Graduating Students

It is your responsibility to verify that all program of study and degree requirements are complete. Degree Explorer, an online tool, performs degree and program assessments. You may also make an appointment to review degree level requirements with an academic advisor at the Victoria College Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising. Please make sure that your programs of study are correct and up to date on ACORN before you make a graduation request. If you have questions about your program requirements, contact the academic unit (department).

If you request to graduate in Spring you will receive email confirmation of your program status from academic units (departments) in Feb. or March. If you request to graduate in Fall, you will receive confirmation in Sept. or Oct. Program status is also posted in Degree Explorer. If you have questions about the accuracy of a program assessment, please check with the academic unit (department).

Only the Faculty of Arts and Science can confirm that your degree requirements are complete. Confirmation is emailed in early Oct. for Fall graduates and late May for June graduates. If you need confirmation, request a Letter of Eligibility to Graduate. If your degree has already been conferred, you may also request a University of Toronto Certification of Degree. Transcripts are available from the University of Toronto. Third parties are directed to the University of Toronto Confirmation of Degree website. 

Ceremony dates and logistics are co-ordinated by the University of Toronto Office of Convocation.

In Spring 2025, there are multiple ceremonies for Victoria College students. Be sure to carefully note your ceremony date and information posted below about schedules. Convocations are determined by your degree and for Commerce, degree, program and/or optional College ceremony opt in (deadline passed). Changes between ceremonies are not possible so make sure to prepare for the correct date and time. 

Honours Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts

Victoria College is the only division that does not gather centrally at U of T for June gown and hood pick-up and procession. To ensure the best experience, we recommend arriving early so you have time to relax and take photos with your family on Vic's beautiful campus.

See the tentative timeline below for an overview of the schedule. We provide additional information in email communications to students who have requested to graduate. 

All times are tentative and may be subject to change.
Reservations for gowns and guest tickets are required April 29-May 12.

June 12, 2025

10 a.m. - 12 noon
Gown and marshalling card pick up.
Victoria College Building 

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Complimentary lunch for graduates and guests. Special congratulatory speeches and photo ops included! During the speeches, students graduating will be asked to come forward for a special group photo with President Rhonda McEwen and Chancellor Nick Saul.
Victoria College Quad

1 p.m.
Student Marshalling for procession. 
You must bring your procession card with you.
Victoria location, details to be confirmed
Followed by walking procession from Vic to Convocation Hall.

1 p.m. 
Guided guest walk to Convocation Hall

1:30 - 2 p.m.
Convocation guest seating (reserved tickets required April 29 - May 12)
Convocation Hall

2:30 - 4 p.m.
Convocation Ceremony and Webcast
Convocation Hall , Northrop Frye Hall 003 and online

4 - 5 p.m.
Gown return
Medical Sciences Building

Tips to Ensure a Smooth Graduation Day

• Wear flat shoes (procession).
• Bring an umbrella in case of rain.
• Stay hydrated. 
• Do not give your procession card to your family! You will need to have it with you for the 1 p.m. Marshalling.

Honours Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science, Commerce opted into College Group

Victoria College is the only division that does not gather centrally at U of T for June gown and hood pick-up and procession. To ensure the best experience, we recommend arriving early so you have time to relax and take photos with your family on Vic's beautiful campus.

See the tentative timeline below for an overview of the schedule. Victoria College is the only division that does not gather centrally at U of T for June gown and hood pick-up and procession. To ensure the best experience, we recommend arriving early so you have time to relax and take photos with your family on Vic's beautiful campus.

See the tentative timeline below for an overview of the schedule. We will provide additional information for Vic students in future communications. 

All times are tentative and may be subject to change.
Reservations for gowns and guest tickets are required April 29-May 12.

3 - 4:45 p.m.
Gown and marshalling card pick up.
Victoria College Building 

3 - 4:30 p.m.
Reception for graduates and guests. Special congratulatory speeches and photo ops included! During the speeches, students graduating will be asked to come forward for a special group photo with President Rhonda McEwen and Chancellor Nick Saul.
Victoria College Quad

4:45 p.m.
Student Marshalling for procession. 
You must bring your procession card with you.
Victoria location, details to be confirmed
Followed by walking procession from Vic to Convocation Hall.

4:45 p.m.
Guided guest walk to Convocation Hall

5:30 - 6 p.m.
Convocation guest seating (reserved tickets required April 29-May  12)
Convocation Hall

6:30 - 8 p.m.
Convocation Ceremony and Webcast
Convocation Hall , Northrop Frye Hall 003 and online

8 - 9 p.m.
Gown return
Medical Sciences Building

Tips to Ensure a Smooth Graduation Day

• Wear flat shoes (procession).
• Bring an umbrella in case of rain.
• Stay hydrated. 
• Do not give your procession card to your family! You will need to have it with you for the 4:45 p.m. Marshalling.

