The hard work of thousands of University of Saskatchewan students has finally paid off, as convocation takes place this week.

This spring, 3,976 students will receive 4,289 degrees, certificates and diplomas.

First on the list, the College of Education students will convocate Monday at 2:00 p.m.

Also, several awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Researcher Award and the Distinguished Teacher Award, as well as two honorary degrees. Those are going to Murad Ahmed Al-Katib, Honorary Doctor of Laws, and Dr. Gagandeep Kang, Honorary Doctor of Science.

Ceremonies:

June 1, 2 pm: College of Education

June 2, 9 am: College of Arts and Science, Office of the Provost, and School of Public Health

June 2, 2 pm: College of Arts and Science, School of Environment and Sustainability, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy

June 3, 9 am: Edwards School of Business, and College of Law

June 3, 2 pm: College of Agriculture and Bioresources, and Western College of Veterinary Medicine

June 4, 9 am: Colleges of Kinesiology, Medicine, and Pharmacy and Nutrition

June 4, 2 pm: Colleges of Dentistry, and Nursing

June 5, 9 am: College of Engineering