Unfolding of the ceremony

1 p.m.

Dressing and briefing of Center directors, professors, guests of honor and graduates

Graduates are expected on May 11, 2024, starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Centre Mont-Royal. Your punctuality is vital to the success of the graduation ceremony, which relies on complex logistics.

2 p.m.

Opening of the doors (for family and friends)

2:15 p.m.

Line up of the processions

The person in charge of the dressing room will give you precise instructions for your official entry into the ceremony room and your passage onto the stage. Pay close attention.

You will be lined up in a precise order to enter the ceremony room to the applause of your family and friends. It’s important to maintain your position in the procession, as it corresponds to the order in which you will march on stage to receive your diploma.

2:30 p.m

Opening of the ceremony and processions

2:35 p.m.

Welcome speech

2:40 p.m.

Speeches

Pascale Déry, Minister of Higher Education
Alexandre Cloutier, President of Université du Québec
Luc-Alain Giraldeau, General Director of INRS
Isabelle Delisle, INRS Interim Scientific Director

2:55 p.m.

1^st honorary doctorate 

3:06 p.m.

Presentation of master’s and doctoral degrees from the Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre

3:20 p.m.

Presentation of master’s and doctoral degrees from the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre

3:34 p.m.

2^nd honorary doctorate 

3:45 p.m.

Presentation of master’s and doctoral degrees from the Eau Terre Environnement Research Centre

4:10 p.m.

Presentation of master’s and doctoral degrees from the Urbanisation Culture Société Research Centre

4:19 p.m.

3^rd honorary doctorate 

4:30 p.m.

A few word about the INRS Foundation

4:35 p.m.

INRS Foundation Prix Lumières Awards

4:39 p.m.

INRS Executive Chief Office’s Award of Excellence and Governor General’s Gold Academic Medal

4:54 p.m.

Closing word and mortar throwing

During his closing remarks, the master of ceremonies will give you the signal to launch your mortar into the air, one of the highlights of the ceremony. We invite you to collect your mortar if you wish to keep it as a souvenir.

5 p.m.

Wine reception, foyer 3rd floor

A festive moment to share with your loved ones, teachers and fellow graduates!

6:15 p.m.

End of event and departure of the buses

Don’t forget to return your gown and epitome to the dressing room before you leave. You may keep your mortar. Charter buses head back to Quebec City.