Graduating Students

Students are encouraged to review the Graduating Students page on the central University Registrar's Office website for detailed information on preparing to graduate, the ceremony schedule, what to expect for the convocation ceremony, and more.

Your eligibility to graduate will be assessed using your current courses on the assumption that you will be successful in them and will meet your degree and program requirements. You can check your degree and program requirements on Degree Explorer.

The deadline to request Fall 2025 graduation in ACORN is September 9, 2025. Under the "Graduation & Convocation" option on ACORN, select the Confirm Intent to Graduate button. If you experience any issues requesting graduation, please contact our office at uc.registrar@utoronto.ca.

The Degree Request/Cancellation form can be used for the following reasons: 

1. You are unable to request graduation on ACORN
2. You wish to cancel your graduation request 
3. You wish to upgrade your Bachelor (3-year degree) to a Honours (4-year degree)

Download the Degree Request/Cancellation Form

Once the form is complete, either email the form to uc.registrar@utoronto.ca or drop it off in person at the office.

If you complete all the degree requirements of the Honours degree except the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 1.85, you can request a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree (BA or BSc). Please submit the completed form to UC's Academic Advising & Registrar’s Office.

Download the degree drop-down form.

Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremonies are taking place in Convocation Hall from Monday October 27th to Friday October 31st. The University College ceremony is confirmed for Monday October 27th at 1:30 p.m. For the full schedule, please visit the Convocation Ceremony Search page on the central University Registrar's Office website.

Be advised that your diploma will bear your Record Name exactly as it is shown in ACORN. To view your Record Name, click on "Profile & Settings" on your ACORN dashboard and view "Personal Information" in the profile tab.

If you would like to change how your name appears on your diploma and in the convocation brochure, you must make the request in advance; otherwise, the name currently displayed in ACORN will be used. The deadline to make changes to names for Fall 2025 graduation is October 3, 2025. 

• If you want to add accents or special characters to your name or remove the period after an initial in your name, please complete the Accents on Diploma Name Form and return it to the Office of Convocation no later than October 3, 2025.
• For all other name change requests, students must submit the Change of First/Middle Name or Gender Form and email it to our office at uc.registrar@utoronto.ca with a clear and colour photo/scan of your valid (unexpired) Canadian government issued photo ID or passport no later than October 3, 2025.

For more information about name changes, please review the Changing Your Name or Gender page on the University Registrar's Office website. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our office.

All eligible students must RSVP to indicate if they will attend or not attend their ceremony. For Fall 2025 graduation, the RSVP period begins on October 1st and ends October 13th. 

For detailed information on RSVPing, guest tickets, and gown and hood rentals, review the RSVP & Tickets section of the Graduating Students page on the central University Registrar's Office website.

Students who are not attending their Convocation ceremony must RSVP "not attending" in ACORN during the RSVP period.

For detailed information on receiving your diploma if you are not attending your Convocation ceremony, please review the Diplomas page on the central University Registrar's Office website

You can request a letter from the Faculty of Arts & Science confirming your intent to graduate, your eligibility to graduate or to confirm graduation.

Visit the Office of the Faculty Registrar to request graduation letters.

Students who wish to have their graduation photos taken and included in the Fall 2025 graduation composite will need to contact Lassman Studios directly to arrange for a photo sitting/session. They can be reached at questions@lassmanstudios.com.

For detailed information on diploma frames, review the Photos, Gifts and Memorabilia page on the central University Registrar's Office website.

Whether you're applying to graduate school this year or are considering applying in the future, this series of five workshops will take you through all the important steps in the application process. Join academic, financial, and career advisors to discuss required documents, funding, references, and more! 

• Wednesday October 1st: How to Apply to Graduate School 
• Wednesday October 15th: How to Write a Statement of Intent AND How to Write a Personal Statement 
• Wednesday October 29th: How to Request Letters of Reference 
• Wednesday November 12th: How to Identify Funding Opportunities for Graduate School
• Wednesday November 26th: How to Gain Valuable Experience for Graduate School

All workshops will take place on Zoom. Completion of all five virtual workshops will earn you credit on your U of T Co-Curricular Record and a Crafting Effective Graduate School Applications certificate. Learn more and sign up at uoft.me/cegsa.

Below are some resources that might be helpful in navigating your journey after graduating:

• What do I do after university?
• Career Exploration & Education
• Applying to Graduate Programs at U of T's School of Graduate Studies