How to prepare
Ensure you have completed these steps a minimum of five weeks prior to your convocation to avoid disappointment on your special day. If you have any concerns, please email ConvocationQuestions@conestogac.on.ca.
Step 1: Verify your name and address are correct on the Student Portal
- Log in to the Student Portal and go to the 'Personal Info' tab. Your first name, middle initial and last name will be displayed on your registration card, your document and on the ceremony screen display. Contact ConvocationQuestions@conestogac.on.ca at least five weeks before convocation if your name is not listed correctly on the portal.
- Ensure that your address is correct. Your document will be mailed to you if you do not attend convocation.
Step 2: Verify you are eligible to graduate
It is very important to verify that you have met the requirements of your program. To be eligible to graduate at this convocation, you must have completed your program and been granted a decision of "Program Complete" with "Graduate" status by September 18, 2023. This is the deadline to be considered for graduation awards and honours, as well as have your name included in the convocation program.
Once all your final grades are posted, click the 'View Achievement Report' from the 'Grades' tab in the Student Portal. If your status does not show as 'Graduate', go to the 'My Courses' tab and select the 'View Progress Report' button to see if there are any courses with a missing or failing grade. You may require the services of our Credit Transfer department, or you may need to contact your coordinator to discuss any discrepancies.
Step 3: Ensure you don’t have any outstanding fees or fines on your account
Check your 'Financial' tab to ensure you don’t have any holds or outstanding fees on your account. Even a parking ticket will prevent you from being able to receive your document.
Step 4: Let us know if you are attending convocation
Indicate your attendance through the 'Services' tab, 'Convocation' subtab in the Student Portal.
Step 5: Register for your gown
Register for your gown through the 'Services' tab, 'Convocation' subtab in the Student Portal, or visit www.buildagrad.ca/conestogac.
Graduates will not be permitted to cross the stage without a gown. If you do not pre-order your gown, you will need to pay $5.00 at the ceremony to obtain a gown.
What to expect during your ceremony
Convocation is a time for graduates to celebrate with their family and friends. We expect all students be respectful of their fellow graduates during the ceremony by staying in their seat, being quiet and refraining from cell phone use while the ceremony is in progress.
Step 1: Arrive at Bingemans 90 minutes prior to your ceremony and find the graduate check-in desk
- Collect your registration card at the check-in desk. The lineups will be alphabetical by first name. Please bring your ONE Card or photo ID.
Step 2: Gowning and lineup
- You will be directed to the gowning area to pick up your pre-ordered gown and will be provided with assistance to find your line.
- Please leave personal items such as bags or jackets with your guests or at the coat check.
Step 3: Ceremony
- In addition to your name being read aloud as you cross the stage, your name, program and any award you have achieved (Honour List, Distinction, High Distinction, President’s Honour List) will be displayed on screen and on our livestream video.
Step 4: Document pick up
- Documents for graduates will be available for pick up immediately following your ceremony. Please bring your ONE Card or photo ID.
- There will not be another document for you to pick up if you have already received it by mail.
- Documents not picked up at convocation will be mailed out immediately following the ceremony.
Ceremony schedule
A reception will follow each ceremony.
