Let's get ready to graduate!
You will find all the information to be prepared for graduation on the Convocation website. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions about meeting your degree requirements.
On this page:
Graduation Newsletter
To help you prepare for every step toward graduation, all students in 3A/3B General Science and 4A/4B Science degree programs will be automatically signed up and sent an email series over the Fall and Winter terms. These email newsletters will capture important dates, highlight events, and suggest campus resources to support your transition to becoming alumni. If you are intending to graduate in 2026 and have not yet received an email, sign up on the right.
Past issues:
- September 2024 Edition
- December 2024 Edition
- March 2025 Edition
- October 2025 Edition
- February 2026 Edition
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Submitting an Application to Graduate
In your final academic term, you must submit an application to graduate. Depending on your situation, this will either be done through Quest, or through a web form. The steps to submit your application to graduate and the deadline to do so can be found below:
Spring Convocation 2027
- For students completing their courses/degree requirements during the Fall 2026 or Winter 2027 term, please follow these steps to submit your Application to Graduate by April 30, 2027.
Convocation dates and times
Dates and times for 2027 Convocation ceremonies will be updated on the Convocation website.
Graduation photos
If you have any questions, please email Newschool Photography at help@newschoolphotography.com.
Newschool Photography is our exclusive photographer for graduating Science students. Grad photos are taken over the Fall and Winter terms to help prepare for class composites. This applies whether you are graduating in Spring OR Fall Convocation. Appointments are booked with Newschool Photography directly via their website. Questions can be directed to Newschool Photography.
Don't delay any longer! Spots are filling up quickly! Book your photos now!
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IDEAL Scholar Program
Once you have submitted your Application to Graduate form, check out our IDEAL Scholar program! Activities you participated in during your undergraduate degree may fit into the innovation, discovery, engagement, application, and leadership categories, making you eligible for a medallion at graduation.
Valedictorian
The position of Class Valedictorian is an honoured one, and we encourage members of the graduating class to nominate their colleagues. The ability to organize and present a speech in a clear and persuasive manner is important, but the Valedictorian must also be a worthy and excellent representative of the graduating classes. For more information on how to apply to be a valedictorian nominee or to be a part of the valedictorian selection committee, view our Valedictorian page.
SciSoc Science Gradball
Class of 2027: More information about the event will be provided in 2027.
Stay tuned for more details in your Graduation Newsletter!
Science and Waterloo Alumni Communities
Keep in touch with our Science Alumni team, the UWaterloo e-community, or UWaterloo Alumni Relations.