Academics
Contact Information
Student CentralRoom: 1120 Western Student Services Building
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, CANADA
N6A 3K7
Fax: 519-850-2397
Convocation
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 information about your ceremony date and time:
Visit the convocation celebration website to watch the ceremonies live, or connect with Western Alumni:
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.
