Frequently asked questions

Sheridan's Convocation ceremonies are typically 1.5 hours long.

Yes, you must RSVP through Tassel to attend Convocation. The form must be completed in full and submitted. Invitations are expected to be sent to your Sheridan email address in early May. The deadline to RSVP for June Convocation is May 27, 2026. If you do not RSVP, you will not be allowed to attend.

No, you will not be allowed to attend if you don't RSVP before the May 27, 2026 deadline.

Make sure you arrive one hour before your Convocation ceremony is scheduled to start so that you have enough time to check in, receive your gown and assemble for the procession.

View the Ceremony Details page for instructions on where to go and what to do when you arrive.

Deferring ceremony: Students who are unable to attend their scheduled ceremony or arrive late are not able to attend any future ceremonies.

If you're late: Graduating students who arrive late will not be able to enter Convocation Hall in procession with their class. Graduates who arrive after the ceremony start time will not be permitted to cross the stage. Do not arrive late.

Late graduands and guests will have the opportunity to view the ceremony from the designated viewing hall. At the conclusion of the ceremony, they will be able to join the reception. No late graduands or guests will be able to wait in the reception area during the ceremony.

We suggest business or business-casual attire with comfortable shoes, as you will be standing for a significant amount of time. The ceremonial gown can be warm, so please dress accordingly.

Convocation is the official act of conferring credentials upon our graduands. We ask that you not wear anything that interferes with the ceremonial robe, hood or cord. Additionally, you cannot wear anything outside of your gown or carry any personal items with you (flowers, flags, signs, etc.) when you cross the stage.

• Your Stage Pass: Please have this available on your fully charged phone. We encourage you to download/screenshot your Stage Pass to your phone before you leave for your convocation – this ensures that you always have access to it. You must have your own device – device sharing is not permitted. If you will not have access to your phone during convocation, please print it out ahead of time.
• Guest tickets: Make sure your guests have their digital or printed tickets. Upon entry, each guest's ticket will be scanned for admittance. Tickets are issued and accessible through Tassel to graduating students who have completed the RSVP process. Graduating students should refer to their email invitation for the link.
• No personal belongings: Leave all personal belongings with your guests or in your vehicle. You cannot cross the stage with personal belongings, including large handbags or backpacks.

Yes, a photographer will be there to capture student photos. The images will be available online after the ceremony for graduates to access and securely download.

Guests are also welcome to photograph graduating students during the Convocation ceremony from their seats.

Yes, each convocation ceremony will be live streamed by Sheridan on vFairs. Details to register and view our ceremony can be found on our Convocation web page.

Wearing a mask is no longer required. However, Sheridan remains a mask-friendly and non-judgemental community and we encourage you to wear a mask if you feel it is the right choice for you.

Hand sanitizer stations will be available.

Once you have applied to graduate, the Office of the Registrar will evaluate your graduation eligibility. An audit is completed once final grades and standings are official, with the academic decision confirming your eligibility to graduate from program studies.

Eligible graduands will receive an email in the month before the next upcoming Convocation with instructions to register for their Convocation ceremony if they have:

1. Applied to graduate by the last day of the term.
2. Met the academic requirements for their program.
3. Been confirmed to graduate by the Office of the Registrar.

The email will be sent to your Sheridan email address. Eligible programs will be listed on the Convocation schedule once available.

International students who have been confirmed to graduate will automatically receive their Confirmation of Graduation (graduation/completion) letter by email once their credential has been officially conferred by the Board of Governors. This conferral process typically occurs several months after the official program completion date. Please continue to monitor your Sheridan email, as the team is actively processing all graduation applications.

If you require a letter prior to this date, you may request an Early Graduation Letter through myStudent Centre.

If you missed the deadline to apply to graduate, we will do our best to accommodate. Please submit a Service Request on myStudentCentre via the My Service Requests tile as soon as possible.

If you are not cleared to graduate and do not complete the RSVP on Tassel by the May 27, 2026 deadline, you will not be eligible to participate.

Please submit a Service Request using the Service Request tile in myStudent Centre or connect in person at any on-campus Service Hub location.

If you need to change your home address or your email address, log in to myStudentCentre to update the information.

Yes, your ticket is your Stage Pass.

A Stage Pass is required to pick up your gown, cross the stage and pick up your physical credential. Your Stage Pass is available on the Tassel RSVP website. We encourage you to download/screenshot your Stage Pass to your phone before you leave for your convocation – this ensures that you always have access to it. You must have your own device – device sharing is not permitted. If you will not have access to your phone during convocation, you will need to bring a printout of your Stage Pass.

Eligible graduands will receive an email approximately one month before the Convocation ceremony with instructions on how to register if they have:

1. Applied to graduate by the last day of the term.
2. Met the academic requirements for their program.
3. Been confirmed to graduate by the Office of the Registrar.

The email will be sent to your Sheridan email address. Eligible programs will be listed on the Convocation schedule once available.

Follow the instructions in your Convocation Invitation email. The email will be sent to your Sheridan email address.

While registering for Convocation, you'll be able to email your tickets directly to your guests or send the tickets to your own email address and distribute them from there.

Digital tickets and printed tickets will both be accepted at the venue. Upon entry, each guest's ticket will be scanned for admittance.

Wi-Fi access is not available at the venue. Your guest may present a screenshot of their ticket.

