Photography

Graduation portraits

Faculty of Arts and Mathematics

Lifetouch Prestige Photography

Portrait sessions are arranged and managed directly by Lifetouch Prestige Photography, not University of Waterloo administration. If you have questions about the portrait session process email Lifetouch directly: waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com

Portrait sessions and class photos can be arranged through Lifetouch Prestige Photography located in the lower level of the Student Life Centre (SLC) for students from:

  • Faculty of Arts 
  • Faculty of Mathematics
  • Some graduate studies programs (please email before making an appointment to ensure we have the proper regalia for your program)
  • Attention PhD students: To save you the $150 rental fee for renting a gown on your own, we now have one in the studio, please feel free to schedule an appointment at anytime available on our schedule

To schedule an appointment, contact Lifetouch Prestige Photography. If you have questions, send an email message to waterlooquestions@lifetouch.com. The studio is closed June to August, and will reopen in September.

Class composites

Note: Both spring and fall convocation class composites are the same, we only make one composite per major, per year. So, if you would like to be on your class composite, ensure to book an appointment before the deadline, which is usually sometime at the end of winter term, and before your final term on campus. You can visit the Lifetouch website for more information on a final deadline. 

We look forward to helping you celebrate your achievement

Faculty of Engineering, Environment, Health and Science

Newschool Photography

Portrait sessions and class composite pictures can be arranged through Newschool Photography for graduating students in:

  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Environment
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Science

Stratford School (GBDA)

Lifetouch Prestige Photography

Portrait sessions are arranged and managed directly by Lifetouch Prestige Photography, not University of Waterloo administration. If you have questions about the portrait session process contact Lifetouch directly: 519-661-4252 – prestigeqxarea@lifetouch.com.

UWaterloo – Stratford Campus – Room DMS 3036 Stratford School

GBDA Class of 2024 Graduates January 29th – February 8th, 2024 Schedule your appointment online: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1drbctsx/. Graduating class composites are included with your session when applicable. Only students photographed before the composite deadline will appear on their class composite.

In-ceremony photography

In-ceremony photography

The University arranges for a professional photographer to take each graduate’s photograph during their ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be automatically mailed to the graduate’s Mail type address listed in Quest following the ceremony. There is no obligation to purchase. You'll be offered the option of ordering from several packages. If you haven't received your proofs within one month of your convocation ceremony, contact the photographer directly at 1-800-372-3686 or visit GradImages.

Note: In order that the photo proofs may be mailed, the University will release your name and address to GradImages. You can opt out of receiving the photo proofs by emailing convocation@uwaterloo.ca.