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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 is April 1, 2025. If you haven’t applied yet, please do so as soon as possible. For instructions, please visit the Graduation page.

2. Find out which convocation ceremony you should attend

UFV will host six Convocation ceremonies over three days: June 10, 11, and 12, 2025. 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 program.

See the Convocation schedule

3. Regalia registration now closed

Online regalia orders are now closed.

The deadline to reserve in advance was May 23, 2025.

If you missed the deadline, walk-up rentals will be available on site for $90 in Evered Hall. Please arrive early and allow for extra time. 

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

Bring proof of reservation

  • If you successfully registered by the deadline, please remember to bring your proof of reservation with you when picking up your regalia on the day of your ceremony.

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

  • Walk-up rentals are available for $90 in Evered Hall.
  • Join the line for on-site gown rentals after you check in.
  • Bring payment (credit card, bank card — cash not accepted) with you to rent your regalia on the day of your ceremony.
  • Guest tickets are not guaranteed for those renting on site.

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 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.

Guest tickets: students will start receiving guest tickets at the end of May.

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, 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