Rotman Commerce group students (did not opt into the College Convocation) follow the general U of T instructions on the Office of Convocation site. Reservations for gowns and guest tickets are required April 29-May 12, 2025.

• June 20, 10 a.m.: Bachelor of Commerce, Management specialists (not opted into College group)
  
• June 20, 2:30 p.m.: Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance & Economics specialists (not opted into College group)

Your name in ACORN will appear on your diploma.

Is your name missing accents? If so, please see Office of Convocation webpage for information. For any other changes to your name, please contact the Victoria College Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising to complete a Change of Name or Gender on Academic Record form. Deadlines for name changes and diplomas apply.

Students who upgrade to an Honours degree or a four-year degree are not eligible to attend a convocation ceremony to receive an upgraded degree. For those upgrading to an Honours degree, original diplomas must be returned to the Office of Convocation before new diplomas will be released.

Diplomas will not be released to students who have outstanding fees from previous sessions. To have a financial hold released, email proof of payment to valerie.ferrier@utoronto.ca. Financial holds normally take 2-3 business days to clear. 

For more information, please see the Office of Convocation Diploma page.

Individual Portraits and Composite Photos 

New Paramount Studios is the official graduation photographer for Victoria University. Graduation photos are optional. If you were unable to attend an on-campus photo session, you may book a time at one of the studio locations. 

Sitting fee: $25 (cash only at the time of sitting). This includes:

• Class composite photograph
• Professional photographer
• Unlimited poses within your 15-minute sitting time
• Photographs with friends and family
• Casual or professional headshot photographs
• Online proofs and online ordering
• Discounts on packages

Campus sittings

Goldring Student Centre 
150 Charles St W, room 133 (inside the VUSAC Office)
Toronto, ON M5S 1K9

Studio locations

New Paramount Studios Toronto
837 St Clair Ave W.
Toronto, ON M6C 1C2

New Paramount Studios Mississauga
1412 Hurontario St.
Mississauga, ON L5G 3H4

Registration and booking:

• Book a Vic campus sitting.
• Book a studio sitting: Toronto or Mississauga

Digital options

If you cannot attend an in-person sitting, digital submission is an option.

Contact information

For questions or assistance, please contact nps@look.ca or call 416-653-5103.

Composite photos 

• Pick-up and shipping options are offered by New Paramount.
• High-resolution downloads are also available for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

New Paramount Studios Toronto
837 St Clair Ave W., Toronto, ON M6C 1C2
416-653-5103

New Paramount Studios Mississauga 
1412 Hurontario St., Mississauga, ON L5G 3H4
416-653-5103

For further information, please contact nps@look.ca or call 416-653-5103.

You may pick up composite photos from 2019 and previous years at the Office of the Registrar and Academic Advising, Goldring Student Centre, 150 Charles St. W, 3rd Floor. 

• Graduation ceremony photos

Students in their final year are offered several opportunities to be recognized and celebrated both at the University of Toronto and at Victoria College. For more information, see Graduating Awards.

If you are planning further studies, consider applying for a Postgraduate Scholarship.

Visit The Vic Careers & Transition Out Quercus page regularly to find resources to help plan for careers and further education or to book an appointment with a Vic Career Educator or Further Education and Careers Advisor. If you are going into year 2 or 3, prepare yourself for life after graduation with The Vic Ready program. 

Additional information sessions and resources are available at U of T and through other institutions. We've compiled a list of helpful resources below.

More Campus Resources:

• The School of Graduate Studies Admissions and Events Page lists opportunities for students planning to continue their studies at the University of Toronto.
• The University of Toronto Career Education and Exploration Centre hosts many workshops and provides a variety of services for graduating students including Career Learning Network job/volunteer/internship postings and Further Education resources.
• Check out Career Navigator, a website designed to help students with career research and planning. Career Navigator connects a strong network of Alumni who, when they share their stories, provide
• Plan to attend workshops and other events sponsored by Backpack to Briefcase (b2B) and Graduate and Life Science Education (GLSE).
• Need tips on preparing your applicant statement? Participate in a Writing Plus Workshop, Admissions Letters and Personal Statements: Applying to Medicine, Law, or another professional or graduate program? Here's how to present your strengths to your advantage.

Post-Degree Programs:

• University programs in Canada
• College programs: www.ontariocolleges.ca or ONTransfer
  • Ontario College Fair
• Ontario University Application Centre: OUAC (see Education, Law, Medicine, Rehabilitation Science)