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Congratulations to the Class of 2022

We have much to celebrate with our graduates from the Class of 2022 and we invite everyone to be a part of these celebrations.

This site will be regularly updated as we continue to prepare for Graduation day on Friday, June 3, 2022. Please check back regularly for new updates and information. 

We will come together to recognize everyone’s efforts and achievements at Graduation on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM. There will also be a live stream available for those who wish to view the event that cannot attend in-person. 

We wish our graduates all the best in their future endeavours and we hope you will stay in touch!

Graduation Information

  • Graduates are asked to arrive on campus at 12:45 PM to pick up their gowns and prepare for the ceremony
  • Gown pick up and preparation will be in the Agronomy Building, classrooms 126/127
  • Staff will be available to assist graduates with putting on their gowns and stoles
  • There is no secure storage space for personal items; please leave your items with one of your guests
  • The doors to the Rural Development Centre (RDC), where the ceremony is taking place, will open at 12:45 PM for guests to find a seat
  • The graduation procession of staff, special guests, and graduands will start at 1:50 PM sharp 

  • Graduates will be able to bring a maximum of 5 guests with them to graduation 
  • The number of guests attending is indicated during the RSVP process
  • Please note, that the mask mandate is still in place on campus. All graduates, guests, and staff will be required to wear medical-grade masks while indoors

  • You can pre-order bouquets of flowers through Convocation Flowers, with pick-up prior to the graduation ceremony available in the lobby of the Rural Development Centre (RDC)
  • The pre-order deadline is Thursday, June 2, 2022
  • There will also be limited stock available for purchase the day of. On-site payment methods will include debit, credit, and cash
  • Graduates will not be able to carry bouquets into the ceremony with them, so please present your graduate with their flowers after the completion of the ceremony

  • Diploma/Certificate frames can be purchased through our online store
  • There will be an option to pick up your frame on Graduation day or you can have your frame shipped to your home
  • A small amount of inventory will be available for purchase at graduation. Payment options for day-of sales will include credit card, cash, or cheque
  • Please email rclibrary@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions about ordering a frame

  • Campus Swag and clothing items can be purchased through our online store
  • Please visit the online store for full details about what items are available

  • Parking is available in various lots around campus and is free of charge 
  • Parking attendants will be available to assist you in finding available parking on campus
  • Street parking on Main St (the road in front of the campus) is not permitted on either side
  • Overflow parking will be available at the East Kent Memorial Arena (Ridgetown Arena), 180 Main St E, Ridgetown (5-minute walk to campus)

  • Currently, the vaccination requirement and daily screening form have been suspended
  • The mask mandate remains in place on campus
  • All staff, graduates, and guests will be required to wear a medical-grade mask while attending graduation activities inside
  • For the university's most up to date COVID-19 policies, please see COVID-19 Information

  • Further information about accessing the live stream will be coming soon 

  • Graduation package (containing the diploma/certificate parchment, a copy of the Graduation Program, and an award envelope if applicable) will be couriered to graduates who cannot attend in the weeks following Graduation 
  • Please ensure we have your most up-to-date full address on file, which includes your house/unit number, street name, town/city, province, and postal code. Please note we are unable to courier to general delivery, postal boxes, and/or rural route only addresses

  • Please complete the Official Transcript Request Form to request an official copy of your transcript
  • Official transcripts from the campus will show that a certificate/diploma has been conferred only after the graduation ceremony date
  • If a student orders a transcript to be mailed, it is the student's responsibility to provide the correct mailing address
  • Transcripts are normally prepared within three to five business days, however, during busy periods (ex. common application deadlines) processing time may be as long as seven to ten business days
  • You can access your unofficial transcript through your WebAdvisor account if you don't require an official copy

TIMELINE

RSVP for Graduation

  • The Graduation RSVP will be open from May 9 to May 20, 2022
  • Graduates are required to RSVP for graduation, even if they cannot attend
  • Diploma and certificate grads complete the RSVP in the Student Portal
  • Apprenticeship graduates will receive an email with a link to RSVP 
  • Graduates will be able to bring up to 5 guests
  • A $20.00 graduation fee is due at the time of RSVP and can be paid by credit card
  • If you are eligible to graduate and are having difficulty completing the RSVP process, please contact Alison McMahon at amcmaho@uoguelph.ca for assistance
  • Students who are not eligible to graduate/didn’t apply to graduate will not be able to RSVP. Please contact the Campus Registrar, Christina Hoggart at rcregistrar@uoguelph.ca if you have any questions or concerns

Post Your Congratulatory Message

  • We encourage family, friends, and graduates to post congratulatory messages to either specific grads or the Class of 2022 on our Family & Friends message board found below
  • Posts are moderated and may take a day or two to show up

Order your Grad Frame

  • Order a parchment frame to proudly display your diploma or certificate!
  • Parchment frames can be ordered through the Ridgetown Campus Webstore and will be available for either pick up on Graduation day or will be shipped directly from the supplier
  • Any questions about ordering? Please email rclibrary@uoguelph.ca and we'd be happy to assist you

Pre-Order Flowers for your Graduate

  • You can pre-order bouquets of flowers for your graduate online from Convocation Flowers
  • The pre-order deadline is Thursday, June 2, 2022
  • A small amount of inventory will be available for purchase at graduation
  • Pre-ordered bouquets and day-of  sales will be available between 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM (Rural Development Centre foyer)
  • All methods of payment will be available for day-of sales: debit, credit, and cash
  • Graduates will not be permitted to carry their bouquets into the ceremony with them; please present your graduate with their flowers after the completion of the ceremony
     

Attend Graduation and Celebrate the Class of 2022!

