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:
- May 12 - June 2, 2025
- Location: Trailer B (TRB), Room 102 (near Math Sciences)
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.
Important graduation dates and deadlines
Spring Convocation:
June 3-10, 2025
Fall Convocation:
November 12-13, 2025
Selfie and family photo locations
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.
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).
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!
Olympic Arch
Just outside Kinesiology, it provides the perfect frame for a group shot.
The Spire (aka the Paperclip)
Many families have taken photos outside of the Olympic Oval under this public art from the 1988 Calgary Olympics.
UCalgary Alumni Magazine photo booth
Head to the Kinesiology Complex to be featured on your very own magazine cover, where UCalgary Alumni will help snap photos of you and your guests.
UCalgary degree frames
Once you’ve checked out the degree frames on the second floor of the Oval, pop over to the Alumni table to say hello and use the photo station!
