All students in a credit program (degree, applied degree, diploma or certificate) must apply to graduate — whether or not you choose to attend your convocation ceremony.
What's the difference?
Graduation is your achievement, you've completed your program and you’re ready for that next step.
Convocation is the celebration, that moment you walk across the stage to receive your parchment, and we recognize your success.
Apply to graduate
How to register for graduation once you complete your program requirements.
Graduation for apprentices
In your final period of technical training, and if you finished at least one additional period at SAIT, you can apply to receive a certificate of accomplishment.
Applying for the SAIT parchment will recognize your time at SAIT and allow you to attend the convocation ceremony.
Your journeyman certificate will be issued by Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Continuing Education students
Students who started and completed a non-credit program (certificate of achievement, certificate of completion) prior to July 2020 must submit a Credential Request form directly to the Office of the Registrar.
For students in a non-credit program started and completed after July 2020, contact the Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies.
Graduation photos
Capture your graduation with professional portraits. Book a session with Everest today.
A $30 non-refundable sitting fee is required to reserve your time slot (payable by debit or credit card). This fee covers the photographer's time, the use of SAIT's official regalia (cap and gown), and access to an online gallery of proofs where you can view all your images (we take 10-16 different poses).
To help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience, please arrive fully prepared for your appointment.
- You may bring up to two outfits for your session - graduation attire counts as one outfit.
- You are welcome to wear your own dress shirt in any colour, with or without a tie.
- If wearing a tie, please ensure it is pre-tied before your appointment or bring a clip-on tie.
- If you prefer not to wear a dress shirt, we recommend a V-neck or scoop-neck top.
- You are welcome to wear your own dress shirt in any colour, with or without a tie.
- Hair and makeup must be completed prior to your session start time.
- If you plan to include a special prop, please have it ready upon arrival.
A graduation gown, cap, tassel and v-stole or hood for your school will be provided by the photographer.
Upcoming dates
- Sept. 29 to 30 - Everest Solutions Calgary Studio, 5329 72 Ave. SE, Unit 30, Calgary, AB, T2C 4X4
- Oct. 26 to 30 – AA119, Heritage Hall, SAIT Main Campus
After your session, you can choose to purchase images individually or select from various photo packages, with prices ranging from approximately $70 to $380. Don't miss this opportunity to capture your major achievement!
Everest Solutions will also be onsite at the Convocation ceremonies to take photos as you cross the stage. A complimentary digital download will be available for all graduates.
Contact us at
Office of the Registrar
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.