Monday, November 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. ceremony
Business
- Health Office Administration
- Medical Office Practices
- Office Administration - Executive
- Office Administration - General
Engineering & Technology
- Aviation - General Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management
- Bachelor of Engineering - Building Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering - Power Systems Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology - Architecture
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Embedded Systems Development
- Environmental Engineering Applications
- Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automated Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
- Packaging Engineering Technician
- Robotics and Industrial Automation
- Structural Packaging Design and Management
- Structural Steel Management and Detailing
- Welding and Fabrication Technician
- Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics
- Welding Techniques
- Wireless Network Infrastructure
- Woodworking Technician
- Woodworking Techniques - CNC
- Woodworking Technology
Trades & Apprenticeship
- Construction Foundations
- Construction Techniques
- Electrical Techniques
- Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)
- Electrician - Industrial (Apprenticeship)
- General Machinist (Apprenticeship)
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Machine Tool Builder and Integrator (Apprenticeship)
- Mechanical Technician - CNC
- Mechanical Technician - General Machinist
- Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker
- Mechanical Techniques - Millwright Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling
- Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair
- Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Service Apprenticeship
- Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service
- Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
- Powerline Technician
- Tool and Die Maker (Apprenticeship)
- Truck and Coach Technician (Apprenticeship)
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management
- Business
- Business Administration - Management
- Human Resources Management
- Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
- Sustainable Business Management
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts Management
- Culinary Management
- Culinary Skills
- Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing
- Global Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Operations - Food and Beverage
- Operations Leadership in Food Manufacturing
- Tourism - Destinations and Travel Management
6:00 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit & Information Technology
- Bookkeeping
- Business - Finance
- Business - Insurance
- Business - Marketing
- Business - Purchasing
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Business Administration - Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Financial Planning Services
- Human Resources Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Supply Chain Management - Global
- Teacher/Trainer of Adults
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10:00 a.m. ceremony
Business
- Global Business Management
- Strategic Global Business Management
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Business - International Business
- Strategic Marketing Communications
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Health Care Administration and Service Management
6:00 p.m. ceremony
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Applied Electrical Motion and Control Management
- Applied Energy Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management - Design Integration
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Business - Supply Chain and Operations for Commercial Trucking
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Interior Decorating - Residential
- Library and Information Technician
- Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class
- Renewable Energy Techniques
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
10:00 a.m. ceremony
Business
- Administrative Business Management
- Business Fundamentals
- Career Development Professional
- Project Management (Kitchener - Doon campus students only. All other students are at 2 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Business
- Project Management (excluding Kitchener - Doon campus students)
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Quality Assurance - Manufacturing and Management
6:00 p.m. ceremony
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Applied Research
- Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours)
- General Arts and Science - Diploma Option
- General Arts and Science - One Year
- General Arts and Science: ELS
- Public Relations - Integrated Communications
- Public Service
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Technical Communication
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Process Quality Engineering
Thursday, November 9, 2023
10:00 a.m. ceremony
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration
- Business Analytics
- Cloud Data Management
- Enterprise Content Management
- Financial Technology
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Community Services
- Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours)
- Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
- Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
- Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Support
- Human Services Foundation
- Management in Community Services
- Police Foundations
- Recreation and Leisure Services
- Social Service Worker
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Information Technology Business Analysis
- Network Technical Support
- Predictive Analytics
- Web Development
- Web Development and Internet Applications Fundamentals
Friday, November 10, 2023
10:00 a.m. ceremony
Applied Computer Science & IT
- Big Data Solution Architecture
- Computer Application Security
- Computer Applications Development
- Computer Programmer/Analyst
- Computer Programming
- Computer Systems Technician - Information Technology Infrastructure and Services
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Information Technology Network Security
- Mobile Solutions Development
- Reporting Systems and Database Development
- Software Engineering Technician
- Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
2:00 p.m. ceremony
Creative Industries
- 3D Computer Animation
- Bachelor of Design (Honours)
- Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
- Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media
- Computer Animation - Motion Graphics
- Design Foundations
- Game - Design
- Graphic Design
- Interactive Media Management - Interaction Design
- Journalism
- Virtual Reality Production
Health & Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours)
- Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses
- Fitness and Health Promotion
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
- Personal Support Worker
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
- Registered Nurse - Critical Care Nursing
- Registered Practical Nurse - Perioperative Nursing
Find your program (programs are listed by academic school)
Applied Computer Science & Information Technology
- Big Data Solution Architecture
- Computer Application Security
- Computer Applications Development
- Computer Programmer/Analyst
- Computer Programming
- Information Technology Infrastructure
- Information Technology Network Security
