Learn about applying to graduate. Choose your student profile under “Attending Convocation?”

If the registration period is closed, submit a completed registration for degree and request for diploma form (PDF, 288KB) to your faculty.

Ceremonies typically last approximately two hours.

Yes, a professional photographer will be on site.  Learn more about the day of your ceremony (scroll to the “Photography” section).

Yes. Following Convocation, you can keep your academic gown and hood for 45 minutes to take pictures.

Aside from wearing the mandatory academic gown and hood for the Convocation ceremony, there’s no dress code.  

If you’re going to be receiving separate degrees from two different faculties, you can attend both graduation ceremonies or ask to receive both degrees at the same ceremony. Email us indicating your preference.

You can email us to inform us of your decision (not mandatory).  We’ll mail out your diploma shortly after Convocation.

See the “Guest tickets” section of the Schedule and guest tickets page.

See the “Guest tickets” section of the Schedule and guest tickets page.

If you require special assistance or special arrangements for the Convocation ceremony, email us at least two weeks prior to the ceremony date.

You can get an official invitation letter at InfoService.

To submit your request, go to Tabaret Hall, Room 129. See the InfoService office hours.

To make a photo appointment, or for more information, call Portraits Now in the University Centre (613-232-1165) or another photographer who provides a similar service.