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.
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 $69.75 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. 15: Late applications will be accepted – a non-refundable late fee of $69.75 will apply.
What You Need to Know About Your Application
Check your status on LORIS under "Unofficial Record of Course Work."
The status of your application will change from "Applied for" to "Granted" once all of your final grades have been received, your record has been reviewed and you have met all program requirements for graduation.
If you click the link to view the application to graduate you submitted on LORIS under "Student Services," the "Application Status" will read: "Application Received."
The "Application Status" will not change unless further information regarding the name to appear on your degree is required; then it will change to "Waiting for Name Documentation." If this appears, please complete this form attaching legal name documentation that shows the name you are requesting on your parchment, or contact convocation@wlu.ca with any questions.
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 your academic requirements to graduate have not been met, you will be notified by your myLaurier email account as soon as possible.
You can review this information under "Unofficial Record of Course Work" in LORIS.
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.
Confirming Your Degree
If all graduation requirements have been met, approximately two weeks before conferral day you will be sent an email to confirm the degree, program, date and time of conferral.
Confirmation of graduation letters can be requested through Enrolment Services.
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.