Ontario Tech Convocation

Frequently asked questions

• Do I have to apply to graduate?
  Yes. Even if you don't plan to attend Convocation, you must apply to graduate. Applying to graduate will initiate the degree audit process. Late applications are accepted until Friday, May 5.
• What if I graduated from the Summer or Fall Semester and have already received my parchment?
  Graduates who have already received their degree parchment may still participate in their Convocation ceremony. Parchments are not handed out on stage. After exiting the stage, graduates will received a folder that will contain their parchment (if not already received) and alumni information.
• How do I register to attend Convocation?
  Students who have applied to graduate will receive an email from MarchingOrder on behalf of Ontario Tech University with a unique login link to register to attend Convocation and claim guest tickets. Returning users may login at ontariotechu.marchingorder.com
• How many guests may I bring? Do my guests require tickets?

  There is limited seating capacity; the university will offer each graduate two guest tickets. Tickets must be claimed by graduates using the MarchingOrder platform. Guests must present their unique, ceremony-specific ticket at guest check-in to be scanned for entry on ceremony day. 

  Note: Two guest tickets are only guaranteed until Wednesday, May 17.

• How do I rent a gown for my ceremony?

  Graduates are required to order a gown through Gaspard to participate in the ceremony. Visit the Gaspard regalia rental website. An advance rental fee of $37 or an on-site rental fee of $50 will apply. The deadline for advance rentals is Wednesday, May 24.

• How do I book grad photos?

  The graduation photo service is organized by the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU). Visit the OTSU grad photos website for up-to-date information, FAQs and to book a session.

• Where can I purchase a degree frame?
  The university will have degree frames available for purchase onsite at Convocation. Degree frames are also available for purchase throughout the year from the Campus Store.
• What if I do not attend Convocation?

  If you are unable to attend your ceremony, you may pick up your parchment during the six weeks following Convocation from the Office of the Registrar located in the Software and Informatics Research Centre (north Oshawa campus location).

  If you are unable to pick up your parchment and would like your parchment couriered, please complete the request for parchment to be couriered form.
• Why is my minor not showing on Marching Order?
  Minors appear on an official transcript, however are not included on degree parchments or in Marching Order. Your degree and major are included in Convocation.
• Why is my double major not showing in Marching Order?
  Marching Order will display the first major on your record. Both majors will appear on your degree parchment and official transcript.