Information for Faculty

We invite faculty members to join us by participating in the Platform Party.

The Platform Party is comprised of senior administration, key representatives from the University of Guelph and Humber Polytechnic, and faculty members. Platform Party members sit on stage during the ceremony.

There are limited seats on stage for faculty members. Academic programs are assigned to specific ceremony times based on class size and venue capacity. 

The University of Guelph-Humber does not provide transportation to or from the venue. 

All members of the Platform Party are required to wear academic regalia. 

There will be black undergraduate gowns provided (in an assortment of sizes), as well as hoods from the University of Guelph-Humber, the University of Guelph, and Humber Polytechnic.

If you own academic regalia from your alma mater, you are welcome to bring and wear that to the ceremony. We are unable to provide regalia from other Canadian or international institutions. 

Following each ceremony, the University of Guelph-Humber hosts an Alumni Reception to welcome the newest alumni members, their family, friends, and guests.

This is a perfect time for faculty members to connect with their students to celebrate this special milestone! 

We will be accepting registrations from faculty members, Program Heads, and Associate Chairs to participate in the Platform Party / Academic Procession in April 2026. In order to indicate your participation, a registration form will be emailed to you when registration opens.