Convocation

• Have you successfully completed all courses in your program of study?
  It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met the requirements to graduate. Processing of Course Exemptions, clearing of incomplete grades and any other outstanding issues have to be completed before you will be cleared to graduate. Postsecondary students can check MAP on MyMohawk to see if all the requirements of their program have been met to graduate.
• Do you have any outstanding liabilities?
  Graduands with outstanding debts to the college can still participate in the ceremony, but will not receive their diploma/certificate until the debts are cleared. Students should still apply to graduate even if they have a hold on their account. Your financial record can be checked through MyMohawk, Student Finances tab, Financial Tools, Account Summary.
• Is your mailing address correct on your student record?
  Check and update your mailing address through MyMohawk, under the Home tab, Personal Information channel. For assistance, contact the Registrar's Office or call Student Services at 1-844-767-6871.
• Have you applied to graduate?
  You must apply online to graduate (see “Applying to Graduate”) by the deadline date posted (even if you do not plan on attending the ceremony).
• Do you need to change your name?
  Name changes must be requested by January 12, 2026. Name changes requested after the deadline will not be reflected on credentials, and graduates will have to request a credential replacement (fee applicable). If your first name or surname needs to be changed, see our Legal Name Change webpage for further information and for our Legal Name Change Request Form. When completing the request, be sure to mention this is for graduation purposes.
• Have you checked the Grad List?
  See “Checking the Grad List” below.

Fennell, Satellite, and Mississauga Campus Graduates 

Winter 2026 Graduates

• Graduates will attend the June Convocation Ceremonies, to be held the week of June 15-19, 2026.
• Location: McIntyre Performing Arts Centre. Mohawk College Fennell Campus, Hamilton, Ontario
• Credentials for Winter graduates will be mailed to the address on file beginning the week of February 16, 2026 to ensure it is mailed to the correct location.
• The deadline to apply for the February 2026 graduation is December 12, 2025.  To review if your application was submitted, go back into the Application Form and a green banner will display the date/time your application was received.

Ceremonies for students who have completed an apprenticeship certificate or have completed a certificate that is only offered through Continuing Education will be held in October. Learn more about CE Graduation and Convocation.

All Postsecondary program (diploma or certificate) potential graduates, including those who completed their Postsecondary program through Continuing Education, must check the Grad List when it is posted online.

An e-mail with the password needed to access the Grad List will be sent to your Mohawk College e-mail address on January 6, 2026.

If you are unable to access your Mohawk College e-mail or MyMohawk, contact the Help Desk at 905-575-2199 or helpdesk [at] mohawkcollege.ca (helpdesk[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca).

The Grad List for Winter Convocation will be posted on January 20, 2026. (on MyMohawk, Academics tab, Graduation channel).

Do not assume that your name is on the Grad List, even if you are sure you are clear to graduate.

It is your responsibility to check the Grad List as soon as it is posted. Mistakes may happen and your department only has until January 23 to make corrections or additions to the Grad List.

What You Should Check on the Grad List:

• Your name is on the Grad List
• Your name is spelled correctly
• The program you are graduating from is correct
• Honours status is correct (if applicable)
• Co-op status is correct (if applicable)

What if There is an Error on the Grad List? Contact Your Academic Area Immediately if:

• Your name does not appear on the Grad List
• Your program is incorrect
• You do not have Honours status and feel you should
• You are not showing correctly as a Co-op graduate

Students not cleared to graduate for Winter 2026, must reapply to graduate once all program requirements have been completed.

The Convocation RSVP and Ticket Request site will be available in mid May for June Convocation.

An overall minimum weighted GPA of 60%* is required to graduate, as stated in the Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Policy AC700 PDF. Where courses have been repeated, the highest course mark will be used in the calculation.

*Some programs have Exceptions to the graduation requirements.

Residency Requirements:

Students must complete at least 25% of the program requirements at Mohawk College to qualify for a Mohawk college certificate, diploma or applied degree. Courses granted for advanced standing and/or credit for prior experiential learning are not included in the 25% calculation.

