Woodsworth graduands walking towards Convocation Hall

Graduating Students

Steps to Graduation and Beyond:

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Follow the instructions from the Faculty of Arts & Science

Follow the instructions for graduating students on the Faculty of Arts & Science graduation page
Check your degree requirements on Degree Explorer
Update your contact info on ACORN
Submit your graduation request on ACORN
Submit a name change request, if applicable

Check your inbox for important notifications

You’ll receive an email from your college to let you know that your graduation request has been received. The email will contain important information relating to the procedures leading up to graduation, including information about how and when to sign up for graduation photos with Lassman Studios.

► WHEN? March for June graduation; September for Fall graduation.

You’ll receive an email from the Office of Convocation about the convocation ceremony.

► WHEN? April for June graduation; October for Fall graduation.

You’ll receive an email from each of the programs in which you are enrolled regarding your program assessment.

► WHEN? Spring for June graduation; summer for Fall graduation.

You may receive an email from the Faculty of Arts & Science to confirm whether or not you’ve met all your degree requirements.

► WHEN? This varies - check Degree Explorer for your degree status and please contact the Woodsworth College Office of the Registrar if you have questions regarding your degree requirements.

Check your account balance

Check your account balance on ACORN. You’ll need to pay your fees in full by early April to ensure that your diploma will be available for the June convocation ceremony, and by early September for the Fall convocation.

If you have an outstanding balance, you will be permitted to graduate; however, you will not receive your University of Toronto diploma.

Confirmation letters

If you need a confirmation of your eligibility to graduate prior to the convocation ceremony, you can request one from the Faculty of Arts & Science. Please note that you will need to pay off any remaining balance in your account before you can request such a letter.

Convocation ceremony

The Office of Convocation is your main point of contact for information relating to convocation.

View a list of upcoming convocation events here.

Transcripts

You can order a transcript using ACORN. Please note that you will need to pay off any remaining balance in your account before you can order a transcript.

Learn more on the Transcript Services website.

Upgrading a Previously Conferred Degree

If you graduated with a three-year equivalent degree and wish to upgrade it to a four-year or Honours degree, you must submit a request to the Registrar's Office to upgrade your degree.
If you would like to discuss options to upgrade a previously conferred degree or take undergraduate courses after graduation, please meet with an academic advisor.

Please note that students upgrading a degree that has previously been conferred are not eligible to attend the convocation ceremony.

Your relationship with the University doesn't end with graduation:

After graduation you will automatically become a member of the Woodsworth College Alumni Association. You will receive twice yearly Woodsworth College newsletters, e-news updates and invitations to events. As a graduate you have access to many U of T benefits and programs.

As a recent graduate, you can access a wide range of in-person and online services at Career Exploration & Education around topics such as job search strategies, networking, getting to know your skills and pursuing further education. View the Career Development & Lifelong Learning resources for recent graduates.