Learn about applying to graduate. 

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.

If you're no longer able to attend your ceremony, please let us know as soon as possible. To do so, email us. 

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 obtain an official invitation letter for the convocation ceremony by completing the form titled “Invitation letter for the convocation ceremony” available on the Transcripts and academic documents page, in the "I want proof of my studies or a letter" section. Please note that this document is available only to international students.

Once the letter is ready, it will be uploaded to the MyCreds platform, and you will receive a confirmation email to notify you. You can then make the payment directly on MyCreds to view and/or share your invitation letter.

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.