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Be a Part of Convocation!
Be a Convocation Ambassador
Convocation would not be possible at Trent without the 100+ staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and students that help. You make the day run smoothly and provide that personal interaction that makes it such a special and memorable event for the graduates and their guests.
Convocation Ambassador Registration is now closed. Thank you to those who have joined the team, and we will be in touch with your shift schedule shortly.
There are a number of ways to assist:
- Greeter
- Card Master
- Usher
- Student Gowning
- Marshaling
A description of these roles will be provided before the ceremonies. There will be a convocation walkthrough and orientation session closer to the date. Please email Kevin Maina (kmaina@trentu.ca) if you have any questions.
Participate in the Academic Procession
Convocation is an extremely significant event in the lives of many Trent students and their families. The students are always happy and proud to see and be congratulated by their professors on stage and introduced to their families after the ceremonies. Your presence strengthens the bond with them as they become alumni.
If you don't wish to take part in the academic procession, simply attend the ceremonies of your choice. If you would like to sit in Reserved Seating to cheer on your students, please contact convocation@trentu.ca.
We ask that faculty who are planning to walk in the academic procession confirm their attendance by completing the Academic Procession Registration Form, by Sunday, May 26.
Regalia
For any faculty that would like to purchase new regalia to represent your highest degree, please contact Harcourts.
The Convocation Office is selling some vintage Trent regalia that can no longer be used for the convocation ceremonies. Supplies are extremely limited but include gowns of varying materials and shades of green, and some arts, science, business, education and a few master or arts or master of science hoods. The items are not in pristine condition. Gowns are $20 if picked up, $40 to ship. Hoods are $10 if picked up, $20 to ship. Payment is only by cash or cheque - we cannot accept any cards. Please contact convocation@trentu.ca if you are interested.
Rented regalia can be picked up in the faculty gowning room in the Tribute Communities Centre. Once gowned, gather in the hallway of the Tribute Communities Centre half an hour before the start of the ceremony. A faculty marshal will line you up.
NOTE: Convocation ceremonies are public events that are photographed, recorded, and livestreamed on trentu.ca/live. By attending, you are providing consent that Trent University may use your likeness in any future Trent materials without compensation. If you have any questions, please contact kmaina@trentu.ca.