- IT Innovation and Design
- Mobile Solutions Development
- Reporting Systems and Database Development
- Software Engineering Technician
- Software Engineering Technology
- Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Business
- Administrative Business Management
- Applied Organizational Leadership and Development
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - Accounting, Audit and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management
- Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours)
- Bookkeeping
- Business
- Business - Finance
- Business - Insurance
- Business - International Business
- Business - Marketing
- Business - Purchasing
- Business Administration - Accounting
- Business Administration - Financial Planning
- Business Administration - Management
- Business Administration - Marketing
- Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Business Development and Sales
- Business Fundamentals
- Career Development Professional
- Financial Planning Services
- Global Business Management
- Health Office Administration
- Human Resources
- Human Resources Management
- Insurance - Property and Casualty
- Medical Office Practices
- Municipal Law Clerk
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness
- Office Administration - Executive
- Office Administration - General
- Office Administration - Legal
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Public Relations - Integrated Communications
- Social Media Marketing
- Strategic Global Business Management
- Strategic Marketing Communications
- Supply Chain Management - Global
- Sustainable Business Management
- Travel Consulting
Community Services
- Advanced Police Studies
- Bachelor of Community and Criminal Justice (Honours)
- Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
- Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship)
- Community and Social Service Management
- Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting
- Educational Support
- Human Services Foundation
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Police Foundations
- Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
- Protection, Security and Investigation
- Recreation and Leisure Services
- Social Service Worker
Creative Industries
- 3D Computer Animation
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Animation
- Broadcast - Radio
- Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
- Broadcasting Performance and Digital Media
- Design Foundations
- Game - Design
- Graphic Design
- Interactive Media Management - Interaction Design
- Interior Decorating
- Journalism
- Media Foundations
- Visual Merchandising Arts
Engineering & Technology
- Aviation - General Arts and Science
- Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management
- Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology - Environmental
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Construction Engineering Technology - Architecture
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Embedded Systems Development
- Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical
- Environmental Building Sciences
- Environmental Engineering Applications
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automated Manufacturing
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design and Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
- Metal Fabricator (Apprenticeship)
- Packaging Engineering Technician
- Robotics and Industrial Automation
- Structural Packaging Design and Management
- Structural Steel Management and Detailing
- Technology Foundations
- Welder (Apprenticeship)
- Welding and Fabrication Technician
- Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics
- Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection
- Welding Techniques
- Wireless Network Infrastructure
- Woodworking Technician
Health & Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)
- Biotechnology Technician
- Cardiovascular Nursing
- Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses
- Fitness and Health Promotion
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
- Nutrition and Food Service Management
- Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
- Paramedic
- Personal Support Worker
- Practical Nursing
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
- Registered Nurse - Critical Care Nursing
- Registered Nurse - Perinatal Nursing
- Registered Practical Nurse - Perinatal Nursing
- Respiratory Therapy
Hospitality & Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts
- Baking and Pastry Arts Management
- Bartending
- Culinary Management
- Culinary Skills
- Event Management
- Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations
- Food Processing Technician
- Food Safety and Quality Assurance - Food Processing
- Food Service Worker
- Global Hospitality Management
- Hospitality Operations - Food and Beverage
- Operations Leadership in Food Manufacturing
- Professional Cheese Making
- Tourism - Destinations and Travel Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
- General Arts and Science: English Language Studies
- General Arts and Science - Diploma Option
- General Arts and Science - One Year
- Public Service
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- Technical Communication
Trades & Apprenticeship
- Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)
- Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)
- Carpentry and Renovation Technician
- Construction Techniques
- Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone
- Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial
- Electrical Techniques
- Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship)
- Electrician - Industrial (Apprenticeship)
- Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance
- Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
- General Carpenter (Apprenticeship)
- General Machinist (Apprenticeship)
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Technician - CNC
- Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright
- Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing
- Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling
- Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair
- Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service
- Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment
- Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach
- Motive Power Techniques - Motorcycle and Power Sport Vehicles Repair
- Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair
- Plumber (Apprenticeship)
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (Apprenticeship)
- Tool and Die Maker (Apprenticeship)
- Truck and Coach Technician (Apprenticeship)
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning
- Applied Electrical Motion and Control Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management
- Applied Manufacturing Management - Design Integration
- Applied Network Infrastructure and System Administration
- Autism and Behavioural Science
- Building Environmental Systems Operator - Class I
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Data Processing and Reporting
- Enterprise Content Management
- Financial Technology
- Health Care Administration and Service Management
- Information Technology Business Analysis - Operations
- Interior Decorating - Residential
- Network Technical Support
- Photography
- Process Quality Engineering
- Quality Assurance - Manufacturing and Management
- Renewable Energy Techniques
- Web Design and Development
- Web Development and Internet Applications Fundamentals