Tyndale University
Graduation
Graduation is a momentous occasion that students and the Tyndale community look forward to every year. It is at this time that the hard work of our deserving students is recognized and celebrated.
Tyndale University has two graduations annually: a Fall Paper Graduation and a Spring Graduation. The Convocation Ceremony, which celebrates both Fall and Spring graduands, takes place in May.
Dates and Application
To view each year's graduation dates and application deadlines, see the Academic Dates from the Office of the Registrar.
Students must apply to graduate. Information for Students
Fall Paper Graduation
The Office of the Registrar holds a "paper graduation" for students who are hoping to graduate in the Fall. The conferral date printed on the diploma and on the transcript will be November of each year. Students who apply and are eligible to graduate in the Fall will be able to pick up their diploma from the Office of the Registrar.
November graduates have the option of joining the formal convocation ceremony in May of the following year. They can also attend the Convocation Chapel in April.
The Bachelor of Education Paper Graduation takes place in December.
Spring Convocation Day Schedule
Graduands are expected to arrive one hour before the ceremony. Please refer to the Information for Student page for more information.
Faculty & Convocation Officials are expected to arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony. Please refer to the Information for Faculty & Staff page for more information.
Doors to the Tyndale Chapel will open approximately one hour before the ceremony for guests.
The Convocation Ceremony is normally about 1.5 hours.
Immediately following the Convocation Ceremony, a social gathering of all guests with graduates will take place in a designated area.
Convocation Chapel
The Convocation Chapel is the last community chapel of the academic year dedicated to graduating students. It takes place at the Tyndale Chapel in April before classes end.
More Information
Upcoming Convocations
2025 Spring Convocation - Seminary AM
Tyndale Chapel
2025 Spring Convocation - Seminary PM
Tyndale Chapel
2025 Spring Convocation - Bachelor of Education (AM)
Tyndale Chapel
2025 Spring Convocation - Undergraduate Studies (PM)
Tyndale Chapel
Mrs. Harriet Thornhill
Chancellor
Mrs. Harriet Thornhill is a values-based business leader with extensive leadership and business experience with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). In addition to an exceptional and distinguished career that has taken her throughout Quebec, Ontario and the Caribbean, Harriet has tirelessly coached, mentored and served others. Always an ambassador for growing the next generation of talent, she has inspired and supported thousands of individuals to unlock their full potential.
Prior to her retirement in 2022, Harriet’s business leadership included Vice President, RBC Contact Centre, a multi-business, multi-geographical channel with over 3500 employees, Head of Personal Banking, RBC Caribbean for 19 countries, and Regional Vice President for a key growth market in the Greater Toronto Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
The convocation ceremony is approximately 1.5 hours.
Immediately following the Convocation Ceremony, a social gathering of all guests and graduates will take place in a designated area.
Parking is free but limited on site. There are several parking lots around the building and you can park wherever parking is available.
Graduating students who require accommodation must contact the Office of the Registrar registration@tyndale.ca. Guests requiring accommodation can contact convocation@tyndale.ca.
Graduands do not need tickets to attend the convocation.
Children who do not require seats do not require tickets. This usually means children under 2 years old who can be held or seated in lap. Alternatively, families with children can use the overflow room which will livestream the convocation.
Tyndale convocations are held in the Tyndale Chapel which has a capacity of 500 guests. This means that some convocations are ticketed. This is how tickets are distributed:
- The number of graduands registered to attend the ceremony will determine the ticket numbers. Once calculated (usually between 3 to 6 tickets per graduand; graduand does not need a ticket), ticket information will be released by the Office of the Registrar by email.
- Graduands will have an opportunity to register to claim the allotted number of tickets.
- After the registration deadline, the remaining tickets will be distributed. This information is sent to graduands by email.
If your convocation is not ticketed, the Registrar’s Office will give a guideline as to how many guests are recommended per graduand, in order to comply with the space capacity.
There is no specific dress code for the Convocation ceremony but here are some things to think about to prepare for your convocation:
- For the duration of the ceremony, you will be required to wear a black academic gown. Doctoral gowns (Doctor of Ministry) are heavier and thicker so please dress accordingly to avoid overheating.
- There are some steps from the stage to your seat after the conferral.
- If possible, please leave your personal items (purses, coats, cameras) with your guests.
Graduands receive their diploma parchment during the conferral on the day of the Convocation.
Usually, there is an event photographer but the photographer does not take photos of each graduate. We encourage your guests to take photos during and after the ceremony.
Please contact the Office of the Registrar to arrange an alternate way to receive your diploma parchment.