## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. [Student Services](/index%2Ephp/student-services) 3. Office Registrar 4. [Graduation and Convocation](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/412) ![People in graduation robes, sitting in an auditorium looking forward.](/sites/default/files/styles/header_medium_desktop/public/2024-09/53290044569_3b18cc4909_o.jpeg.webp?itok=0UeDbnZ4) Explore - [Overview](/office-of-the-registrar) - [Privacy and personal information collection](/student-services/office-registrar/privacy-and-personal-information-collection) - [Current Student Forms](https://ocaduniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/RecordsandRegistration/SitePages/Forms-%26-Documents.aspx) - [Course Catalogue](https://selfservice.ocadu.ca/Student/Courses/Search?keyword=) - [Dates and Deadlines](/student-services/office-registrar/dates-and-deadlines) - [Returning to OCAD U](/student-services/office-registrar/returning-ocad-u) - [Transcripts](/student-services/office-registrar/transcripts) - [Graduation and Convocation](/student-services/office-registrar/graduation-and-convocation) - [Program Guides](/student-services/office-registrar/program-guides) # Graduation and Convocation Explore - [Overview](/office-of-the-registrar) - [Privacy and personal information collection](/student-services/office-registrar/privacy-and-personal-information-collection) - [Current Student Forms](https://ocaduniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/RecordsandRegistration/SitePages/Forms-%26-Documents.aspx) - [Course Catalogue](https://selfservice.ocadu.ca/Student/Courses/Search?keyword=) - [Dates and Deadlines](/student-services/office-registrar/dates-and-deadlines) - [Returning to OCAD U](/student-services/office-registrar/returning-ocad-u) - [Transcripts](/student-services/office-registrar/transcripts) - [Graduation and Convocation](/student-services/office-registrar/graduation-and-convocation) - [Program Guides](/student-services/office-registrar/program-guides) rgb(0,0,0) ### Preparing to Graduate OCAD University has three graduation periods - September, January and May. All students approved to graduate are invited to participate in OCAD U's formal convocation ceremony, held annually in June. If you anticipate you'll be ready to graduate during one of OCAD University's three graduation periods, you'll need to submit an Intent to Graduate form through [Self-Service](https://selfservice.ocadu.ca/Student/ "Self-Service") ('My Academics' > 'Graduation') by the applicable [deadline](/student-services/office-registrar/dates-and-deadlines). For complete details, visit our [help article](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/knowledgeitem?unid=8e5f2db4bec6449097be6a691f1fdee5). ### Convocation Ceremonies OCAD University hosts one convocation date annually. Two ceremonies are held, and each graduand will be invited to the ceremony for their program. OCAD U’s convocation ceremony date is available on our [Dates & Deadlines page](https://www.ocadu.ca/student-services/office-registrar/dates-and-deadlines). Convocation 2026 will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026. .container { display: flex; justify-content: center; } iframe { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; width: 100% !important; border: 0px; } Please note: OCAD University may document convocation through photography, video, film, webcast or broadcast, and may use these for promotional, advertising or educational purposes. By participating in convocation, you consent to allowing OCAD University to use your image and likeness. Students preparing to graduate should read [our help article](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/knowledgeitem?unid=fc4402cf7ca14a8d8886186616d58075&origin=searchPreview) for more information on convocation. rgb(0,0,0) ![Grad bear and diploma frame](/sites/default/files/styles/3_4_large/public/2026-04/convo-shop_0.jpg.webp?itok=3lG9iR2V) ## Shop the Convocation Store! Pre-purchase a diploma frame, grad teddy bear, flowers plus more for a graduating student. While quantities last. Available for pickup at Convocation. [Reserve your OCAD U memorabilia at the Convocation Store today](https://shopocadu.ca/collections/convocation) rgb(0,0,0) ![Elder Liz Osawamick and graduating student Afanassi Grigoriev (BDES - Illustration) at OCAD U's 2022 Convocation.](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-09/FXT48370.jpg.webp?itok=bNWXyACD) ![Convocation](/sites/default/files/styles/square_large/public/2024-11/53798523971_5ca9d43d20_k.jpg.webp?itok=uJxJyDuI) ## Indigenous graduates ### Ceremony & Reception for Indigenous Graduates Indigenous OCAD U graduates have the option of receiving a gift from Elder Liz Osawamick on stage during the convocation ceremony. ### Traditional Regalia OCAD University respects the wishes of Indigenous graduands and faculty who choose to wear traditional regalia to a convocation ceremony. All First Nations, Inuit and Métis graduands are welcome to wear traditional regalia in place of an academic gown and do not have to rent a gown or pay the rental fee for the gown. This has been included in OCAD U's convocation policies. .paragraph--collage-2-image .field_pattern svg path { stroke: #f26323 ; fill: #f26323 ; } rgb(0,0,0) ### Graduation Portraits OCAD University's vendor of record for graduation portraits is [New Paramount Studios](https://www.newparamount.com/). Photography sessions are available on campus each spring, or you can book a session at the studio location(s). Learn more about getting your graduation portraits in our [help article](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/tas/public/ssp/content/detail/knowledgeitem?unid=87bf3be04dae47c7bf532699def9544e).