Convocation

Check the Schedule

The convocation ceremony schedule is as follows:

Tues, June 4 at 9:30 am — Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies, Faculty of Science

Tues, June 4 at 2:30 pm — College of Arts

Wed, June 5 at 9:30 am — Faculty of Access & Continuing Education, Faculty of Health Sciences

Wed, June 5 at 2:30 pm — Faculty of Professional Studies

Find your program at ufv.ca/convocation/schedule

Please arrive 1 hour before your ceremony. Doors will open for grads and guests 1.5 hours before ceremony start times. 

Reserve your regalia

Pre-order your gown with Gaspards and benefit from their early bird rate. The site is available for ordering at any time 24 hours a day/7 days a week until May 17, 2018. After this deadline, you may still order regalia on site on the day of your ceremony for $60.

Book your photo appointment

Professional photographers from the Artona Group, the official graduation photographer for UFV, are coming to a campus near you in May. Spaces fill up quickly. Reserve today.

Invite your family and friends

Feel free to invite as many friends and family members to your UFV convocation as you wish. The Abbotsford Centre, located at 33800 King Road in Abbotsford, features over 2,500 seats, which are available entirely free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis for each ceremony.

Flowers and UFV wear will be available for purchase on the concourse if your loved ones would like to mark the occasion with a gift. They can also review gift options and pre-order if they prefer.

If you or your guests require special assistance, please contact us at convocation@ufv.ca as soon as possible.

Learn more about the alumni association

The UFV Alumni Association was established April 1, 2001 and has been growing steadily ever since. Its purpose is to foster lifelong relationships between alumni and UFV through advocacy, support, service, and communication. The association grows by over 2,500 members each year. 

As a graduate, you will automatically become a member of the UFV Alumni Association. There are many ways you can benefit from your membership, such as getting discounts, building your network, and connecting at exclusive events. 

You are invited to stay connected and engaged with UFV. 

The Alumni Association is happy to answer questions and help out however they can. Contact the association at alumni@ufv.ca or 604-557-4008. Visit alumni.ufv.ca for alumni news, events, and more.