Students should check in with The Centre on the first floor.
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Live Chat with a Student Service Specialist during business hours
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Early preparation
Prior to your last academic term, review your unofficial transcript in Quest to verify the degree and academic plan(s) you are currently enrolled in.
Need to make a change? Submit a Plan Modification Form.
Your Application to Graduate should be a confirmation of what's already listed in Quest; it is not the appropriate time to add/remove plans.
Once this has been done, review the following graduation checklist for undergraduate students to ensure everything is in order.
Communications on important information relating to convocation will be sent to your Waterloo email account.
Have questions about any of these steps? Contact the Office of the Registrar.
Submit an Application to Graduate during the application windows listed below once you are confident that you will meet your degree requirements and would like to graduate.
For spring Convocation (June 2021):
For fall Convocation (October 2021):
Once you've submitted your application, you will receive an email copy. This is your confirmation that your form has been received for processing.
In Quest, you can view the information you provided on your application to check and ensure that it is correct. For step-by-step instructions, view How do I view my application to graduate information?. Timing of appearance will vary. You will receive further communications via your Waterloo email account.
Important: If your degree requirements are not met and our office is unable to reach you, your Application to Graduate will be cancelled.
In Quest, on the Names page under Personal Information, verify that the legal name (first, middle, last) that appears is correct; this is the name that will be printed on your diploma.
If you'd like to make changes/additions/deletions to your name, complete and submit a Change of Name Form with the required documentation by the following deadlines:
In Quest, verify that your "Mail" address is current. This is the address that will be used to send:
After the grades become official (e.g., mid-May for June ceremony), you can view your degree completion status in the Degrees Awarded section at the beginning of your unofficial transcript.
Ensure all desired options, minors, specializations, and co-operative programs are present. Check with the appropriate faculty/department if you have any questions.
Important: If your degree requirements are not met and our office is unable to reach you, your Application to Graduate will be cancelled.
In Quest, check whether you owe the University money (for parking fines, library fines, tuition balances, etc.). Your diploma and transcript may be withheld if outstanding fees aren't paid by:
Learn more about Holds on your student account. If you have questions about your holds, contact The Centre.
To verify your eligibility to graduate or your convocation ceremony, please direct your inquiry to the contact in the faculty area indicated below.
For inquiries about the ceremony details (e.g., gown rentals, guests, etc.), contact convocation@uwaterloo.ca.
Arts
Vanessa Hall
records.arts@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 43166
Engineering
Architecture, Civil, Environmental, Geological, Management, Mechanical, Mechatronics:
Matthew Morgan
records.eng@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 43165
Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Nanotechnology, Software, Systems Design:
Angie Muir
records.eng@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 41818
Environment
Linda Bloos
records.env@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 43164
Health
Heather Rellinger
records.ahs@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 43517
Mathematics
Kateland Schmitt
records.math@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 40340
Science
Deanna McLaren
records.sci@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 46483
Up-to-date information about Convocation is available on the Convocation event website.
Note: Alumni have access to Quest indefinitely after graduation to generate account statements and to access tax receipts.
Students should check in with The Centre on the first floor.
Get in touch with us:
Live Chat with a Student Service Specialist during business hours
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