Is regalia mandatory?

Yes, wearing regalia is required for all participants crossing the stage at graduation. Algoma University values and respects the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of our student community. You are welcome to complement regalia with cultural accessories that reflect your heritage (please note that you cannot put pins into the regalia due to damage).

If you wish to incorporate elements of your cultural attire, please inform us in advance by emailing convocation@algomau.ca.

You are also welcome to wear any cultural traditional wear underneath your regalia. Please ensure that all attire is professional and respectful, avoiding anything that could be considered offensive to any community group.

I cannot attend the graduation ceremony. When and how will I receive my parchment?

If you cannot attend your graduation ceremony, the Office of the Registrar will mail you your certificate to the address that is listed in your student portal.

I have completed my program but I have not officially graduated. Will I still be able to receive a transcript showing I’ve completed my program?

Graduation must be conferred by the Registrar's Office – this is an official step that must be completed before a certificate is granted. Therefore, your official transcript will not and cannot state that you have graduated. It will indicate “None” under “Program Completion”.

If you are applying for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) in the interim but have not received your degree/graduate certificate, you can apply for a Verification of Program Completion Letter (VPC). You can order this via the Student Portal. Click on “Request Form” under the “Resources” tab.

Is regalia mandatory?

Yes, wearing regalia is required for all participants crossing the stage at graduation. Algoma University values and respects the diverse cultural and religious backgrounds of our student community. You are welcome to complement regalia with cultural accessories that reflect your heritage (please note that you cannot put pins into the regalia due to damage).

If you wish to incorporate elements of your cultural attire, please inform us in advance by emailing convocation@algomau.ca.

You are also welcome to wear any cultural traditional wear underneath your regalia. Please ensure that all attire is professional and respectful, avoiding anything that could be considered offensive to any community group.

I cannot attend the graduation ceremony. When and how will I receive my parchment?

If you cannot attend your graduation ceremony, the Office of the Registrar will mail you your certificate to the address that is listed in your student portal.

I have completed my program but I have not officially graduated. Will I still be able to receive a transcript showing I’ve completed my program?

Graduation must be conferred by the Registrar's Office – this is an official step that must be completed before a certificate is granted. Therefore, your official transcript will not and cannot state that you have graduated. It will indicate “None” under “Program Completion”.

If you are applying for the Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) in the interim but have not received your degree/graduate certificate, you can apply for a Verification of Program Completion Letter (VPC). You can order this via the Student Portal. Click on “Request Form” under the “Resources” tab.

I have received an email containing information about my graduation ceremony. What is the next steps?

After receiving the initial graduation ceremony email, you do not need to take any further action. The Office of the Registrar will conduct a graduation audit to review your grades and confirm that there are no outstanding fees. Once the audit is complete, you will receive a congratulatory email from the Office of the Registrar. Following that, you will receive another email with all the details you need regarding the upcoming graduation ceremony.

I have been waiting to receive my parchment in the mail for a while. What could have caused the delay?

If you have been waiting for the parchment for weeks, possible reasons for the delay could be:

• You still have a balance on your student account. The Office of the Registrar will not release any documents (letters, transcripts, degrees, certificates) for students who have an account balance. You can view any outstanding balance under the Financial Summary in your Student Portal. To clear your account balance, you can make a payment directly on the Student Portal. For any account-related questions, please contact accounts@algomau.ca.

• You did not provide an accurate mailing address. Please email regoffice@algomau.ca to correct your mailing address.

• You have moved to a different address but did not inform the Office of the Registrar. Please email regoffice@algomau.ca to update your mailing address and update it on your Student Portal on your own.

The mailing address you provided is a PO box. Please note that we ship all parchments via Purolator. Purolator does not deliver to PO boxes. Please email regoffice@algomau.ca to update your address.

 Where can I find the photos that were taken at the graduation?

All the photos from the graduation ceremony will be available within a couple of weeks after the event on our website at https://gallery.algomau.ca. Also, follow our Instagram page and Facebook page for more updates and highlights from the ceremony.

How can I stay connected to Algoma University?

Graduates from Algoma University join a family of over 10,000 Alumni across the globe! Learn more here: https://algomau.ca/alumni/.

To support your family’s application, they will need the following documents:

• A Letter of Invitation: The Office of the Registrar does not provide this letter. You can write the letter on your own. Instructions can be found on this webpage for your reference.
• A copy of your study permit
• A copy of the ID page of your passport notarized by a lawyer
• A copy of your transcript(s)
• Verification of Program Completion / Confirmation of Enrollment*
  • For students who met all program requirements by December 2023 or prior, you can request a Verification of Program Completion Letter via the Student Portal. Under “Resources”, click on “Transcript and Form Requests”.
  • For students currently enrolled in courses, you can download a Confirmation of Enrollment Letter directly via the Student Portal.

*If you want to invite your parents to visit you for reasons other than convocation, a Confirmation of Enrolment might be needed instead of a VPC.

Please refer to the IRCC website to find out the Visa application processes and processing time and plan ahead of time.