FAQ
Q: I've lost my ring and need a replacement. Can I do that?
Yes You Can! Just go to the Ring Replacement page to order your new ring. You must have received your ring from Camp 18, and you will need to tell us what year that was. We can accommodate people from other camps, but please reach out to your original camp first.
Q: I received my ring some time ago and it doesn't fit very well. Can I exchange it?
Yes You Can! We have two options for you, the Ring Exchange page has all the details. You can either exchange it at our office downtown, or mail it to us. There is no charge to exchange your ring.
Q: I'm about to receive an Engineering degree from a Canadian university. Can I get an Iron Ring?
Yes You Can! Just register for the next ceremony. We normally hold two each year, in March and November. The registration page will open about 2 months prior to each ceremony in January and September. Check the Next Ritual page for more information. You will need to upload your diploma or other proof of graduation.
Q: I graduated some time ago from a Canadian Undergraduate Engineering Program, but never got my ring. Can I Still get it?
Yes You Can! you can register for the Fall ceremony when the registration page opens in September. We will need you to upload a copy of your diploma when you register.
Q: I did not get my undergraduate degree from a Canadian Engineering school. Can I still get a ring?
Yes You Can! Graduate students from U of C are eligible to attend, including MSc, MEng, and Phd. For all others you will need to register with APEGA as a P.Eng or EIT. Just provide your APEGA number when you register for the next Ritual. Sorry, registration with APEGA as a PL does not qualify. Your application to APEGA does not qualify you either, you must be accepted, and unfortunately this can take quite a long time, especially if you are required to write any exams.
Q: I just got my APEGA membership, how do I order a ring?
Congratulations! It’s a big step to be registered with APEGA. If you did not get your undergrad degree in Canada, APEGA registration is required in order to be eligible to attend the Ceremony. But you can’t just order a ring, you must attend the ceremony to recieve your ring. Just check the details on the next Ritual page.
Q: What is the cost to attend the Ceremony? What does that include?
We charge a very modest $30 to help cover the cost of the hall for the day. You can invite up to 4 guests at an additional cost of $10 each. You are not paying for your ring, you and your guests are paying to attend the ceremony.
Q: I registered for the last ceremony and was not able to attend. Will you send a ring to me?
Sorry, we can’t do that. You must attend the Ritual to receive your ring. You will have to register and attend the next Ritual, and yes, that means you will have to pay again when you register.
Q: Can I bring a guest?
Yes You Can! You are allowed up to 4 guests for in person ceremonies at a charge of $10 each. You must register them in advance!! They do not need to be engineers, anybody can attend as a guest. We don’t require their names, but you do need to reserve their spot by telling us how many you are planning to bring. Children not in school (under the age of 5) don’t count. We are restricted by the capacity of the Hall. You must book your guests in advance. The Hall has a limited capacity and we need to know how many people are going to attend. They may be turned away if you haven’t reserved guest tickets.
Q: I would like my parent/other family member/boss/good friend who is an Obligated Engineer to put my ring on my finger. Can I do this?
Yes You Can! Anyone of significance to you who already has an iron ring and is either registered as a P. Eng with APEGA or other provincial regulator, or is retired, is allowed to place your ring on your finger. This person counts as a guest. You must provide their name and APEGA # when you register so that we can validate their status. They will check in at the registration desk on the day to get their ID and instructions. They Absolutely MUST be wearing their ring on the day, no exceptions. They will stand with you in the centre of the Hall during the ceremony and place the ring on your finger when the Camp Warden arrives. They can present to more that one student, but only need to register once of course. If you don’t have a guest presenter, one of our Wardens will be happy to put your ring on you, no extra charge.
Q: I registered but won't be able to attend the ceremony. Can you just send me my ring?
Sorry, we can’t do that. You must attend the Ritual during which you will receive your ring. We don’t mail out rings to people who have not attended the Ritual. You can cancel your registration up until the day registration closes for the Ceremony, usually about two weeks prior to the day.
Q: Can I take video or pictures during the ceremony?
Yes you can… But While we do allow pictures and video, we discourage this during the ceremony. In their excitement, people tend to hold their cameras up, standup, and wander in front of the other guests, which can be very distracting and upsetting during the big event. If you stay seated and respectful of others, we won’t object. But, if you are interfering with the view or enjoyment of our other guests who are there for the same reason you are, we will ask you to return to your seat, to lower your camera, or in the extreme case to leave the hall.
You will have plenty of time before and after the ceremony to take all the pictures you like. The room will stay open for 30-40 minutes after we complete the ceremony.
Q: My guest presenter is registered with APEGA, or another provincial regulator, but does not have a ring, Can they Present my ring to me?
Sorry, that is simply not possible. Your presenter must be an obligated engineer, which means that they must have a ring of their own, and they must wear it. If they are registered with APEGA they can register to attend the ritual and receive a ring of there own at the next ceremony.
Q: What is the ring made of?
It’s made of stainless steel. They were originally made of iron, and would rust away over a long career. Stainless steel doesn’t rust, or cause any allergies either.
