frequently asked questions
Who can attend the December celebrations?
Alumni from the classes of 2020 and 2021 are the only graduates eligible to attend the celebrations in December.
I Missed the october 25 deadline for the microsoft form. Can I still attend?
Registration is now closed.
I earned more than one degree in 2020 and 2021. which celebration do I attend?
- A degree in 2020 and a degree in 2021: If your celebrations fall on different dates, you are eligible to attend both celebrations. Please note: you will have to rent and pay for two sets of regalia. For example, if you graduated with a HBA from Woodsworth College in 2020, and a MA from the Faculty of Arts and Science/School of Graduate Studies, you are eligible to attend both ceremonies. For the Woodsworth celebration, you must rent HBA academic regalia. For the Arts & Science/SGS celebration, you must rent MA academic regalia.
- A degree in 2020 and a degree in 2021: If your celebration includes both degrees, please rent the academic regalia of your highest earned degree. You will be announced with the higher degree at the celebration. An example of this scenario: you graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in 2020 and a Master of Engineering in 2021.
I cannot attend my celebration. Can I attend a different celebration?
No. The December 2022 in-person celebration is your only opportunity to participate in an in-person graduation event.
Will I have the opportunity to cross the stage?
Yes! 2020-2021 alumni who rsvp to attend will have the opportunity to cross the stage in Convocation Hall.
Will there be photography at these celebrations?
Family and friends are welcome to photograph graduates during the graduation celebrations.
Formal portrait photography will be taken by GradImages. This will be done as you cross the stage and also off-stage before you return to your seat in the Hall.
GradImages will send a free proof* to review with the option of purchasing. Please note there is no sitting fee for this service. Graduates who attended celebrations can access their formal portrait photos by going to www.gradimages.ca.
GradImages has a large team of customer care representatives ready to help graduates and family members with anything they may need. Customer Service can be reached at (800) 372-3686 or ecc.glservice@gradimages.net.
*A proof is a print of a photo, usually clearly marked with the name of the photographer or studio. Its purpose is to show you the photograph. They can also be bought, or you can order prints in other sizes. Please note that the words proof and sample are used interchangeably for the purposes of this site and the ceremony RSVP form.
Will the celebrations be live streamed or webcast?
No. The December celebrations will take place in-person only.
If you wish to watch the virtual convocation ceremonies of 2020 and 2021, please visit the links below.
Spring 2020 Ceremony
Fall 2020 Ceremony
Spring 2021 Ceremony
Fall 2021 Ceremony
will I receive my diploma at this event in december?
No. In 2020 and 2021, all diplomas were sent by courier to your permanent mailing address in ACORN.
If you have lost your original diploma, and are in need of a replacement diploma, please click here.
I’m an International graduate and to attend, my family and I require an invitation letter to obtain visas to Canada. Where can I obtain this letter?
The University of Toronto does not issue formal invitation letters for graduation celebrations, however, we can provide a document to make your Canadian visa request.
I have more questions!
Please send us an email with your question, and include your student number, degree, and school / faculty / college.