About to graduate

Congratulations! You are about to join a prestigious network of more than 140,000 Waterloo alumni.

Spring convocation


This checklist is designed to provide you with resources and information to help navigate the graduation process.

General academic requirements

1. Verify your degree requirements.

2. Check your unofficial transcript on Quest to ensure you have been recommended to graduate in the “Degrees Awarded” section.

Student accounts

3. Clear any outstanding fees on your student account, including parking and library fines. Your diploma and transcript will be withheld if you have any outstanding fees.

4. Update your mailing, home address and email addresses on Quest to ensure you receive your convocation invitation and information regarding tax receipts. Note: Alumni have access to Quest indefinitely to generate statements of account and access tax receipts.

Other information from the Registrar’s Office

6. Fill out the Intent to Graduate form.

Convocation

This guide contains all you need to know about convocation, including dates and times, gown and hood rental, information for relatives and friends, and more.