to their wardrobe for FREE to get work-ready! The Campus Closet will remain closed on the weekends, and will remain open until 7:00 pm only on May 6.

Friday, May 2

Panther Pride (Now and Forever) 
The Fox & Crow
5:00 to 7:30 pm 
Come join us to celebrate your Panther Spirit! Meet fellow graduating students, staff, faculty, peers and hear from the Alumni network as well! This event is open to all members of the UPEI Panther Community! Food will be available at the event. We will also draw for door prizes!

Saturday, May 3

Grad Cricket Match and BBQ 
UPEI Turf Field
10:30 am to 1:00 pm  
Join us to participate or watch the Grad Cricket Match and enjoy the early afternoon with a free Grad BBQ! This event is open to all members of the UPEI Panther Community. Winners of the cricket match will receive a trophy and a prize pack! Rain location: BBQ in McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre (match cancelled)

Sunday, May 4

Family and Friends Movie Night 
UPEI Quadrangle
6:00 to 9:00 pm  
Join us to watch two movies back-to-back with your family and friends. This event is open to all members of the UPEI Panther Community. Snacks will be available at the event. We will also draw for door prizes. Rain location: McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre

Monday, May 5 

Adulting 101, Episode 1: Career Transitions
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
5:00 to 6:00 pm 
Graduation is often a major time of transition, but transitions happen throughout your career! Navigating changing labour markets, life circumstances, new opportunities, and personal preferences is what career development is all about! Join us for a session facilitated by Shannon Snow, Interim Manager of Experiential Education, as they provide strategies for making good career moves, whatever your degree or goals! Snacks will be available at the event. We will also draw for door prizes.

Tuesday, May 6 

Adulting 101, Episode 2: Personal Finance and Budgeting
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for a session filled with knowledge about budgeting, managing your finances, and expenses. Snacks will be available at the event. We will also draw for door prizes.

Wednesday, May 7 

Adulting 101, Episode 3: Meal Prepping
Bill and Denise Andrew Hall, Room 142
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Join Austin Clement, Director of Ancillary Services and his team to learn how to meal prep, and eat healthy as you learn to balance your new busy work life! Food will be available at the event. We will also draw for door prizes.

Three Minute Thesis (3MT)
The Fox & Crow
5:00 to 7:00 pm 
Come watch our thesis-based graduate students share about their research projects in just 3 minutes each!

Thursday, May 8

Multi Faith Sharing and Blessing 
The Chaplaincy Centre
4:00 to 5:00 pm 
Join us to share gratitude and blessings as you set out on your new career journey and for life as a graduate.

Family and Friends Group Painting 
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Join us for a painting night with your friends and family. This event is open to all members of the UPEI Panther Community!

Friday, May 9

Grad Gala Celebration 
McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre
7:00 to 10:00 pm 
Celebrate your graduation with your peers, with live music and band performances! Finger foods and appetizers will be available at the event. There are also door prizes!

Tuesday, May 13

Convocation Ceremony - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing 
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
10:00 am onwards

Wednesday, May 14 

Convocation Ceremony - McDougall Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering 
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
10:00 am onwards

Thursday, May 15  

Convocation Ceremony - Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Graduate Studies  
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
10:00 am onwards

Friday, May 16

Convocation Ceremony - Faculty of Science
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
10:00 am onwards 

Contact Inara Bhalesha, Student Engagement Officer - binara@upei.ca - if you have questions about Grad Week 2025 events.