Iron Ring Ceremony
About the Iron Ring
Upon completion of your Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, you will be presented with the opportunity to receive an iron ring. The iron ring is worn on your dominant pinky finger and is a statement of your obligation to professional integrity and a reminder of the responsibility you hold as an engineer. The ring itself has zig-zaging carved edges forming the illusion of a truss around the ring. Dal’s Iron Ring Ceremony is run by Halifax’s Camp 7. The ceremony, called the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer or Obligation Ceremony, offers an opportunity to those who will shortly join the engineering profession to obligate themselves to the high standards of integrity that the profession has established.
The Iron Ring Ceremony and the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer originated in the 1920s. Previously, these ceremonies were exclusive, reserving attendance solely for those receiving a ring or those who have been previously been obliged (received an iron ring). Though more recently Camps across Canada have moved to remove the secrecy around these ceremonies, and allow limited guest attendance.
