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Absolutely! To invite family members to Convocation you will need to provide them with a letter of invitation. The letter of invitation is written by you, not Humber. For more information on what to include in the letter go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/letter.asp It is recommended that you include your convocation details in the invitation letter. The convocation schedule can be found at http://www.humber.ca/convocation/. As part of the documentation for your situation, you should include a Confirmation of Enrollment. You can order this through your MyHumber account. The Confirmation of Enrollment letter will indicate your expected completion date. Please contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada at 1.888.242.2100 or cic.gc.ca for any further questions. You may also receive further assistance on how to invite your relatives by visiting the International Centre in the Learning Resource Commons, 2nd Floor, North Campus or H100A, Lakeshore Campus. Additionally, if your family is unable to attend, your convocation ceremony will be streamed live at http://humber.ca/convocation/ceremony/archive.

Graduates will be sent an email approximately two months prior to the event date and are required to apply to attend convocation using their MyHumber account. Once we have verified that you have met all the academic requirements and you have RSVP’d to attend convocation, your information package (separate from the credential package) will be mailed to you one week prior to the ceremony date. All outstanding balances on your student account must be paid in order for you to graduate.

We are very excited to welcome graduates and guests back to in-person convocation ceremonies, the health and well-being of our community remains our top priority and to ensure there is space for all graduates and their supporters in the audience there is a strict limit of three guests per graduate. Graduate registration is mandatory in order to attend their ceremony along with their three guests. Additional guests are invited to view the convocation ceremonies on the livestream. Children over the age of two require a ticket.

Unfortunately, you can only attend the designated ceremony to which you are invited.

An invitation to attend convocation will be emailed approximately two months prior to the event to all eligible graduates. The invitation will be sent to the email address on your MyHumber account.

Yes, your credential will be mailed to the address on your student file prior to the event. Please ensure your address is updated on MyHumber.

Students who have successfully completed their program in the Summer term.

Students who have successfully completed their program in the Fall or Winter term of the current Academic Year.

Shuttle services are not provided. However, there is public transportation available. Please visit ttc.ca for information on bus routes and schedules.

If you have completed your program requirements and don't see your program listed, please fill out a request through the Records/Registration Enquires link on MyHumber with the following information; program you are graduating from, campus and your expected graduation date.

There is no specific dress code for convocation. However, we recommend business casual attire.

There are no additional fees to be paid in order to graduate. Gowns/regalia are provided free of charge on the day of the ceremony. If you wish to purchase your own gown/regalia please contact Gaspard and Sons Ltd, at gaspard.ca or call 1.800.380.8214.

No, your credential will be mailed to the address on your student file prior to the event. Please ensure your address is updated on MyHumber.

Graduates who complete the application form by the deadline date and present their name card prior to crossing the stage will have their official name displayed during the ceremony. Graduates can review their official name on MyHumber and contact the Registrar's Office for name change requests.

The venue is fully accessible. Additional assistance is also available for individuals who are visually or hearing impaired. Please contact enquiry@humber.ca two weeks prior to the ceremony.

Guests should plan to arrive together with the graduate 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony time and proceed to the ballroom to be seated no less than 15 minutes prior to the ceremony’s scheduled start. Seating is on a first-come first-served basis and each graduate is entitled to bring 3 guests. In the interest of all concerned, ushers will not permit seats to be held for late arriving guests or personal belongings. Once the capacity in the ballroom has been reached, all remaining guests will be seated in an overflow room to watch the ceremony via direct video stream. Guests in the overflow room will be provided a ticket and will be seated in the ballroom should there be seats remaining. Due to the length and nature of the Convocation ceremonies, we strongly suggest that if possible, parents should avoid bringing babies and young children with them.

Graduation portraits are available prior to convocation. For more detailed information, please visit mygradphotoshumber.com or contact IGNITE at 416.675.6622 ext 5051. The portrait photography is also available on convocation day. There is a $10.00 sitting fee payable the day of pictures.

Convocation is the formal ceremony for the conferral of degrees, diplomas and certificates. It is a long-held tradition that commemorates the academic achievement of Humber students.

To appropriately honour the significance of the occasion and ensure the event runs smoothly, it is essential that all graduates, along with their families and friends in attendance, adhere to the following guidelines throughout the ceremony:

• Guests and graduates to remain seated until the entire ceremony is complete, and Convocation has been officially dismissed by the Master of Ceremonies. The stage party will first exit the ballroom followed by the graduates and then all doors will be open for guests to exit. Note: any grads who leave the Ballroom before the ceremony is complete will be asked to return their gown immediately. Photo opportunities will only be available before or after the ceremony.
• Devices to be switched off or on silent mode during the ceremony.
• All graduates and guests to cooperate with and follow instructions from event staff.

This is your forever moment to shine and represent yourself as a proud Humber grad. All you need to make sure to bring is your name card. Humber will provide your gown and regalia and your Program Marshal and event staff will ensure you are ready to cross the stage. Before crossing the stage, we will take your name card so you can be hands free and have no distractions from that important walk to commemorate your tremendous achievement.

Items not permitted on stage:

• Personal items or apparel such as purses, bags, valuables or jackets. You are encouraged to leave these items with your family or guests.
• Graduates may not end up in the same seat after crossing the stage to receive their credential. We recommend that you do not bring in or leave personal items on your seat.

Items not permitted at convocation:

• Aerosol cans or pressurized containers
• Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs or harmful chemicals
• Noisemakers, including, but not limited to, bullhorns, whistles and horns
• Confetti poppers, streamers and silly string
• Flags on poles or sticks
• Laser pointers and balloons
• Large signs and balloon arrangements
• Professional camera equipment, including but not limited to, tripods, battery packs, large commercial video cameras
• Selfie sticks
• Beach balls or other inflatable items
• Animals (excluding service animals)
• Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons and firearms
• Any other object deemed unsatisfactory by the management of Humber College and the Toronto Congress Centre are strictly prohibited on the Grounds.