Step-by-Step Guide to Graduating
Convocation 2021 Update
Due to the global health crisis COVID-19, the university has decided to not hold in-person spring convocation ceremonies this June. This will allow us to hold a celebration in-person so that you, our graduating students, can celebrate together with your families, friends and the rest of the Laurier community when it is safe to do so.
This is an evolving situation. Updates that may affect all 2021 convocation ceremonies will be posted as soon as they are available on the FAQ page.
How to Graduate
Even though we may not celebrate your academic success in person, how you graduate remains the same. We invite you to use these steps as a guide on your road to graduating.
Step 1: Are you Ready to Graduate?
Confirm with your academic advisor that you are on track to meet your graduation requirements. This information is also in the academic calendar.
Step 2: Apply to Graduate
Graduatation refers to successfully completing degree/diploma requirements of your program. Convocation is a ceremony at which graduates are celebrated.
Students in undergraduate and graduate programs are required to apply to graduate.
Should degree/diploma requirements not be met, applications can be postponed.
Step 3: Degree/diploma Conferral
Degrees/diplomas will be conferred in absentia by Laurier Chancellor Eileen Mercier on June 22. Details regarding graduation and a virtual celebration will be communicated to mylaurier email addresses. Additional details are posted to the ceremony pages.