convocation photography

Photography and memorabilia

The Artona Group Inc. is the official graduation photographer of the University of Calgary.

Artona appointments

Artona photographers are on campus for individual graduation photo sessions. Appointments will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visit Artona’s website for more information.

Booking your appointment

  • Dates:
    • TBC
  • Location: Trailer B (TRB), Room 102 (near Math Sciences)

Book an appointment | Walk-in photos at convocation


Photography during your convocation ceremony

Your graduation moment captured forever

During the convocation ceremony, there are two built-in opportunities to capture your photo. The first moment takes place before you cross the stage to meet the platform party. The second takes place as you come off the stage and before you head back to your seat.

Photo previews and order information will be sent automatically to each student's mailing address about two weeks after their ceremony, followed by an email containing unique login information to view and order images online.

Convocation Map

Important graduation dates and deadlines

Fall Convocation:
November 12-13, 2025

Sept. 15

Graduate application deadline 
 


Oct. 1

Letter of Permission (LOP) transcript deadline

Graduate application cancellation deadline

Name change deadline 
 


Oct. 22

Attendance notification deadline


Selfie and Family Photo Locations

1. UCalgary Sign (Next to the Arch)

What better way to showcase “you did it!” than to get a photo in your convocation gown next to the official entrance to campus?

2. Green Spaces Near the Oval & TFDL

Looking for a shady spot under a tree for a family photo? There is a lot of green space around the Oval and in the TFDL Quad (bordered by Kinesiology, MacEwan Student Centre and Taylor Family Digital Library).

3. Kinesiology’s Dinosaur

Take a moment to snap a fun photo with our dinosaur outside the entrance to Kinesiology. Rex would want you to do it!

4. Olympic Arch

Just outside Kinesiology, it provides the perfect frame for a group shot.

5. The Spire (aka the Paperclip)

Many families have taken photos outside of the Olympic Oval under this public art from the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

6. UCalgary Letters

You’ll also find these just outside of the Oval to take a photo in front of (and definitely not climb on)!

7. Rex Bench

Another dinosaur? You guessed it! Have a seat with your UCalgary buddy as he welcomes you into the Alumni community, located in the Kinesiology Complex.

8. UCalgary Alumni photo booth

Head to the Hunter Student Commons to step inside (literally) your new role as a UCalgary graduate!

9. UCalgary Alumni Photo Frames

Say hi to the Alumni office and let us help you snap a few photos with family and friends behind our giant photo frames near the paperclip.

10. UCalgary Alumni Digital Photo Booths

Have you ever wanted to appear on your own magazine cover? Now’s your chance! Check out the photo booths in the Kinesiology Complex atrium.

Convocation photos taken at the Spire
Convocation photos

Campus Map

Check out the map to easily find these locations on campus