Get Ready for Convocation!
Autumn convocation is coming up soon, see the steps below to make sure you’re prepared for your ceremony.
#1: Arrive on Campus
You should arrive on campus two hours before your ceremony to allow enough time to park, pick up your regalia and find your line-up location.
When you arrive on campus, please park in South Valley and Huron Flats lots. Guests are advised to park in this location as well. View a map of these locations.
You must report to your line-up location NO LATER than the times listed below:
Morning graduates: By 8:45 a.m.
Afternoon graduates: By 1:45 p.m.
#2: Picking up your Academic Regalia
You can pick up your academic regalia on the day of your convocation. Please refer to an email sent from the Office of the Registrar to find your pick-up location.
Pick up is available for morning ceremonies beginning: 7:30 a.m.
Pick up is available for afternoon ceremonies beginning: 10:30 a.m.
On-site rental is available the day of your ceremony.
Don’t forget your photo ID: all graduates are required to show their Western ONECard or government-issued photo ID to pick up their regalia.
#3: Leave your Personal Belongings with your Guests
Leave personal belongings with your guests or in your vehicle prior to entering the line-up location. Alternatively, they can be left with an attendant in the line-up location.
You shouldn't bring anything with you into the ceremony other than your Western ONECard or government-issued photo ID. This includes your phone, purse, children, backpack, sandwich, etc. Please leave your belongings with your guests, or in your line up location as you will not return to the same seat once you cross the stage.
#4: Line Up
When you get to your line-up location, look for the sign that has your Faculty, degree group and line-up number. You will be given details about the procession at this time.
#5: Pick up your Degree:
Please refer to your email for your exact degree pick-up location.
You will be required to provide your Western ONECard or government-issued photo ID to pick up your degree. Be sure to keep your card with you at all times.
Pick up is available for morning ceremonies beginning: 11:00 a.m.
Pick up is available for afternoon ceremonies beginning: 3:00 p.m.
#6: Drop off your Regalia:
Regalia must be returned to your drop-off location by 6:00 p.m.
