Gown & Hood Pre-Order Reminder
The deadline to pre-order your gown and hood was May 23. If you missed the deadline, Canadian Caps and Gowns will be on-site the day of your ceremony to assist with rentals.
Please arrive early—lineups can be long.
You can also pre-order in person at the Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC) during the following times:
- Monday, June 2 – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 3 to Friday, June 6 – 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Graduation Day Instructions
Step 1: Arrival & Check-In
Arrive at least 1.5 hours before your ceremony at the St. Denis Centre entrance, Toldo Lancer Centre.
- Pick up your diploma and call card at the check-in desk.
- Your call card will be used to announce your name and includes a QR code for scanning on stage.
- You do not need your diploma to cross the stage—feel free to leave it at your seat or with a guest.
Step 2: Gown & Hood Pickup
· Pick up your pre-ordered gown and hood in the Fieldhouse.
· If you are renting on the day, allow extra time for processing. Volunteers will assist with directions.
Step 3: Marshalling
- Head to the marshalling area in the Fieldhouse.
- Your call card has an order number—follow it.
- Late arrivals will be seated separately and cross the stage last.
Important Details for Graduates & Guests
- Location:
- Toldo Lancer Centre – 2555 College Ave., Windsor, ON
- Doors:
- Open 90 minutes before the ceremony
- All guests:
- Age 2+ require a ticket
- Accessible Seating:
- Guests needing special seating should arrive 1 hour early.
- Staff will assist.
- Drop-off area is available, but mobility aids are not provided.
- Dress Code:
- Convocation is formal. Wear appropriate attire under your gown.
- Safety pins may help secure your hood. No mortarboards/caps are worn.
- Parking:
- Complimentary, first-come, first-served in the two lots across from the main entrance. They fill quickly.
- Guest Tickets:
- Guests must scan printed or digital tickets to enter.
- Ceremony Etiquette:
- Please turn off phones and minimize talking and photo-taking during the ceremony.
- Smudging Ceremony:
- Optional for graduates.
- Involves burning sweet grass, cedar, and sage as a form of purification and positive intention.
- Grad Images:
- Professional photos will be taken.
- Fill out the back of your call card to receive your photos afterward.
- Graduate Procession:
- Begins on time.
- Late grads may miss walking with their class.
- Please return to your seat after crossing the stage and stay until the end.
- Overflow Seating:
- Overflow guests can watch a live stream in a separate viewing area.
- Once ticketed guests are seated, additional seats may open in the main auditorium.
- Diploma Framing
- The Alumni Association offers Canadian-made diploma frames, embossed with the University of Windsor seal.
- Pre-order and pick up your frame at the ceremony: