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Welcome to Fanshawe College's Gown Ordering System

Congratulations Graduates on your achievements!

Website Ordering Deadline Date: May 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm

For convocation information, please visit the Fanshawe College's website at www.fanshawec.ca/convocation.

Ordering Details

Please have your payment card, billing address (address line one and/or postal code), and student ID number on hand before beginning your gown rental.

Entering your Student ID Number: Please enter your Student ID number without the leading zero/zeroes (if applicable).

Gown Sizing Information:

Gown sizes are based on height and weight to ensure a proper fit and prevent the gown from dragging on the ground.

Online Pricing Details

Order early and save $30!

Pre-order Price: $35.00 (valid until May 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm)

Regular Price (after May 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm): $65.00

*Gowns are available on site the day of the ceremony at the regular cost.

Email Order Confirmation

You will receive two emails once you order your gown.

The first email you will receive will be from Gaspard and will contain payment information for your order. If you ordered the gown with someone else’s credit card don’t worry! Your gown will be ready for you under the graduate's name on the day of the ceremony.

The second email will be from Build-A-Grad. This email order confirmation contains all the necessary details regarding your gown order.

If there are any changes prior to your convocation, please contact us at Build-A-Grad by email [email protected] or phone us at: 1-800-683-4771 (Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST)

Please print these forms or bring them on your mobile device when picking up your gown.

Gown Pick-Up Instructions

London ceremony:

Step 1- Arrive 90 minutes before the start of your ceremony at Gate 4.

Step 2 - Check in with a convocation ambassador to receive your grad pass.

Step 3 - Pick up your gown.

Step 4 - Go to the graduate area and line up with your program.


St. Thomas ceremony:

Step 1- Arrive 60 minutes before the start of your ceremony at Gate 4.

Step 2 - Check in with a convocation ambassador to receive your grad pass.

Step 3 - Pick up your gown.

Step 4 - Go to the graduate area and line up with your program.


Gown Return Instructions

London ceremony:

Please ensure to drop your gown back off at Gate 4 within an hour after the ceremony ends to pick up your credential. Unreturned gowns will incur additional fees and will be charged to your payment card.

St. Thomas ceremony:

Please ensure to drop your gown back where it was picked up within an hour after the ceremony ends to pick up your credential. Unreturned gowns will incur additional fees and will be charged to your payment card.

Cancellations

All cancellations for gown rental refunds must be received before May 26, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Refunds will not be processed after this date.

Contact Us

Gown rental services for Fanshawe College are provided by Gaspard.

If there are any changes prior to your convocation, please contact us at Build-A-Grad at 1-800-683 4771 from Monday–Friday between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (EST), or email us at [email protected].

To better serve you, please include your name, the institution you are attending and a short message regarding your gown rental concern.

We will get back to you as soon as possible.


Thank you!


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