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Ontario Tech Convocation

Fall Convocation

Fall Convocation will take place in October 2025 at Regent Theatre, 50 King Street East, Oshawa.

  • Ceremony schedule to be released in August 2025

Prepare for your Convocation ceremony

Attending Convocation

Information for grads

  • Arrive 90 minutes before the ceremony

    Arrive 90 minutes before the ceremony to Bordessa Hall (55 Bond Street E, Oshawa) to check-in and pickup your ceremony participation card.

    Note: You must show your UCard or government-issued photo ID to check in for the ceremony, pick up your academic regalia and obtain your degree parchment. Graduates without proper identification will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.

    Bring only the essentials for participating in the ceremony (e.g. photo ID and a form of payment if you didn’t pre-rent your gown). Personal belongings cannot be left in the gowning room or carried in the procession to the ceremony location.

  • Gowning and graduate procession

    After picking up your participation card, you will be directed to pick up your academic regalia (gown, hood and cap) and line up for the procession.

    If you did not rent your gown in advance, you will line up for an on-site rental (a $55 on-site rental fee applies).

  • Participate in the ceremony

    The graduate procession will begin moving to the ceremony location approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

    The duration of each convocation ceremony is approximately one to one and a half hours, depending on the number of graduates. Out of respect for all ceremony attendees, graduates and their guests are expected to remain for the entire ceremony.

  • Strike a pose

    Take advantage of several photo opprotunities outside on Victoria Street (next to Regent Theatre) following your ceremony! 

    Snap some pictures and introduce your guests to classmates and professors.

  • Gown return and parchment pick-up

    Return your gown to Bordessa Hall (the same location that you picked it up from) within one hour of the end of your ceremony. Once you have returned your gown, you will receive your official degree parchment.


    Note: Gaspard will charge students for goods not returned or goods returned damaged.

Information for guests

  • Guest tickets

    Tickets are required to attend Convocation. Everyone who attends (regardless of age) must have a ticket.

    Graduates are eligible to claim up to two guest tickets and may join a waitlist for additional tickets. Additional tickets will be distributed if they are available to the waitlist in late September.

    Only graduates can request tickets. They must be claimed through the ceremony registration process. Graduates will then distribute the ticket(s) to their guest(s), and all guests must present their ticket upon arrival to be scanned for entry.

    Guests will enter the venue space at the main lobby doors at least 30-minutes prior to the start of the ceremony.

  • Parking

    The parking options around Regent Theatre include on-street parking (time limits) and in lots. In-lot parking is available at the Mary Street Parking Garage and Parkade 3.

    For more information about parking rules and regulations please visit the City of Oshawa parking website.

  • Arrival and ceremony duration

    Guests are encouraged to arrive between 30 to 60 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. While tickets are required, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    To ensure that all Convocation attendees have the best possible experience during the ceremonies, please review the safeguarding and assurance guidelines including the code of conduct, rules and procedures that apply to all graduates and guests. Key points include:

    • No large bags (e.g. knapsacks, duffels and totes).
    • No signs, noisemakers or flags.

    The duration of each Convocation ceremony is approximately one to one and a half hours, depending on the number of graduates from the faculty. Out of respect for all ceremony attendees, graduates and their guests are expected to remain in their seat for the duration of the ceremony.

  • Accessibility

    Graduates and guests who require an accessibility accommodation should contact convocation@ontariotechu.ca as early as possible.

  • Flowers
    The Commencement Group will be offering on-site flower sales at Convocation. Pre-orders are available online.
Safeguarding and assurance

Safeguarding and assurance

Ontario Tech prioritizes the well-being of graduates and guests. Learn more about our safeguarding and assurance measures including guidelines for bags, attire, and prohibited items.
Convocation Program

Convocation Program

View the Digital Convocation Ceremony Program.
Check back in October
Check back in October
Live ceremony feeds

Live ceremony feeds

Watch the live ceremony online.
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Check back in October
Campus Store

Campus Store

Buy your degree frame and Ontario Tech branded merch in-store
Alumni Merch

Alumni Merch

Show your Ontario Tech pride with some alumni-branded merch!