late 14c., "assembly of persons," from Old French convocation and directly from Latin convocationem (nominative convocatio), noun of action from past participle stem of convocare "to ca [..]

A ceremony where the new class is officially welcomed and the academic year formally begins. MC Convocation is always the first Thursday of the academic year.

The ceremony recognizing the academic achievement (graduation) of students who successfully complete their academic program. A convocation ceremony is held every June and October.

A formal ceremony of recognition at the completion of a student’s program.

an assembly of university faculty and students during which a ceremony is held to confer degrees on graduates. Also called "commencement" and "graduation ceremony."

The ceremony to celebrate with those students who successfully completed their programs and satisfied the College’s graduation requirements.

A formal assembly at a college or university

The act of calling or assembling by summons. An assembly or meeting. An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs. An academical assembly, in which [..]

Convocation [N] [S]a meeting of a religious character as distinguished from congregation, which was more general, dealing with political and legal matters. Hence it is called an "holy convocation [..]

Convocation consists of all the former student members of the University who have been admitted to a degree (other than an honorary degree) of the University, and those who are members of Congregation [..]

a meeting of a religious character as distinguished from congregation, which was more general, dealing with political and legal matters. Hence it is called an "holy convocation." Such convoc [..]

This term (with one exception)-- (Isaiah 1:13) is applied invariably to meetings of a religious character, in contradistinction to congregation.

Synod of clergy of province of Canterbury or York.    (Sayles, George O. The King's Parliament of England, 144)

a formal ceremony held by universities to award degrees to graduating students.

(n) a group gathered in response to a summons(n) the act of convoking

The annual ceremony held in Athabasca, Alberta on the second Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in June where graduates participate in the conferral of degrees.

Is the ceremony where you are awarded your credential by the Chancellor.