All graduands are eligible for a total of 2 guest tickets.

Children over the age of three require tickets to attend the event.

Children ages three and under do not require tickets.

Children (all ages) are not permitted to sit with graduating students. Children in attendance must be supervised by an adult other than the graduating student.

The following letter confirms the spring Convocation ceremony date and can be used to support the travel requirements for your family to attend your Convocation ceremony: Visitor Letter – June Convocation 2026

Note: Sheridan does not provide a letter of invitation as this is the responsibility of the person inviting family members to Canada. Refer to the Government of Canada’s “Letter of invitation for visitors to Canada” page for more information on how to write an invitation letter.

To learn more about how to invite family members for Convocation, please check out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available on the Immigration Resources page on Sheridan Central.

Go back to the Convocation Invitation email that was sent to your Sheridan email address. You can use the link provided in that email to log in to your Tassel account and access your tickets.

If you know your username, you can reset your password at passwordreset.sheridancollege.ca

If you don't know your Sheridan username, please call Sheridan's Service Desk for support:

Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. EST
905-845-9430, x2150

If you're no longer able to attend or have changed your mind about attending Convocation after you’ve already registered, please log in to your Tassel account and update your Convocation RSVP.

Your Convocation invitation email will provide instructions on how to order your gown. The email will be sent to your Sheridan email address.

You will pick up your gown on the day of your ceremony at the venue. Plan to arrive one hour before your Convocation ceremony to make sure you have enough time to check in, receive your gown and assemble for the procession.

At the end of the ceremony, you’ll need to return your gown. Students who do not return their gowns will be subject to an “All Services Hold” until the gown has been returned or paid for.

No, you do not have to attend Convocation to receive your credential.

You can choose to instead pick up your credential at Sheridan's Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) in Mississauga during the drop-in pickup period or by appointment. You'll need your onecard or government-issued photo ID to collect your credential. 

Drop-in pickup period

A designated pickup period is available after Convocation to graduates that completed program requirements as of December 2025 and April 2026. If you have a financial hold on your record, it will need to be cleared before pickup. Pickup details will be shared here once available.

Yes, you can attend the Convocation ceremony, if you completed the RSVP by the deadline. You will not need to bring your credential to Convocation, and you will not be provided with an additional copy.

Courier fees apply if you require us to courier your credential. Sheridan College is not responsible for documents not delivered or lost in transit by the postal service.

Courier fees:

• Delivery within Ontario: C$20
• Delivery within other provinces/territories, and the U.S.: C$35
• Delivery to international destinations: C$50

There are three payment options:

CIBC's Student Pay Portal

• CIBC Student Pay supports payments from all Sheridan students and allows you to pay at a preferred currency rate.
• Visit cibc.sheridancollege.ca to see the payment options available to you.
• Domestic payments can be made through CIBC's Student Pay Portal using Mastercard, Visa and direct debit. If you need to reset your password or obtain your username, please contact the IT department at 905-459-7533 x2150.

Online banking

• Log in to your online account with your bank or financial institution.
• Add Sheridan to your list of Payees.
• Your account number is your nine-digit Sheridan Student ID Number.
• Retain the reference number of your transaction.

In-person banking

• Visit your local financial institution / bank branch.
• Inform the teller that you are making a payment to Sheridan College and present them with your nine-digit Sheridan Student ID Number.
• Retain a copy of your transaction receipt.

Once payment is completed, email academic-history@sheridancollege.ca with the following information:

• Student Name:
• Student ID:
• Mailing Address and Phone Number (if applicable):

For storage and security reasons, credentials will be held with Academic History for 12 months. A replacement fee will apply if your credential is not claimed within this timeframe.

As you cross the stage at your Convocation ceremony, your name will be projected and visible to the audience. Your name will also be printed on your credential.

If you missed the deadline to update your name, a reprint fee will apply. Late changes cannot be accommodated in time for the Convocation ceremony. Visit the Document Requests page for payment information.

If you require a name change, email academic-history@sheridancollege.ca. Attach government-issued identification and clearly state the following information:

• Student ID:
• First Name:
• Middle Name:
• Last Name:

The Sheridan Student Union (SSU) has partnered with Lassman Studios to offer graduation photos.

Information on booking appointments can be found on the SSU's Graduation Photos page.

Frames: You can purchase a frame for your credential. (Online Only)

Class rings: You can order a class ring through our supplier Jostens. (Online Only)

Sheridan-branded items: You can visit any of our Campus Stores for Sheridan-branded items.

StageClip video: You will be able to purchase a personalized video clip of your moment on stage, thanks to Sheridan College's partnership with StageClip. Shortly after your ceremony, you'll receive access to view your clip through your Sheridan email. Once available, you can purchase it to download and share with family and friends.

Flowers: You can pre-order flowers through our partner for pick up at Convocation.

Note: Helium balloons are not permitted in the Convocation venue.

Being a Sheridan graduate means being part of a community of 235,000+ alumni who will support and encourage you through a lifetime of accomplishments.

Grads can take advantage of exclusive event offerings, discounts and benefits, and access to our monthly alumni publication.

Stay connected with us by following @sheridanalumni and check out our resources for grads to see how we can help as you begin your next adventure.

Contact us at any time by email (alumni@sheridancollege.ca) or phone (905-815-4078).