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As the leaves changed colour across the University of Toronto’s three campuses, more than 4,000 members of the Class of 2024 embarked on a new chapter in their lives by crossing the stage inside Convocation Hall.

They were among more than 5,700 U of T graduates to receive their U of T degrees this fall and among more than 21,500 to graduate this year – many having begun their studies during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here are some of the highlights of fall convocation ceremonies as captured by U of T photographers:

With the autumn leaves providing a burst of colour overhead, graduates gather outside Convocation Hall with their friends and families.

Eagle Feather Bearer Kaitlin Phillips, Indigenous student support specialist at U of T Mississauga, leads the chancellor’s procession into Convocation Hall.

Graduates from the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work’s  pose for a group shot on Front Campus. 

New beginnings: A smiling grad shakes the hand of Wes Hall, who was officially installed as U of T’s 35th chancellor at the outset of this year’s fall convocation ceremonies. 

Smartphone-toting friends and family members strain to capture graduates’ big moments inside Convocation Hall.

Eagle Feather Bearer Adrianna Lewis, left, a master’s student in the Faculty of Information, shares a laugh with Sheree Drummond, secretary of U of T’s Governing Council.  

Proud U of T Scarborough graduates celebrate their achievement with a photo op outside of Convocation Hall.

A graduating student gets a helping hand in making a heart-shaped gesture following his convocation ceremony.

U of T convocation celebrations are often family affairs. This joyful embrace, with the tiniest family member joining in, says it all.