A doctoral degree represents the culmination of hard work and dedication; seeing it through to the finish line is a testament to hard work and perseverance!
Doctoral graduate students (including up to one guest of their choosing) and their graduate supervisor(s) are invited to attend a complimentary dinner reception to commemorate their achievements.
Graduating PhD students will be invited to register via email. Please register by October 8.
Note: This event is in addition to the University-wide convocation ceremonies taking place in fall 2024. You still need to register to attend convocation and other graduation events separately.
What to expect:
- You will be greeted as you enter the front door of Fed Hall (FED); you will go up the ramp to the front entrance of the event venue, where you will find a reception desk for check-in of graduates, guests, and supervisors/co-supervisors.
- A drink ticket (for alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages) will be provided to each guest upon check-in.
- Graduates will be provided with a gift.
- A coat rack will be available to hang your coat on (please note, we cannot be responsible for lost/stolen items).
- Seating is not pre-arranged. You are welcome to sit wherever you wish.
- Present your ticket at the bar for a beverage of your choice. Additional drinks can be purchased for a fee. Debit/credit cards are accepted (no cash).
- A buffet dinner with dessert and coffee will be available. Tables will be called up to partake in the buffet.
- After dinner there will be short speeches from doctoral graduates, as well as senior administrators from the University of Waterloo; the formal speech component will also include a highlight of photos submitted by students, guests, and supervisors.
- If you require any additional details, please contact Ashley Ryan, Graduate and Postdoctoral Programming Specialist, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs.
We encourage you to submit photos of your (or your student’s) time at Waterloo for a collage that will be presented at the event. You can submit photos using our Qualtrics photo submission form. The deadline to submit photos is October 15.
Accessibility:
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the University of Waterloo are committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo.
If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content (when applicable) in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know by contacting Ashley Ryan, Graduate and Postdoctoral Programming Specialist, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.