2026 Grads: Celebrate your Laurier journey with us!

Congratulations, Class of 2026! This milestone celebrates years of hard work, resilience, and growth, and the Student Experience and Laurier Alumni teams can’t wait to celebrate with you. As you wrap up your last term at Laurier, take a look at the events being hosted on your campus to help you soak in each moment. Join us to reflect on your journey at Laurier, connect with fellow grads, and celebrate everything that comes next!

Events Designed for Graduating Students

Brantford

Keys to Success

Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 1 – 3 p.m. | Level 1 Lounge | Drop in any time

What was one of your “keys” to success during your time at Laurier? Stop by our booth and give us a helpful tip or good vibe to another Golden Hawk and take home one of our literal keys to success! Pay it forward and get prepared for new heights in the future!

What Little Me Wanted

Thursday, Mar. 19 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Student Commons Lounge | Drop in any time

Join us for a trip into the past and the future! Stop by and grab one of our childhood favorite snacks from Student Experience and tell us what little you wanted out of the future, then slide over to see Laurier International to talk about what's next! Tell us where you plan on going or want to go and grab an international snack! Reflect and look ahead with us with a sweet treat!

Degree Frame Giveaway

Thursday, Mar. 16 – Friday, Mar. 20 | Drop in any time

Stop by either one of our events or find one of our posters around campus and get entered to win a frame for your forthcoming degree! Scan the QR code, give us your details, and you’ll be entered to win!

Toast to the Class: Brantford

Tuesday, Mar. 24 | 4 - 6 p.m. | The Belmont | Register to attend

Join your fellow graduating Golden Hawks for an afternoon of great food, drink, photo booths, prizes, and more at the annual Graduating Class Celebration. Hear special remarks from Laurier leaders and be welcomed into the Alumni family. Throughout the celebration, you'll have the chance to hear about the many perks and benefits you can receive as an alum for the rest of your life, and network with our featured Alumni Networkers! You will receive a Laurier Alumni champagne flute. Space is limited, so register before it sells out.

Waterloo

Letter to a Future Golden Hawk

Thursday, Mar. 19 | Noon – 1 p.m. | Concourse | Drop in any time

Take some time to share your words of wisdom with the next class of Golden Hawks! Give them the tips, tricks, and advice you wish you had when you started at Laurier.

Decorate a Coaster for Your Future Office

Monday, Mar. 23 | 10 a.m - Noon. | P111 | Drop in any time

Celebrate your next chapter by decorating a coaster for your future workspace. Join Student Experience and Laurier International to create a customer keepsake to take with you to your next adventure. All materials will be provided. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

Toast to the Class: Waterloo

Monday, Mar 23 | 1 – 3 p.m. | 4 – 6 p.m. | Turret | Register to attend

Join your fellow graduating Golden Hawks for an afternoon of great food, drink, photo booths, prizes, and more at the annual Graduating Class Celebration. Hear special remarks from Laurier leaders and be welcomed into the Alumni family. Throughout the celebration, you'll have the chance to hear about the many perks and benefits you can receive as an alum for the rest of your life, and network with our featured Alumni Networkers! You will receive a Laurier Alumni champagne flute. Space is limited, so register before it sells out.

What Little Me Wanted

Monday, Mar. 23 | 1 – 3 p.m | 4 – 6 p.m. | Turret | Register to attend

Visit our booth at the Toast to the Class for a trip into the past and the future! Stop by and grab one of our childhood favorite snacks from Student Experience and tell us what little you wanted out of the future, then slide over to see Laurier International to talk about what's next! Tell us where you plan on going or want to go and grab an international snack! Reflect and look ahead with us with a sweet treat!

Prize Giveaway: Degree Frame & Restaurant Gift Card

Thursday, Mar. 19 – Monday, Mar. 23 | Drop in any time

Stop by one of our events and get entered to win a frame for your forthcoming degree or a gift card toward your graduation dinner!

WYNTK: Convocation

Brantford 

Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies will take place at the Brantford campus on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. View the Spring 2026 Convocation Dates and Times webpage to find your faculty’s ceremony time.

Waterloo

Spring 2026 Convocation ceremonies will take place at the Waterloo campus on June 15 – 19, 2026. View the Spring 2026 Convocation Dates and Times webpage to find your faculty’s ceremony time. 

Grad Photos

Commemorate your time at Laurier with professional grad photos! Visit the 2026 Grad Photos webpage for full details including available timeslots, booking instructions, pricing information, and more.

The deadline to appear in class composites and yearbook was Mar. 6, 2026; by taking a photo after this date, you will not appear in the class composite or yearbook, but you still have limited opportunity to take a grad photo!