Faculty, Alumni & Staff

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 has now passed. If you did not sign up and would like to support the ceremonies, please email convocation@trentu.ca. 

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. 
• 7:00 p.m. ceremonies: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Save the Date: Convocation Ambassador Orientation

• In-Person: Thursday, June 5 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Location TBC
• Virtual: Thursday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

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). 

If you don't wish to take part in the academic procession, simply attend the ceremonies of your choice. If you would like to sit in Reserved Seating to cheer on your students, please contact convocation@trentu.ca.

For any faculty that would like to purchase new regalia to represent your highest degree, please contact Harcourts.

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).

Once gowned, gather for the academic procession 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.