University of Windsor President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. J.J. McMurtry presides over Convocation at the Toldo Lancer Centre. (FILES/University of Windsor)
More than 1,000 University of Windsor graduates will mark the culmination of their academic journeys when the University hosts its Fall 2026 Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Toldo Lancer Centre.
A total of 1,053 graduates from undergraduate and graduate programs across the University will be recognized during two ceremonies, bringing together graduates, family members, friends, faculty, staff and University leaders to celebrate their achievements.
The morning ceremony, beginning at 9:30 a.m., will recognize graduates from all faculties except the Faculty of Engineering. The afternoon ceremony, at 2:30 p.m., will celebrate Faculty of Engineering graduates.
Convocation is one of the University’s most significant academic traditions, bringing the UWindsor community together to recognize its newest graduates and the people and experiences that supported them along the way.
The ceremonies will take place at the Toldo Lancer Centre and will be presided over by Chancellor Dwight Duncan and President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. J.J. McMurtry.
Schedule of ceremonies
All sessions take place at the Toldo Lancer Centre, 2555 College Ave., Windsor, Ont.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Session 1, 9:30 a.m.: All undergraduate and graduate programs in the following faculties:
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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Odette School of Business
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Faculty of Human Kinetics
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Faculty of Nursing
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Faculty of Science
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Faculty of Education
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Faculty of Law
Session 2, 2:30 p.m.: All undergraduate and graduate programs in the Faculty of Engineering.
For more information about Fall 2026 Convocation, visit uwindsor.ca/convocation.