Celebrating Royal Roads' Fall 2026 Convocation

On November 6, Royal Roads University will hold its Fall 2026 convocation ceremonies. Graduates will be joined by family members and friends on campus in the Dogwood Auditorium as they receive their academic credentials.

Three ceremonies will be held throughout the day at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m., with a livestream option available for those unable to attend in person. Graduates and their families will also be featured throughout the day on the university's social platforms: TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.

"As we navigate a world undergoing rapid technological shift, what matters most is the human intelligence, creativity, and drive innate in our graduates," says Royal Roads University President and Vice-Chancellor Philip Steenkamp. "Tools and technology will continue to evolve, but true leadership is rooted in courage, care, and community. Our graduates leave Royal Roads fully prepared not only to adapt to the future, but to shape it as extraordinary forces for good."

"It is an honour to celebrate this milestone with our graduates," says Royal Roads Chancellor Lori Wanamaker. "I am proud to stand alongside them today and look forward to seeing how they will apply their knowledge and skills to address the complex challenges facing our world-as leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators."

Celebrating leadership - Honorary Degree Recipient

An exceptional leader will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, at Convocation:

Peter Dhillon, OBC - Dhillon is a leading agribusiness executive, corporate director, and philanthropist. As President and CEO of the Richberry Group of Companies and Chairman of Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., he leads major international agricultural operations. Royal Roads is recognizing him for his championing of agritech innovation, food security, supply chain resilience, and values-driven leadership-including his vital fiscal stewardship as Audit Committee Chair for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Celebrating student excellence

Amy Tucker, Doctor of Social Sciences graduate, receives the Governor General's Gold Medal for her thesis, titled Through Our Eyes: A Photovoice Study of Belonging, Precarity, and Possibility with International Students in Higher Education.

Les Jensen, Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice graduate, receives the Governor General's Silver Medal, presented for the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor's degree program.

Keegan Schemenauer, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies graduate, receives the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation for bridging academic excellence and community practice with vulnerable populations.

For a full list of award recipients for the Royal Roads Chancellor's Award, Founders' Award recipients, President's Scholar Award recipients and a list of the nominees for the Governor General's gold medal, view the Fall 2026 award winners story.

Celebration of students

Indigenous Graduation Celebration - On Thursday, November 5, Elders, Indigenous students, family, and friends will gather for a private celebration to honour students' achievements.

Student Awards and Honours Reception - Chancellor's Award, Royal Roads Founders' Award and President's Scholar Award student recipients will celebrate their awards at a private reception on Thursday afternoon.