Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation is the term used to acknowledge that you have been approved to graduate. Convocation refers to the in-person ceremony where graduates are gowned and walk across the stage as part of the celebratory event.

If you require an official letter verifying that you have graduated from your program at Seneca, you can print or download your graduation letter from Student Home.

Graduation photography sessions will be available on campus leading up to Convocation. Visit the Snap Studios website to schedule your appointment.

Graduate photography will also be available on-site during Convocation at Meridian Hall. Schedules will be available soon.

It is an opportunity to celebrate Seneca students who graduated in December 2024.

There will be a welcome from Seneca President David Agnew and a congratulatory video from this year’s valedictorians. Graduates will wear gowns and walk across the stage.

This will be followed by a reception.

Ceremonies will take place at Meridian Hall in late February. The schedule of ceremonies will be available soon.

You will receive an invitation to attend Winter 2025 Convocation in the new year with specific details about the date, time, guest allowances for your ceremony and how to register to attend. A complete schedule of ceremonies will be available soon.

All ceremonies will take place at:

Meridian Hall
1 Front St. E.
Toronto, ON

Ceremonies are approximately two hours. 

Please arrive at least one hour before your ceremony starts to register and be gowned.

If your ceremony starts at 10 a.m., arrive at 9 a.m.

If your ceremony starts at 3 p.m., arrive at 2 p.m.

Doors will open for guests one hour before ceremony start times.

Graduates are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before Convocation begins to ensure a smooth experience crossing the stage with your classmates. If you arrive to Meridian Hall 45 minutes or less before the start time, please enter through the Front Street entrance. Our staff members will be there to guide you through next steps.

Please bring your Seneca OneCard or the email we sent confirming your registration for Convocation.

Graduates may invite a maximum of three guests. Please indicate the number of guests you will bring through Student Home.

Tickets will not be issued for Convocation. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis when your guests arrive at Meridian Hall.

For service and vendor information, visit the Photos, Frames and Gifts web page.

All Convocation ceremonies will be livestreamed from the #SenecaProud Graduation website.

Visit our Virtual Celebration Tool Kit for resources to help you host a virtual celebration.

The majority of graduates dress in business attire for their ceremony. You will be given a red gown to wear over your attire.

Graduates will wear red gowns but not caps.

Here are the directions to Meridian Hall. We encourage you to take public transit as parking will be limited. 

No. Information about the location and rates of nearby parking can be found on the Meridian Hall website.

Accessibility needs for graduates and guests should be added in Student Home when you register for your ceremony. If accessibility needs were not noted when registering, please contact the Convocation Team prior to your ceremony.

Those with accessibility needs can be dropped off at the driveway in front of the Meridian Hall’s main entrance on Front St.

Citizens of certain countries require a valid Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) to enter Canada. International guests who do not require a TRV may require an Electronic Travel Authorization to travel to Canada. Information about these requirements can be found on the Guidelines for inviting international guests web page.

Convocation will be a mask-friendly event and masks will be available at the Meridian Hall entrance. To protect the health and safety of your fellow graduates and guests, please monitor your health on the day of the event, and do not attend if you are feeling ill. 

Attendees cannot bring outside food or drinks to the event. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.

Graduates will not be receiving their credential during the ceremony. It will be mailed in June to your courier address as it appears on Student Home. More information can be found on the credentials web page.

After you enter through the designated graduate entrance on Yonge Street, proceed to the Graduate Gowning Room to register and be gowned, then to the graduate coat check on the Lower Ground Level at Meridian Hall.

Guests should enter Meridian Hall from the Front Street entrance and proceed to the guest coat check on the Main East Lounge, Ground Level.

Weather conditions will be monitored throughout Convocation. Notifications about potential impacts to ceremonies will be shared through email and will be posted on the #SenecaProud Graduation website, MySeneca and our social media channels. Please continue to check for updates.

If you lose an item, speak with Security onsite. We have numerous guards on staff. Any lost items that are not picked up by the end of the last ceremony will be shipped to the Security Office at Newnham Campus.

You can get a replacement degree, diploma or certificate by submitting a Replacement Credential form.

A digital credential is an electronic version of your Seneca credential that may be shared with employers or other institutions to verify that you have successfully completed your academic program.

Seneca is using a new Canadian digital credential platform called MyCreds to issue academic documents electronically. These are certified and official, and can be shared securely with educational institutions, employers and other third parties.

You may be required to share your digital credential with educational institutions, employers or other third parties.

You can share your credential in the following ways:

• through MyCreds if the recipient is a MyCreds member
• by email – the recipient will receive an automated email containing a secure link to access your document
• a share link – MyCreds will generate a unique link that you can share with the recipient(s) directly through email, direct messaging, etc.

These options also allow you to control the duration of time your document is available to a recipient.

Tip: Please do not download and share a PDF version of your credential as the validity of the document may be questioned by the recipient. Also, you will not have control over how long the document can be viewed or who may view it.

While a printed version of your digital credential will not be an exact replica of the physical copy, the electronic version does enable you to share proof that you have successfully completed your program with employers or other institutions.

To view and share your digital credential:

1. Go to MyCreds and select “Login.”
2. Select “Sign in with your Education Provider.”
3. Select “Seneca College” in the “Institution” list.
4. Enter your Seneca student email address and password.
5. To ensure continued access, configure a personal email address and password to access your credential in the future. In the drop-down menu, select “Profile settings,” then select “Link Another Email” and enter your personal email address. You will receive a verification email at that email address. Confirm your email at that time to complete the process.
6. On the “Documents” page, select the credential you wish to view. You can also share your credential with third parties from this page by selecting “Share.”

Your MyCreds account is first created using your Seneca student email, which will allow you to access your digital credential for up to one year following the completion of your program. To ensure continued access, configure a personal email address and password to access it in the future. Steps to configure a personal email address to your MyCreds account:

1. In the drop-down menu, select “Profile settings”
2. Select “Link Another Email” and enter your personal email address
3. You will receive a verification email to that email address. Make sure you confirm your email at that time to complete the process

If you set an expiry date at the time you shared your document, access will automatically expire. You will still have access to your documents, but the link provided to the third party will no longer work.

If you did not set an expiry date, or if you would like to end the access early, log into your MyCreds portal, select “Sharing link” in the menu or select your document from the list. Then select the “Access control” tab at the top of the page. From here you can view existing shares and opt to stop sharing.

Visit the #SenecaProud Graduation website or contact the Convocation Team.