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    Ceremony Tickets

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    We know how important it is for graduates and loved ones to celebrate at convocation. That is why we use a multi-round distribution system that ensures graduates have equal opportunity to claim guest tickets. Additionally, we make every effort to fill each available seat for guests to join the celebration.

    All ceremonies are ticketed events and tickets can only be claimed by the graduating student.

    We've outlined the process for submitting an RSVP and claiming tickets below. 

    Ceremony Invitatation

    Ceremony invitations are sent to mylaurier.ca email accounts mid-spring for June ceremonies and late summer for October/November ceremonies. Invitations contain detailed instructions on how to RSVP and claim guest tickets. 

    Round One Tickets

    Guest ticket allotments in Round One are based on venue capacity, class size and application numbers, and can vary from ceremony to ceremony. Round One will close at 11:59pm on April 29.

    Be sure to carefully read the details provided in the email communications and posted in the convocation portal as restrictions and deadlines apply.

    Guest tickets are no longer guaranteed after the close of Round One.

    Round Two Tickets

    In the days following the close of Round One, staff will evaluate the availability of unclaimed tickets based on graduate participation and the number of guest tickets claimed to date.  Information about a second release of guest tickets will be sent via mylaurier email accounts only to those graduates who's ceremony continues to have guest tickets available. 

    Graduate tickets continue to be available in Round Two, though guest tickets are no longer guaranteed.

    Final Release

    Staff will conduct a review of all ticket orders approximately one week before ceremonies. At this time, there will be a final release of all available unclaimed tickets. Similar to Round Two, a message will be sent to mylaurier email accounts, only if tickets are available. If no tickets are available than a message will not be sent. 

    Please do not submit email requests for additional tickets as such messages will not receive a response. 

    Ceremony Day

    Each guest should have their own printed or electronic ticket available for admission.

    Guests without tickets are welcome to campus to celebrate with you and can watch a live stream of the ceremony from a personal device, viewing room or any of the campus televisions.

     

    Contact Us:

    E: convocation@wlu.ca

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