Getting ready for convocation
Complete these steps a minimum of five weeks prior to your convocation to avoid disappointment on your special day. If you have any concerns, please email ConvocationQuestions@conestogac.on.ca.
Step 1: Verify name and address
- Log in to the Student Portal and select the 'Personal Info' tab. Your first name, middle initial and last name as it appears on this tab will be the way your name is displayed on your registration card, your document, the digital program and on screen during the ceremony. If you have a preferred first name, contact ConvocationQuestions@conestogac.on.ca if your first name is not listed correctly on the portal. We are unable to change a last name (surname) unless it is supported by legal documentation.
- Check your mailing address. Your document will be mailed if you cannot attend convocation.
Step 2: Verify eligibility
To be eligible to participate in this convocation, you must have completed your program and been granted a decision of "Program Complete" with "Graduate" status by January 24, 2025. This is the deadline to be considered for most graduation awards and honours.
Once all final grades are posted, click the 'View Achievement Report' from the 'Grades' tab in the Student Portal. If your status does not show as 'Graduate', go to the 'My Courses' tab and select the 'View Progress Report' button to see if there are any courses with a missing or failing grade. You may require the services of our Credit Transfer department, or you may need to contact your program coordinator or Student Success Advisor to discuss any discrepancies.
Step 3: Check for outstanding fees or fines
Check your 'Financial' tab for possible holds or outstanding fees on your account. Even a parking ticket will prevent the release of your document.
Step 4: Confirm attendance
- You will receive an invitation by email on or after January 10, 2025 from noreply@MarchingOrder.com where you can indicate your attendance and register for a gown.
- Graduates will not be permitted to cross the stage without a gown.
What to do on the day of your ceremony
For the best experience, be sure to arrive at the Convocation venue 1 hour and 15 minutes before the ceremony start time. To help you and your guests feel better prepared for this exciting milestone, we've created this comprehensive timeline of the event.
Before the ceremony
1 hour and 15 minutes before your ceremony
- Arrive at
Bingemans Conference Centre.
- Leave personal items such as bags or jackets at coat check or with your guests.
- Proceed to the check-in desk to retrieve your registration card. Expect that there will be lineups. The registration lineup is sorted alphabetically by first name. You will be asked to show your ONE Card or photo ID. The registration card is needed when you cross the stage, so be sure to keep it with you.
- Proceed to the gowning area to pick up your gown.
Thirty (30) minutes before your ceremony
- Proceed to the graduate lineup area to find your place in line. Your lineup number is shown on the bottom left corner of your card. There will be volunteers to assist you. The time is almost here!
- You will not be seated with your guests during the ceremony, but you will meet up with them afterwards. Graduates are permitted to bring two guests. Guests do not require a ticket and are encouraged to arrive early to be seated before the ceremony, as seating is not reserved. After the ceremony begins, seating is not guaranteed in Marshall Hall.
- Listen closely to the verbal instructions provided to all graduates in the lineup on what to expect, where to go, and next steps.
- It's almost time for the procession into the ceremony. Maintain your place in line, set your cellphone on silent mode, zip up your gown, and be sure to have your registration card in hand.
Fifteen (15) minutes before your ceremony
- Registration is paused and late arrivals will be asked to wait at the registration desk until the procession has cleared the hallway and entered the ceremony hall.
During the ceremony
- Guests will already be seated in the hall as graduates begin the procession.
- After the procession, you will be directed to your designated seat along with your classmates.
- When it is your turn to cross the stage, you will present the registration card that you received at check in.
- When you hear your name, this is your cue to walk on stage to obtain your liripipe or hood. On-stage protocol does not include shaking hands.
- In addition to the announcement of your name as you cross the stage, your name and program and any award you have achieved (Honour List, Distinction, High Distinction, President's Honour List) will also be displayed on screen and on the livestream video.
- You will proceed to the document pick-up area offstage.
- If you already received your document by mail, there will not be another document for you to pick up.
- Documents not claimed at convocation will be mailed immediately following the ceremony.
- You will be directed back to your seat to observe the rest of the Convocation ceremony. Please be respectful of fellow graduates by remaining quietly in your seat and refraining from cellphone use while the ceremony is in progress.
- The expected run time of the ceremony is 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Once the ceremony has ended, you will follow the procession out of the hall. Graduates will exit first, and then all guests will exit.
After the ceremony
- Proceed to the reception area for refreshments and to meet up with your guests.
- Return your gown and liripipe or hood.
Ceremony schedule
Students should arrive 1 hour and 15 minutes before the ceremony start time. A reception will follow each ceremony.
