Iron Ring

The Iron Ring may be worn on the little finger of the working hand by any engineer who has been obligated at an authorized ceremony of the Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer. The ring symbolizes the pride that engineers have in their profession, while simultaneously reminding them of their humility. The ring serves as a reminder to the engineer and others of the engineer’s obligation to live by a high standard of professional conduct.

You must attend The Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer Obligation Ceremony in order to receive an Iron Ring.

IMPORTANT: Fourth-year students must attend a mandatory virtual information session that outlines the details and registration process to attend the ceremony.

MANDATORY: Virtual Iron Ring Information Sessions

IMPORTANT: Fourth-year students must attend a mandatory virtual information session that outlines the details and registration process to attend the ceremony.

Virtual Information Sessions will be available between: January 24 - February 1, 2024

Iron Ring Student Registration

To register to attend the Iron Ring Obligation Ceremony, you must be an eligible undergraduate engineering student (fourth-year or fourth-year + PEY) and are on track to graduate in June 2024. Master’s and PhD students are not eligible. There are absolutely no exceptions to this requirement.

Registration Opens: February 2, 2024

Registration Closes: February 8, 2024

Need to replace a lost ring? 

Complete the form on the Camp One Iron Ring website. Be sure to visit your local jewellery store to determine the correct ring size. Ring replacement costs $30. Applicants 80 years of age or older may replace a lost ring at no charge, by calling Jane Ross at 416-946-3281.

Apply to take the obligation

If you graduated from an engineering program outside of Canada, or did not attend a ceremony at the time of your graduation from an accredited engineering program in Canada, you must attend an Obligation Ceremony as a “senior” candidate. In order to be invited to a ceremony, an application must be submitted together with payment between April 1 and June 30. Candidates will receive a response in August or September. The Senior Ceremony will be held in November.

Visit the Camp One Iron Ring website to apply.

Please direct all questions and concerns to:

Jane Ross
Administrative Officer, Camp One Iron Ring
info@camp1.ca
416-946-3281

Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer Obligation Ceremony

To register to attend the Iron Ring Obligation Ceremony, you must be an eligible undergraduate engineering student (fourth-year or fourth-year + PEY) and are on track to graduate in June 2024. Master’s and PhD students are not eligible. There are absolutely no exceptions to this requirement.

Date: March 2, 2024
Time: 10am (ECE, EngSci, MSE), & 1pm (Chem, Civ, Min, Mech, Indy)
Location: Convocation Hall, 31 Kings College Circle

Alternative ceremonies are held at York University, Toronto Metropolitan University and UOIT. Special accommodations can be made for students unable to attend the U of T ceremony. Please contact your office administrator for additional information.

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