Ceremony info

Get ready for your ceremony

• Register your guests. Graduating students are limited to four guests.
• Review the schedule and check your Graduation Application for your scheduled ceremony date, time, and procession number.
• Rent your gown to receive your regalia after check-in.
  • Missed the rental deadline? Arrive 90 minutes early to your ceremony and bring a valid form of payment to cover the rental cost. The cost to rent your regalia is $105 on site (cash, debit or credit).
• Have accessibility requirements for convocation? Complete the student accommodations form and we’ll ensure your experience is comfortable and supported.

Want to make sure you didn’t miss anything? See the graduation checklist.

Day of details

Check-in, regalia and procession

• Check the schedule and arrive at the Administration building 90 minutes before your ceremony.
• Bring your UBC card or government-issued ID and know your procession number.
• Pick up your academic regalia.
• You will receive your degree folder and a reader card with your name.
• Line up in your assigned procession spot based on your number. Stay in your designated position.
• Marshals will guide you to the Gymnasium and your assigned seat, which you’ll use for the entire ceremony.

Crossing the stage

• When it’s your turn, follow the marshal’s directions to the stage.
• Hand your name card to the reader.
• As your name is read, pause briefly at the podium and face the audience for a photo.
• Continue across the stage and pause for a photo with the UBC President.
• A marshal will guide you back to your seat.

After your ceremony

• Graduates remain in their seats until a marshal directs the procession to leave the building.
• Students and guests are then invited to the Central Courtyard for an outdoor Alumni Welcome Reception. This reception will be hosted by alumni UBC following every ceremony.
• Return your gown to the designated tent in the Central Courtyard.
• Receive your photos by email two to three weeks after your ceremony.
• View and download your stage-crossing video one week after your ceremony at ubco.stageclip.com.