Congratulations,
let's
get
ready
to
graduate!
You’re about to join a prestigious network of more than 40,000 Waterloo Math alumni around the world and you should be proud of that. This will be the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and commitment and we can hardly wait to celebrate this achievement with you!
The
University
of
Waterloo
community
gathers
in
June
and
October
each
year
to
celebrate
the
awarding
of
degrees
at
convocation.
Ceremonies
for
Faculty
of
Mathematics
graduating
students
are
held
in
the
main
gymnasium
of
the
Physical
Activities
Complex
(PAC).
In
June,
we
hold
two
ceremonies
to
accommodate
all
of
our
graduating
students;
they
begin
at
10:00
am
and
2:30
pm.
In
October,
Math
Faculty
convocation
ceremonies
usually
take
place
at
2:30
pm
only.
Don't forget your graduation checklist!
Verify your degree requirements.
Fill out your Application to Graduate form by the deadline date.
Check your unofficial transcript on Quest to ensure you have been recommended to graduate in the “Degrees Awarded” section.
Clear any outstanding fees on your student account, including parking and library fines, by June 1st for spring convocation and October 1st for fall convocation. Your diploma and transcript will be withheld if you have any outstanding fees.
Confirm your mailing address, home address, and email addresses on Quest by May 1st for spring convocation and September 1st for fall convocation. This step ensures you receive your convocation invitation and information regarding tax receipts.
Sit for graduation photos.
Visit the Graduation and Convocation page to ensure you have completed all required steps.
For more information, visit the convocation website.
Mathematics Graduation Committee
Looking to get involved with your graduating class?
Consider taking part in the Mathematics Graduation Committee. The MGC organizes events for graduating students in the Mathematics Faculty such as the Math Grad Ball.
Be the class Valedictorian
Represent your class at Convocation this June!
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 17, 2023 by 5:00 pm. Email your nomination forms to mgc@mathsoc.uwaterloo.ca and hand-deliver the form and pdf copy of the qualification summary to the MGC mailbox located in the MathSoc Office (MC 3038).
Nominate a classmate
Recognize a classmate who has made a positive contribution to the Faculty of Mathematics by nominating them for the J. Alan George Leadership Award.
Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 17, 2023 by 11:59 pm. Email your nomination forms to mgc@mathsoc.uwaterloo.ca.