Graduation and convocation

Walking across the stage after years of hard work to receive your parchment in front of family, friends and fellow students is an incredible moment.

Student at graduation ceremony

Extended Education Fall 2021 Convocation
Oct. 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Extended Education 2021 Fall Convocation
October 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Details TBA

  • Spring message from David Mandzuk, Acting Dean, Extended Education

    On behalf of my colleagues in the Division of Extended Education at the University of Manitoba, I want to congratulate you on your achievements. Earning a Certificate or Letter of Accomplishment at any time is worth celebrating but at this particularly challenging time in our lives, it is even more noteworthy. The pandemic has reminded us all of the importance of being able to adapt quickly, learn independently, and search for new ways to apply what we learn, and I trust that the courses you have taken through Extended Education have allowed you to “extend” your learning in these ways.  Although there continues to be uncertainty about when our current challenges will end, we have faith that all 360 of you graduating from 22 different programs will be well-positioned to thrive in the post-COVID era, thanks to the time you spent in Extended Education.

    Congratulations once again and best wishes for the future. Stay safe and keep well!

  • David Mandzuk

Graduation deadlines

Feb. 1, 2021 is your deadline to apply online to graduate for Spring 2021. This does not apply to students in our intensive program packages.

Feb. 3, 2021 is the graduation date for students graduating in February

How to apply to graduate through Aurora

  • This does not apply to students in our intensive program packages.

    1. Log in to Aurora.
    2. Select Enrolment and Academic Records.
    3. Select Declarations.
    4. Follow the instructions.

    If your desired graduation term is not listed on your Aurora account or you have missed the deadline, contact your program coordinator as soon as possible.

    Declare now through Aurora

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Your parchment - spring

  • Confirm your mailing address

    Your parchment will be delivered to Canada Post on June 14 for distribution. Due to COVID-19, please give Canada Post up to two weeks from this date for delivery. We will send any document via standard mail to an international address at no extra charge.

    Confirm or correct your mailing address

    Unclaimed parchments

    The University of Manitoba will hold unclaimed parchments for a maximum of 12 months after graduation, including those returned to us as undeliverable. We will destroy any unclaimed parchments after 12 months.

    Replacement parchments

    If you do not receive your parchment, it is your responsibility to follow up with Extended Education office within this 12 month period. Any requests for your parchment after this time will be processed as a Request for Replacement Parchment, at the cost of $75.00 (subject to change).

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Prepare for graduating - spring

As part of Convocation, there will be a slideshow of graduating students, including the grad’s name, photo, and personal quote, as their names are read aloud.

Graduating students are encouraged to fill out their slides to make the most of their virtual Convocation experience. Students can check their UM emails for information on how to submit material for their Convocation slides. They can upload their photo, phonetic name pronunciation, and quote, to personalize their moment. The deadline to submit details for slides is May 20.

Students who do not fill out a slide are not included in the ceremony.

Order your cap and gown - spring

  • We are pleased to offer students the opportunity to order academic regalia if they would like for their own photos and other celebrations. There is both a mailing and pick-up option and students will be able to keep their rentals for two weeks. Note: the cap and tassel in the package are yours to keep!

    Rent a cap and gown

    Purchase your souvenir cap

    Purchase your keepsake cap on or before Monday, May 31, 2021 and receive a FREE souvenir tassel from UM Alumni Relations! Shipping costs are covered by Alumni Relations.

    Order your cap and tassel

    Get your UM frame

    Give your UM certificate the distinction it deserves. Preserve your parchment in a UM frame, featuring the UM crest and logo and display it with pride! Shipping is free, thanks to your Alumni Association, if you order on or before June 30, 2021.

    Purchase a frame

    Graduates, welcome to the alumni community

    Learn about the many resources, programs and benefits available to UM alumni. Follow @UManalumni on social.

    Visit the Alumni Association page

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Contact us

Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

extended@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
Toll free: 1-888-216-7011 ext. 8800