Convocation Ambassador
Convocation would not be possible at Trent without the 100+ staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and students that help out. You make the day run smoothly and provide that personal interaction that makes it such a special and memorable event for the graduates and their guests.
The deadline to complete the Convocation Ambassador registration form has now passed. If you did not sign up and would like to support the ceremonies, please email convocation@trentu.ca.
We kindly ask for your support at a minimum of two ceremonies, and your assistance at additional ceremonies would also be greatly appreciated!
Peterborough Ambassador Resources & Role Descriptions
- Ambassador Orientation Presentation
- Student Centre Map
- Athletic Centre Map
- Student Centre Director Role Description
- Usher Role Description
- Accessible Usher Role Description
- Student Gowning Role Description
Shifts
- 10:00 a.m. ceremonies: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m. ceremonies: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambassadors are provided with lunch when they help for a full day, and a thank you event after convocation.
Scheduling
Ambassadors have been assigned a role and added to a Teams group chat, where you can access the draft schedule. Please review and notify Babin by noon on May 29 of any required changes. The final schedule will be shared by Friday, May 30 and the Convocation team will be in touch with calendar invites for your shifts.
If you are suddenly unavailable to attend your shift, please notify Babin Joy, Peterborough Ambassador Coordinator as soon as possible and they will work to find a replacement.
Faculty & Staff
Participate in the Academic Procession
Convocation is an extremely significant event in the lives of many Trent students and their families. The ceremonies are scheduled by program and usually last 1- 1.5 hours. The students are always happy and proud to see and be congratulated by their professors on stage and introduced to their families after the ceremonies. Your presence strengthens the bond with them as they become alumni.
The deadline to complete the Academic Procession Registration form and order regalia from Harcourts has now passed. If you did not sign up but plan to attend, please email convocation@trentu.ca. Our faculty gowning team will ensure regalia is available for you to borrow (i.e. black gown or closest equivalent to your highest degree).
Regalia
For any faculty that would like to purchase new regalia to represent your highest degree, please contact Harcourts. Note: Orders made past May 16 will not be fulfilled in time for the 2025 Convocation ceremonies.
The Convocation Office is selling some vintage Trent regalia that can no longer be used for the convocation ceremonies. Supplies are extremely limited but include gowns of varying materials and shades of green, and some arts, science, business, education and a few master or arts or master of science hoods. The items are not in pristine condition. Gowns are $20 if picked up, $40 to ship. Hoods are $10 if picked up, $20 to ship. Payment is only by cash or cheque - we cannot accept any cards. Please contact convocation@trentu.ca if you are interested.
Rented regalia can be picked up in the gowning rooms: faculty gowning in the Tribute Communities Centre (Durham) and the AJM Smith Room (Peterborough), 1st floor Bata Library.
Once gowned, gather for the academic procession inside the Paul Wilson/north/exam doors of the Athletics Centre or in the hallway of the Tribute Communities Centre half an hour before the start of the ceremony. A faculty marshal will line you up.
NOTE: Convocation ceremonies are public events that are photographed, recorded, and livestreamed on trentu.ca/live. By attending, you are providing consent that Trent University may use your likeness in any future Trent materials without compensation. If you have any questions, please contact convocation@trentu.ca.