Faculty of Health Fall 2021 Convocation

Friday, October 22, 2021 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

University of Waterloo mace.

The University of Waterloo is proud to honour the many accomplishments of our 2021 Faculty of Health graduates and will mark this milestone with a virtual convocation ceremony on October 22, 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. EDT.

  • Graduates will hear from the University of Waterloo Chancellor, President, Provost and the Dean
  • Degrees will be virtually conferred, and a presentation of graduate names will be showcased on-screen
  • Special awards and honours will be presented 

Graduands, family, friends and the University community are invited to attend by RSVP'ing at Faculty of Health Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation.

Grads: Keep an eye on university email communications for your invitation and convocation celebration details. For more information on convocation, including frequently asked questions, visit the main convocation website.

Download the Fall 2021 Convocation Program (PDF).


Graduate and AHSSIE the kangaroo with mortar board caps.

Visit the convocation photo booth and share on social

All graduands are invited to participate in our virtual photo booth. You can simulate wearing a cap and gown and have your photo shared with your classmates at the virtual convocation ceremony.

Share convocation booth photos and other photos, messages of congratulation and memories of convocation day on social media using #UWaterlooGrad and #UWHealthGrad.


Graduating class: What would your yearbook quote say?

Members of the Fall 2021 Faculty of Health graduating class: Share your experience at UWaterloo or the Faculty of Health in a single yearbook quote and photo!

Winning entries will receive an official University of Waterloo diploma frame and will be featured on the Faculty's social media accounts.

For details and to enter, visit Graduating class: What would your yearbook quote say?


Congratulations to our special award winners

Sara Wyngaarden

Sara Wyngaarden
The University of Waterloo Alumni Gold Medal

Awarded for outstanding academic achievement in a master's program

Mike Paris

Michael Paris
University Finalist for the Alumni Gold Medal

Nominated for outstanding achievement in a doctoral degree program

A word from our graduates

Abbie Ho

Abbie Ho

Motivated to help others
Faculty of Health students ready to make the world a better place

Stephanie Aboueid

Stephanie Aboueid

Celebrating Waterloo’s finest doctorates
Star PhD graduates reflect on their academic journeys

Watch the Fall 2021 Convocation celebration

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