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Apply to Graduate
Graduation refers to successfully completing the degree/diploma requirements of your program. Convocation is a ceremony at which graduates are celebrated.
You are required to apply to graduate regardless of whether you intend to participate in the scheduled ceremony events.
How to Apply
- Check that your program requirements for your degree/diploma will be met.
- Apply to graduate through LORIS under the "Student Services" tab by clicking directly on Apply to Graduate.
Application Deadlines and Fees
Absolutely no applications are accepted after the final deadlines.
Spring Convocation
Spring applications are welcome from students that will have all degree requirements completed by the end of fall or winter terms.- Nov. 1 to Jan. 15: Application is available.
- Jan. 16 to April 1: Late applications will be accepted – a non-refundable late fee of $72.00 will apply.
Fall Convocation
Fall applications are welcome from students that will have all degree requirements completed by the end of the spring term.
- June 30 to Aug. 1: Application is available.
- Aug. 2 to Aug. 31: Late applications will be accepted – a non-refundable late fee of $72.00 will apply.
What You Need to Know About Your Application
Check your status on LORIS under "Unofficial Transcript” on the Student Profile page.
The status of your application in the Degrees Awarded section will change from "Applied for Graduation" to "Granted" once all your final grades have been received, your record has been reviewed, and you have met all program requirements for graduation.
The most up-to-date details of your application to graduate can be viewed in LORIS on the Student Profile page. Click View Application to Graduate and review under the “Curriculum” heading.
Any changes to your application to graduate must be submitted in writing to convocation@wlu.ca or through the Application to graduate change form.
If all graduation requirements have been met, approximately two weeks before conferral day you will be sent an email to confirm the degree, date and time of conferral.
Confirmation of graduation letters can be requested through Enrolment Services.
If your academic requirements to graduate have not been met, you will be notified by your myLaurier email account as soon as possible.
If you have a hold on your account you will receive a different email to confirm the details of the hold and instructions to clear it before graduation. A hold on your account will prohibit you from participating at the convocation ceremonies and receiving your degree or any other official university documents.
Receiving Your Degree
Degrees/diplomas are presented in person at your convocation ceremony. If you do not attend your ceremony, you will receive instructions through your @mylaurier.ca email on how to receive your degree/diploma the week after ceremonies are complete. You will be able to pick up your degree/diploma or have it sent by courier (at a cost).
Be sure to respond to the ceremony invitation to avoid delays in receiving information.