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Convocation

UFV/Convocation/Student checklist

Student checklist

 

1. Apply to graduate

If you're expecting to attend Convocation, you must have already applied to graduate from UFV and received confirmation of completion from the Office of the Registrar.

The deadline to apply for graduation has now passed. If you haven't yet confirmed your participation as a graduand please contact graduation@ufv.ca with your request and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

 

2. Find out which convocation ceremony you should attend

UFV is hosting six Convocation ceremonies over the three days of June 11, 12, and 13, 2024. There are two ceremonies per day: one at 9:30 AM and one at 2:30 PM. You'll be assigned to a Convocation ceremony based on your academic program.

See the Convocation schedule
 

3. Order your graduation cap and gown (regalia) and your guest tickets starting April 29

If you are a graduating student attending Convocation, you must rent a cap and gown (regalia) to wear at the ceremony.

The grad regalia booking form is also where you will request your guest tickets.

We strongly encourage you to complete your gown rental before May 31. After this date, guest tickets are not guaranteed.

For details about grad regalia, including gown pick-up and drop-off, see the regalia info page.

April 29 - May 31, 2024 ($50 early bird rate)

  • The regalia order and payment form will open April 29. Regalia can be ordered and paid for online at the early bird rate until May 31 at 11:59 PM.
  • Please bring your proof of reservation with you to pick up your regalia on the day of your ceremony. More info

On-site on the day of your ceremony ($90 rate)

  • You can rent your regalia on the day of your ceremony in Evered Hall. Please join the line for on-site gown rentals after you check in. Please bring payment (credit card, bank card — cash not accepted) with you to rent your regalia on the day of your ceremony.
  • We strongly encourage you to complete your gown rental before May 31. After May 31 gown rentals will only be accommodated on site on the day of your ceremony for a fee of $90 and guest tickets are not guaranteed.

Grad regalia & guest tickets form
 

4. Check your student email for your guest tickets

  • Grads are allocated up to four guest tickets for Convocation. For additional tickets, you can add yourself to the wait list.
  • All guests, including infants and small children, must have tickets to enter the ceremony. This is for fire code regulations and everyone's safety.
  • You will receive your Eventbrite guest tickets in your student email.
  • Please forward these tickets to your guests to show at the ceremony entrance. Guests may also check in by providing your last name.
  • Seating is not assigned.

 

 

5. Review your ceremony instructions

Be sure you know when to arrive, what to wear, and other important details.

What to do
 

6. Celebrate with family and friends

Flowers and UFV apparel will be available for purchase on location 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.

Following the ceremonies, you are invited to the UFV Alumni Celebration Plaza to celebrate with your classmates, capture memories at one of the photo booths, and enjoy refreshments with friends and family.

If your guests can't make it to the ceremony, they can celebrate your accomplishments from wherever they are online. Ceremonies will be livestreamed and available for viewing online.

Info for your family & friends