Note: Information on this page is for Peterborough ceremonies. If you are a student attending a Durham ceremony, please visit the Durham Convocation site.
Review the information below to make sure you are all set for your ceremony.
If you did not complete the RSVP form and plan to attend your ceremony, please email convocation@trentu.ca with your name and student number, with the subject line: "LATE RSVP".
On Convocation Day
- Send your guests their tickets
- Arrive at least 1 hour before your ceremony to check-in
- Check-in
- Gowning
- Take the green pledge
- Line-up
- Ceremony flow and stage directions
- Capture the moment
- Return your gown
- Pick-up your degree
- Enjoy your new alumni status
After Convocation
Not Attending Convocation?
Still have questions? Visit our frequently asked questions page.
On Convocation Day
1. Send your Guest(s) their tickets
- Guest tickets are required for the Peterborough ceremonies for all guests over the age of three. Tickets will be scanned upon entry, and seating is first-come first first-served.
- Graduates were able to claim 4 tickets and join a waitlist for up to 2 additional tickets when completing the RSVP, which closed on May 20.
- Graduates who successfully secured tickets received an email from trentuniversity@buytickets.at confirming your order and a digital copy of your ticket vouchers.
- Graduates are responsible for sending their tickets to their guests.
- Waitlist tickets have been issued for ceremonies that had space available. Please check your inbox and junk folder for an email from convocation@trentu.ca with step-by-step instructions for how to access the waitlist tickets using the unique ceremony access code.
- If you need to access or cancel your tickets, please use Ticket Tailor's "Find Your Tickets" tool: https://app.tickettailor.com/find-tickets. Please cancel tickets if you no longer need them.
- Guests who do not have tickets are welcome to view the ceremonies in Stohn Hall (room 1.22 in the Student Centre) and meet up with you after the ceremony for pictures around campus.
2. Arrive 1 hour before your ceremony to check-in
- Please check in at the Student Centre one hour before your ceremony. This will leave you plenty of time to check-in, get your gown and hood, and soak in the excitement.
- Don't forget to bring your Student ID or another piece of photo ID (i.e. driver's license or health card). This will be required for check-in and degree pick-up.
- Please leave bags or purses with your family as there is no room for them. Please arrange for your guests to care for your children as they cannot be with you in gowning or in the student area. Just bring your ID, phone and a water bottle if you would like one.
- Once checked in, you will receive your name card, which lists your degree, program, and line-up number. HOLD ON TO IT - you MUST have this card with you at the ceremony in order to walk the stage.
- Review the 2026 Convocation schedule to confirm your ceremony date.
3. Gowning
- Gowns and hoods are provided. You do NOT need to purchase regalia for Convocation.
- After you have checked in and received your name card, you will be guided to the gowning room (TSC 2.02). Hand your name card to the gowning volunteers, who will provide you with a gown and hood. Take a look at the Official Trent Convocation Academic Regalia document to see what regalia you will be wearing.
- You MUST return your regalia by 12:30 p.m. for morning ceremonies or 4:30 p.m. for afternoon ceremonies, before picking up your degree.
4. Take the green pledge
- Upon exiting the gowning room, you can choose to take the green pledge and wear a green ribbon during the ceremony:
"I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organization for which I work."
5. Line up
- Once you have been gowned, you join the student procession line-up on the second floor of the Student Centre.
- Volunteers will assist you in lining up by degree and walk graduates to the ceremony before the scheduled start time.
- In the case of inclement weather, you will be given disposable ponchos with hoods to cover you during the quick walk from the Student Centre to the Athletics Centre. You will have time once inside the Athletics Centre to remove the poncho before entering the ceremony.
6. Ceremony flow & stage directions
- Following the Indigenous procession and bagpiper, graduates will process into the ceremony, through the middle aisle, and take their seats to the left of the stage.
- Students will be called row by row to cross the stage. Hand your name card to the stage marshal and cross the stage when you hear your name called.
- On stage, you will shake the hand of the Chancellor Stephen Stohn and a member of Trent University's Senior Leadership team. Miranda Studios will capture a few photos of the special moment.
- Upon exiting the stage, you will be greeted by a representative of the Trent Alumni family and directed to Miranda Studio's portrait area for another photo, then head back to your seat. (Note: Photos taken by Miranda Studios will be available for purchase. Proofs and purchasing options will be sent to your Trent email in the weeks following the ceremony.)
7. Capture the moment
- After the ceremony, you can take photos with your family and friends on our beautiful campus or in front of backdrops in the Student Centre.
- The flags representing the countries of this year's International graduates will be hung at the Student Centre, facing the river.
8. Return your gown
- You MUST return your gown and hood before picking your degree up, and no later than:
- 12:30 p.m. for morning ceremonies, or
- 4:30 p.m. for afternoon ceremonies
9. Pick-up your degree
- Your degree will be available for pick-up at the Event Space in the Student Centre following the ceremony after you return your gown.
- Make sure to bring your student card or a piece of photo ID. This is required for degree pick up.
10. Enjoy your new alumni status
- While in the Event Space, head over to the Alumni table to meet the Alumni Engagement & Services team.
- They will welcome you to the Alumni family and help get you connected with the Trent Alumni Perks app to unlock all of your new exclusive discounts and benefits.
- Visit trentu.ca/alumni for information on the benefits, services, programs and events offered to you for free!
After Convocation
1. Purchase your personalized StageClip video, featuring your moment on stage.
- Instantly share on social media.
- Easy to download and save forever!
- Delivered shortly after ceremony.
Scan the QR code or visit findmyclip.stageclip.com and enter your Trent email.
Not Attending Convocation?
1. Apply to graduate
- To graduate and receive your degree, you must complete the Application to Graduate and receive confirmation from the Registrar's Office (undergraduate students) or the School of Graduate Studies (graduate students) that you have completed all of your requirements to graduate.
- To learn more about the application process, watch the How to Apply to Graduate video or visit the Office of the Registrar website.
- If you have questions about the status of your application to graduate, please contact:
- Undergraduate Students: the Office of the Registrar (registrar@trentu.ca)
- Graduate Students: the School of Graduate Studies (graduaterecords@trentu.ca)
2. Degree certificate pick-up
- Students who have successfully completed their degree requirements and are free of financial obligations to the University are eligible to receive a degree or diploma.
- Degree certificates will be held for two years. After this period, you must request and pay for a replacement.
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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.