Convocation

A graduate standing on campus in regalia creating a "W" with their hands

Autumn Convocation

Wednesday, October 23 to Friday, October 25, 2024

Congratulations on achieving a milestone in your academic career! Ensure you're prepared for your convocation by reviewing how you can apply to graduate, how to order tickets, reviewing your checklist, and what you need to know about your ceremony. 

Visit the University Secretariat's website, where you can find the Convocation Program and graduate listings: 

View the Convocation Program

 

Visit the convocation celebration website to watch the ceremonies live, or connect with Western Alumni:

Watch the ceremonies live


Resources

Graduates Attending their Convocation Ceremony

Review the convocation checklist to ensure you are prepared for your convocation day. Check the Order of Convocation for ceremony dates and times. 

Students attending the convocation in person will receive their diploma at the ceremony.

Graduating, but not attending the ceremony 

Graduating students who cannot attend the ceremony have several options to get their diploma.

  • Pick up at Student Central three days after their convocation ceremony date
  • Request to have it mailed
  • Student Central will hold their diploma for up to two years until you attend a future ceremony as a "walk-on".

Please note that transcripts will not show the degree until after the convocation date.

For Students Graduating In Absentia

Students who graduated in In Absentia can download this statement for VISA applications to attend the ceremony.

For Graduates Within the Last 2 Years

Graduates from the past two years can participate in the Spring or Autumn in-person ceremonies as a "walk-on". There are limited walk-on spots for each ceremony, so advance registration is required.

More information about registering as a walk-on is available on the FAQ page.