Participating in Convocation

Convocation is the final step of university study for most of our students. These new graduates add to the ever-increasing number of ambassadors for our institution. This day holds great significance not only for the students and their relatives but also for the University of Ottawa.

Your presence as a professor or a librarian is certainly an indication of the respect and pride that you feel for this new cohort of graduates. Moreover, students are always very proud to see many of you on stage at the time of the presentation of degrees. Thus, we strongly encourage you to participate in Convocation, and if you are able, to meet with the students and their relatives after the ceremony.

Instructions for thesis supervisors during the ceremony

Doctoral students will be called to the stage and you will have a chance to congratulate them just before they leave the stage. Afterward, you may accompany the graduate backstage, where they may take photos and receive their diploma.

Ceremony details

The ceremony will be held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, in Ottawa. Please arrive at least 45 minutes in advance, to ensure the ceremony remains on schedule.

As a member of the procession of professors and librarians, immediately proceed to Level 1, Room 105, for robing.

Registration

Registration will be available as of April 24 through the following forms:

Professors and Librarians

External professors

Participating in Convocation

Convocation is the final step of university study for most of our students. These new graduates add to the ever-increasing number of ambassadors for our institution. This day holds great significance not only for the students and their relatives but also for the University of Ottawa. Thus, we strongly encourage you to participate in Convocation, and if you are able, to meet with the students and their relatives after the ceremony.

Ceremony details

The ceremony will be held at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, in Ottawa. Please arrive at least 45 minutes in advance, to ensure the ceremony remains on schedule. As a member of the Senate or the Board of Governors, immediately proceed to Room 103 (Level 1) for robing.

Registration

Registration to the convocation ceremonies for Members of the Senate and Members of the Board of Governors will be available as of April 24 through this form.

Ceremonial wear

Please note that all members of the procession must wear appropriate academic attire and that all clothing for the ceremony (gowns, hoods, etc.) is free of charge for professors, thesis supervisors, external professors, librarians and members of the Senate and Board of Governors.

Parking

Avoid traffic and parking. Take Light Rail Transit (LRT) to Rideau Station.

The nearest parking is a two-storey underground parking facility off-campus connected to the Rideau Centre, with entrances on Daly Avenue and Colonel By Drive. Regular rates apply.

Alternatively, parking in the University’s Brooks, Desmarais and Mann garages (June 8 to 12 inclusive) and all outdoor parking lots (Sunday, June 8 only) are free during Convocation. If you park at the University, allow 10 to 15 minutes to walk to Rogers Centre Ottawa.

There is paid outdoor parking at 100 Marie Curie, as well as time-limited street parking in the neighbourhood.

Additional information

If you require more information, please email Amanda Boyd at the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Academic Affairs, at [email protected] or call 613-562-5800 ext. 1599.