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Welcome to Fanshawe College's Gown Ordering System

Congratulations Graduates on your achievements!

Website pre-ordering deadline date:

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET


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

Ordering details

What I need before getting started:
• Student number
• Full mailing address
• Method of payment

What my gown will cost:
• Online order on Nov 8th or before is $35 (taxes included).
• At the door upon arrival on Nov 26th is $65 (taxes included).

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.

Email order confirmation

You will receive two emails once you order your gown.

1. The first email you will receive will be from Gaspard. This will contain payment information for your order. On the day of the ceremony the gown will be ready under the graduates name regardless of who made the payment.

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

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

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

Gown pick-up instructions

Woodstock campus and Simcoe campus ceremony:

Step 1- Arrive at 2:30pm.

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

Woodstock campus and Simcoe campus ceremony:

Gowns to be returned to the gowning area 1 hour after the ceremony ends. Unreturned gowns will incur additional fees and will be charged to your payment card.

Cancellation dates

All cancellations for gown rental refunds must be received before:

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET.

Refunds will not be processed after this dates.

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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