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Convocation details

Convocation is an important part of your university experience. We’re currently planning online celebrations for you, your family and friends. The virtual celebrations will take place in June.

Please monitor your @mcmaster.ca email address. More important details around convocation will be emailed to this account. Follow @macstudentservices to keep on top of our convocation updates on social. Important updates will be communicated on both channels.

Please note that the timing of the conferral of your degree will remain the same. Those eligible to graduate will be granted their degree on time. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact your Faculty Office.

We are excited for the week-long celebration of all of our 2021 McMaster graduates!

Online celebrations

A link to your online celebration will be posted here on the following dates and times. We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone in your lives.

Faculty Convocation date
Humanities and Arts & Science Monday, June 14, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Nursing Monday, June 14, 2021 – 12 p.m.
Business Tuesday, June 15, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Social Sciences Wednesday, June 16, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Science (including Med Rad Sci) Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 10 a.m.
Health Sciences (excluding Nursing) Thursday, June 17, 2021 – 12 p.m
Engineering Friday, June 18, 2021 – 10 a.m.

 

Diplomas

McMaster University will offer all graduates with an option to receive a secure digital version of their diploma anchored in the bitcoin blockchain.

You will receive an email in the spring to opt-in to this initiative. *Please make digital.diplomas@mcmaster.ca a safe sender.

Want to know more about digital diplomas? Visit our dedicated digital diploma information page.

Parchment (printed diplomas)

In order to mail your diploma, we will need a current mailing address. We will be reaching out to you in the coming months to collect this information.

You will receive your printed diploma around the end of June – mid-July 2021.

Other details

Valedictorian nominations

Know someone who demonstrates great leadership and communication skills? Someone committed to their community outreach and personal achievements? Nominations for spring valedictorians are now open until February 19 at 4:30 p.m. Visit the MSU website to download the valedictorian nomination package.

Grad photos

The Lifetouch Graduation Photo studio is located in MUSC. Book your appointment online through their website.

  1. Click McMaster University Grad sitting
  2. Click McMaster University for the site
  3. Click McMaster – all Faculties for the faculty
  4. Choose a day and time that is best for you

Questions? Reach out directly through mcmasteruniversity@lifetouch.ca or 905-525-9140 ext: 26222.

Note: COVID restrictions might impact or delay bookings.

Early conferral, deferring your ceremony and diploma replacement details

Policies and procedures on how early conferral, deferring your ceremony and diploma replacement works.

Name Change form

If your Primary Name is incorrect on Mosaic, fill out the Name Change form. Submit both the completed form and a copy of your government-issued ID showing your correct name through our secure MacDrive link.

Graduation gifts

Don’t know what to give your graduate? We’ve got you covered.

Graduating student awards

Give yourself a grad present! There are scholarships specifically for undergrads in their graduating year.

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