Faculty of Health Spring 2021 Convocation

Friday, June 18, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 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 June 18, 1:00 to 2:00 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
  • The valedictorian will address the class of 2021

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


How it started vs how it's going memories contest

Members of the Spring 2021 Faculty of Health graduating class: Share your favourite memory from your time in the Faculty along with a How it started and How it's going 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: How it started vs how it's going.


Congratulations to our special award winners

Sara Wyngaarden.

Sara Wyngaarden

Governor General's Academic Gold Medal
Highest standing in a Master’s program

Read Sara’s story

Tina Jiao.

Tina Jiao

Governor General's Academic Silver Medal
Highest standing in an undergraduate degree program

Departmental Award - Kinesiology
Highest academic achievement

Read Tina’s story

Maddy Ryken.

Maddy Ryken (Fall 2020)

The University of Waterloo Alumni Gold Medal
Outstanding academic achievement

Departmental Award - Recreation and Leisure Studies
Highest academic achievement

Read Maddy’s story

Reflections

Miru Queen Anbu.

Miru Queen Anbu

Celebrate the small wins