Photography

Grad wearing academic regalia

In-ceremony photography

The University of Waterloo arranges for a professional photographer to take each graduating student's photograph during their ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be automatically mailed to the graduate’s Mail Type address on Quest in the weeks 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: To ensure that the photo proofs may be mailed, the University will release your name and mailing address to GradImages. You can opt out of receiving the photo proofs by emailing convocation@uwaterloo.ca.

Looking for your in-ceremony photos from a past ceremony?

All photography is directly handled by an external vendor. Contact GradImages directly for all inquiries.

Graduation portraits and class composites

Faculty of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering, Environment, Health, Science and Stratford School (GBDA)

Newschool Photography

Portrait sessions are arranged and managed directly by Newschool Photography, not University of Waterloo administration. If you have questions about the portrait session process, please email Newschool Photography directly at help@newschoolphotography.com. 

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

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Mathematics
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Environment
  • Faculty of Health
  • Faculty of Science
  • Stratford School (GBDA)

If you would like to be on your class composite, ensure to book an appointment before the deadline* for your Faculty, and before your final term on campus.

*The deadline for the Faculty of Engineering is Feb 21, 2025. The deadline for all other faculties is February 28, 2025. These are the last dates to be included in 2025 composites.

Capturing the moment

Graduate being hooded
Grad with family
Graduating students
PhD Students
Graduating student
Graduating student
Grads on the BMH Green
Grad in ceremony