We are excited to welcome graduates and guests to celebrate the Class of 2022!

Graduation Day Schedule

  • 12:45 PM - Student arrival for gowning up and ceremony preparation (Agronomy Classrooms 126/127)
  • 12:45 PM - Doors to the Rural Development Centre (RDC) open for guest arrival
  • 1:50 PM - Procession of Staff/Faculty and Graduands begins
  • 2:00 PM - Graduation Ceremony (RDC Gym)
  • 3:30 PM - After Graduation Garden Party (Front Lawn, Willson Hall)

INSTRUCTOR & STAFF messages

Hi everyone--congratulations on achieving this tremendous milestone! I wish you all the best in your future careers--I'm sure you will make Ridgetown Campus proud!!

Dr. Irene Moore

Congratulations on your commitment and resiliency!

Cheryl Trueman

Congratulations Graduates! You had an unconventional and challenging couple of years due to COVID, but you succeeded! You should be very proud of yourselves! As you move on to your next adventure, I hope you remember to DREAM BIG and dare to fail, as you improve the world growing around us.

Michelle Griffore-Kempe

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt Way to go, Ridgetown Campus graduates! Congratulations on your accomplishments and best wishes for your next adventure - dream BIG!

Stacia Pepper

Congratulations on your achievement! May this be the beginning of a successful journey!

Kim Sonneveld

Congratulations, Class of 2022! You should be incredibly proud of all you have accomplished through your hard work and dedication. Wishing you all the best as you step forward into your next adventure!

Laura Flanigan

Congratulations students! Graduating from Ridgetown Campus, the OAC and University of Guelph is a tremendous accomplishment. You have worked hard and earned this recognition. Wherever your career will take you, I hope you will fondly look back on your time at Ridgetown. Congratulations!

Brett Shepherd

A huge congratulations to this year's graduating class. You have faced so many challenges throughout the last 2 years and have overcome them all! It has been an honour to have gotten to know many of you. Best wishes for wherever your next steps in life may lead.

Christianne Hebblethwaite

Congratulations Class of 2022! You did it! You have worked hard to achieve your goals. Congratulations on your accomplishments and well-deserved success. I am happy to share in the excitement of your graduation day!

Devon Core

Take this time to soak in your accomplishments and look forward to the challenges you're even more prepared to tackle next--you've developed friends, skills, knowledge, connections, and memories that you'll carry with you for a lifetime!

K. Englert

Well done Class of 2022. You did it, congratulations!

Laura L. Van Eerd

Your hard work and dedication has brought you this far and will provide a solid foundation as you step into your next chapter!! Congratulations Class of 2022!!

Sandra Carther

Best wishes to the graduating class of 2022, it was an honour and a privilege meeting you all. Best of luck in your future goals!

Crystal Baresich

Congratulations Graduating Class of 2022! You should be very proud of your accomplishments! I wish you joy and happiness in the next stage of your journey!! Please stay in touch!

Heather Warwick

Congratulations to all of you. Your studies have been completed during two very difficult years due to Covid 19 and you all excelled. As a group you have so many talents and skills, take those gifts and all you have learned and run with them. I wish you all the best.

Deborah Hills

Congratulations graduates! We hope you enjoyed your time here and built lasting connections that will continue through your next adventures. The entire campus community is proud of you and honoured to have you as alumni! "What we learn with pleasure we never forget." - Alfred Mercier

Christina Hoggart, Campus Registrar

Way to go graduates! I can't wait to see the positive impact you'll have on the world growing around you! You each have unique and special talents - make them count!

Liz Meidlinger

Student & Family Messages

Class of 2022

Congratulations class of 2022! We did it! Now onto our next steps!

Alia Charpentier

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations Jacqueline!! Your determination and hard work have paid off. So proud of your accomplishments. Wishing you only the best for your future.

Wells-Garrett Family

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations Jacqueline! We are so proud of you keep reaching for your dreams! Perry & Tanya, Kurtis

Perry & Tanya, Kurtis

Jacqueline Argue

What a proud day! We couldn't be happier for you. It's time to celebrate all your hard work that has led to this special moment. Good luck in the fall as you continue to follow your dreams. Caps off to you! Xo

Robillard family

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations Jacqueline!

Marlene and Family

Jacqueline

Woot Woot! Congrats on your accomplishments!

Nicole

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations Jacqueline! So proud of you! Love from Aunt Wendy and Uncle Mike

Wendy and Mike Monsinger

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations on your graduation!! It's a fantastic accomplishment! Best of luck in your future endeavours

Kaija Robillard

Jacqueline

Woooohoooo, Congrats on graduating !

Lexie Richards

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations on you graduation Jacqueline!!! We wish you continued success as you start the next step in your post secondary education journey. Learn lots and enjoy every minute. Woohoo!!

Sharon, Liam and Annie

Jacqueline Argue

Congratulations to Jacqueline Argue, and all of her fellow classmates!! Best of luck with the next steps!!!

Mandy & Gerry Ladouceur

Congratulations!! Good luck to everyone in the future and it was great meeting everyone!!

Madison G

Class of 2022 Family, Friends, & Graduates

We welcome family, friends, and graduates to post congratulatory messages to the graduating student in their life or to the entire class of 2022. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Alison McMahon, Graduation Committee Chair