Monday, February 24, 2025
9:45 a.m. ceremony
Business
- Administrative Business Management
- Business Development and Sales
- Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Career Development Professional
- Financial Planning Services
- Human Resources Management
- Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
- Professional Accounting Practice
- Social Media Marketing
- Strategic Global Business Management
- Strategic Marketing Communications
- Supply Chain Management - Global
1:45 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Global Business Management
- Management and Leadership Development
- Project Management
5:45 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology
- Bookkeeping
- Business
- Business - Finance
- Business - Insurance
- Business - International Business
- Business - Marketing
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Administration - Management
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Business Fundamentals
- Health Office Administration
- Human Resources
- Medical Office Practices
- Office Administration - Executive
- Office Administration - General
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:45 a.m. ceremony
Applied Computer Science & Information Technology
- Cloud Data Management
- Mobile Solutions Development
- Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering
- Web Development
- Web Development and Internet Applications Fundamentals
1:45 p.m. ceremony
Applied Computer Science & Information Technology
- Business Analytics
- Cloud Development and Operations
- Computer Applications Development
- Computer Programming and Analysis
- Digital Solutions Management
- Information Technology Business Analysis
- Information Technology Project Management
- Predictive Analytics
- Technical Systems Analysis
5:45 p.m. ceremony
Applied Computer Science & Information Technology
- Applied Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration
- Big Data Solution Architecture
- Computer Application Security
- Computer Systems Technician - Information Technology Infrastructure and Services
- Cybersecurity Response Planning
- Financial Technology
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Information Technology Network Security
- Network Technical Support
- Reporting Systems and Database Development
- Software Engineering Technician
- Software Engineering Technology
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Creative Industries
- 3D Computer Animation
- Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
- Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media
- Computer Animation - Motion Graphics
- Interactive Media Management - Interaction Design
- Journalism
- Virtual Reality Production
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:45 a.m. ceremony
Health & Life Sciences
- Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses
- Health Care Administration Management
- Personal Support Worker
1:45 p.m. ceremony
Health & Life Sciences
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Health Care Administration and Service Management
- Health Care Quality Improvement and Safety Management
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Long Term Care and Retirement Community Management
- Practical Nursing
- Registered Nurse - Critical Care Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
5:45 p.m. ceremony
Health & Life Sciences
- Clinical Research
- Health and Social Systems Navigation
- Regulatory Affairs
Trades & Apprenticeship
- Carpentry and Renovation Technician
- Construction Techniques
- Electrical - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)
- Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial
- Electrical Techniques
- General Construction Carpentry Techniques - Apprenticeship
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Heavy Equipment Techniques - Apprenticeship
- Masonry Techniques - Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Technician - CNC
- Mechanical Techniques - Gas and Sheet Metal
- Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair
- Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Service Apprenticeship
- Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service
- Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
- Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Apprenticeship
- Plumbing Techniques - Apprenticeship
Thursday, February 27, 2025
9:45 a.m. ceremony
Trades & Apprenticeship
- Advanced CNC Manufacturing
- Applied Electrical Motion and Control Management
- Applied Energy Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management - Design Integration
- Business - Supply Chain and Operations for Commercial Trucking
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Drafting and Design for Additive Manufacturing
- Machining for Manufacturing
- Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright
- Mechanical Techniques - Millwright Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling
- Power Engineering Technology
- Renewable Energy Techniques
1:45 p.m. ceremony
Engineering & Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Advanced Building Systems
- Agri-Business Management
- Aviation - General Arts and Science
- Civil Engineering Technology - Environmental
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Embedded Systems Development
- Environmental Engineering Applications
- Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
- Packaging Engineering Technician
- Process Quality Engineering
- Quality Assurance - Manufacturing and Management
- Welding and Fabrication Technician
- Welding Techniques
- Wireless Network Infrastructure
5:45 p.m. ceremony
Community Services
- Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
- Cybersecurity
- Data Processing and Reporting
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting
- Esthetician
- Fraud Investigation and Risk Management
- Human Factors and Ergonomics
- Human Services Foundation
- Library and Information Technician
- Management in Community Services
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Police Foundations
- Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
- Protection, Security and Investigation
- Recreation and Leisure Services
- Sensory Loss Intervention
- Social Service Worker
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Bartending
- Culinary Management
- Culinary Skills
- Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations
- Food Processing Technician
- Food Service Worker
- Global Hospitality Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Applied Research
- General Arts and Science - Diploma Option
- General Arts and Science - One Year
- General Arts and Science: English Language Studies
- Public Relations
- Public Relations - Integrated Communications
- Teaching English as a Second Language