Timelines for Graduation:

To be eligible for graduation, students are expected to demonstrate mastery of current competencies outlined in the Program of Studies applicable at the time of graduation. Mohawk College does not permit backdating of diplomas.

In cases where study has been interrupted for one or more years, the college may require a student to repeat a subject area.

Graduation Designations

Upon receipt of a diploma, graduates are entitled to use a designation, as described below, after their names:

Ontario College Certificate Programs (OCC)

Ontario College Diploma Programs (OCD)

Ontario College Advanced Diploma Programs (OCAD)

Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC)

Degree (D)

Terminology

Convocation: Official ceremony for awarding of diplomas and certificates.

Credential: A general term used when referring to diplomas and certificates.

Liripipe: The Liripipe was first used in Europe during the Middle Ages as a mark of distinction. A Master would take the tail (or Liripipe) of his Master's hood and present it to his student as recognition that the student has successfully completed his training period, and was now accepted into the Guild.

Important Graduate Registration Information

Convocation is a special, dignified ceremony that requires the full cooperation of you, the graduand.

• Graduates must bring their ID card (OneCard, Driver’s Licence, etc.).
• Graduates must register in room C066 no later than the following times to receive their name card and grad gown:
  • 8:15 a.m. – for the 9:30 a.m. ceremony
  • 12:45 p.m. – for the 2:00 p.m. ceremony
  • 5:45 p.m. – for the 7:00 p.m. ceremony
• Plan your travel time so you arrive in room C066 before the specified registration time.
• If you do not register within the times noted, it will not be possible to seat you with your classmates.
• Lineup and procession into the theatre begins immediately following graduate registration.

What if I cannot attend the ceremony?
You must still apply to graduate (and check the Grad List when posted, if applicable) even if you are not able to attend the convocation ceremony.

Credentials not picked up at the ceremony will be mailed to the address on file in MyMohawk the week after the ceremony.

**Make sure your address on MyMohawk is always kept up-to-date.**

What if I owe money to the College?
Graduates with outstanding debts to the college can still participate in the ceremony, but will not receive their diploma/certificate until the debts are cleared. Students should still apply to graduate even if they have a hold on their account. Your financial record can be checked through MyMohawk, Student Finances tab, Financial Tools, Account Summary.

How long is the ceremony?
The ceremony will last approximately one and a half hours and graduates are expected to remain for the duration of the ceremony.

Are there any costs associated with the ceremony?
There are no additional costs. The convocation fee is part of the fees you have already paid.

Is there anything I should know about photographs or videotaping?
Mohawk College will be videotaping and simultaneously live streaming our convocation ceremonies on the web. These videos will then be posted on Mohawk College's YouTube channel.

Guests are invited to take photos during the ceremonies.

Videos and photographs taken during convocation may be used in official college printed and electronic publications.

Is there anything else I should know?
Graduates must return to the registration area immediately after the ceremony to check out and return their liripipe.

Liripipes may be purchased from the Campus Store, Room C104 (beside the Registrar's Office) for $40.

Gowns and liripipes not returned immediately following the ceremony will be charged to your account for the cost of these articles (gown $75 and liripipe $40).

Graduates who refuse to comply with the dress code will not be allowed to participate in the convocation ceremony.

Graduates are prohibited from wearing hats and carrying anything into the Theatre at the time of the ceremony (i.e. cameras, purses, pictures, flowers, food or drink).

How do I book my grad photos?
Check out the MSA's Grad Photo site.

Contact Information

• Questions regarding your Program of Study, Grades or Eligibility for Graduation should be directed to your academic department.
• Any other questions regarding the graduation process can be directed to:
  • Registrar's Office - Student Services - Phone: 1-844-767-6871

Credential Replacement

If you need a replacement for your Mohawk College credential, please complete the Credential Replacement Form. After your request has been reviewed and processed, your replacement credential will be issued accordingly—either mailed to you, available for pickup, or delivered digitally through MyCreds, depending on your selected option. Be sure to provide accurate and up-to-date information to avoid delays in processing.