Convocation

If you are about to graduate... Congratulations!

Find all the information you'll need to get organized for graduation on the The Centre and Convocation websites. If you are not sure you've met all your degree requirements to graduate, please contact your academic advisor.

Valedictorian information

Apply to graduate

Application to Graduate is due:

March 1 for Spring Convocation (completing requirements in the winter term);
December 1 for Spring Convocation (completing requirements in the fall term);
August 15 for Fall Convocation.

Please consult the The Centre's graduation checklist to ensure everything is in order.

Frequently asked questions

Graduation photos

Please consult the Convocation Photography website for all information pertaining to grad photos and class composite.

Fees owing

Please ensure that you have all course fees, library fees, parking fines, etc. paid by the end of your final term to ensure your diploma is in your graduation folder when you cross the stage to accept it.

To determine if you have other fees owing, check Quest under 'Personal Data' and select 'Service Indicators.' Please see the Quest help desk for further details.

Confirm name and address

Please consult the The Centre's graduation checklist for instructions and deadlines.

Email and home address can be updated in Quest.
To make changes to your name, an Update legal name form with supporting documentation must be submitted to the Registrar's Office.

Ordering transcripts

Official undergraduate transcript requests are processed by The Centre.

The Convocation website provides a Convocation ceremony checklist covering all elements leading up to and on convocation day.

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