Celebrate Convocation
Convocation is a time for celebration, it’s an opportunity to come together as a community to honour our students’ success and achievements. This event is a shared experience, let’s work together to help create a positive atmosphere to celebrate our grads!
Fall 2026 convocation will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Guest tickets are required for all ceremonies and are only available for purchase by graduating students. Graduating students are responsible for providing tickets to their guests.
See links below for more details:
Important Dates for Fall 2026 Graduands:
| Date | Description |
| Week of August 10 | Ceremony registration opens for Fall 2026 graduating students through WebAdvisor. |
| September 18 | Deadline to register for a ceremony time slot. |
| September 22 | Students will be notified by the Registrar's Office if additional guest tickets are available for purchase for their ceremony. |
| October 2 | Gown rental and ticket payment is due and must be done through WebAdvisor. Please review the Guest Tickets section for more information. |
| October 5 | Deadline to submit refund request for gown rental and guest tickets. Once tickets are distributed, refunds can no longer be processed. Please submit requests to convpay@uoguelph.ca. |
| October 5 | Students will receive all guest tickets via email. Only students who have registered for a ceremony and completed payment will receive their electronic guest tickets. |
| October 13 | Fall 2026 Convocation. To attend Convocation, graduating students must register in advance for their ceremony. |
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