Convocation
UNF Spring 2026 Convocation
The big day is almost here! University of Niagara Falls Canada will host its inaugural convocation this Spring.
In this Convocation Hub, you will find everything you need to plan for this special day. Check back often for updates and important information. We'll be sharing more details as convocation nears.
Save the date
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Students who successfully finish their coursework and meet their graduate requirements in the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026 terms are eligible to attend.
Ceremony times and program details will be announced closer to the event.
Preparing to graduate
As you prepare to graduate, you’ll need to confirm the following:
Applying to graduate
If you are in your final term and expect to graduate, you’ll want to complete the following steps to graduate.
Additional support
Guide for graduating international students
Everything you need to know to prepare for graduation as an international student is found in this guide.
Career information for graduating students
Get career-ready ahead of graduation with this helpful guide for students.
Health insurance options for graduates
There are various health insurance options available to students who remain in Canada following graduation.
Request official transcript
After graduation, you may need to request an official, complete transcript for employment, immigration, or further studies. Official transcripts include your final grades and confirmation of graduation. Requests can be submitted through the Student Request form.
Please note: There is a fee for ordering an official, complete transcript.
Unofficial transcripts are available at no cost and can be accessed through the Self-Service Portal.
Confirmation of Graduation Letter
All students who successfully meet graduation requirements will be eligible to receive a Confirmation of Graduation Letter. This letter serves as official proof that you have completed your program and are eligible to graduate.
It can be used for employment, immigration, or other verification purposes.
Requests for this letter can be submitted through the Student Request form.
Guest information
Each graduand will be able to request up to four guest tickets in advance. Tickets are free of charge, and all guests must have a ticket to attend.
Details on how to request tickets will be shared once registration opens.
Privacy
As part of our convocation celebration, student names, program(s), degree(s), honours earned and year of graduation will be printed in a convocation program. The program will be available online and we consider the information within to be a matter of permanent public record. The convocation ceremony will be streamed live. You consent to your image being so captured, and its use by the university for administrative, historical and promotional purposes in print and online.
If you would prefer not to have your name appear in the program, please contact communications@unfc.ca at least four weeks before the date of your ceremony.
Venue
The Spring 2026 Convocation ceremony will be held at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, located at 6815 Stanley Ave. in Niagara Falls. Its convenient location makes it easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Accessibility
Niagara Falls Convention Centre is fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The convocation ceremony will take place on the ground-level, thereby providing easy access for those with limited mobility. Guests needing to access the upper levels can do so by both elevators and escalators. Other accessible features at the venue include:
- 19 accessible parking spaces close to the entrance.
- Wheelchair accessible ramp.
- Automatic door openers for all main entrances.
- Wide, unobstructed hallways.
- Eight accessible washrooms with automatic door openers.
