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, 2026. 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 9, 10, and 11, 2026. 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. Book your grad photo appointment at Artona's studio in Vancouver

Artona will be on campus offering portrait sessions between April 20 and 24, 2026.
Location: Abbotsford Campus in Room AB K149

If you are unable to book during these dates, you can reserve an appointment at Artona's studio.

Book your appointment
 

4. Regalia registration

Regalia and guest ticket registration are now closed.

If you missed the deadline, walk-up rentals may be accommodated on site at Evered Hall before your ceremony for $90. Please arrive early and allow extra time. 

Guest tickets are not guaranteed for walk-up rentals.

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

Regalia registration is now closed.

  • If you successfully registered, 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)

  • If you did not register in advance, you can rent your regalia on the day of your ceremony 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.

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

 

5. 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.

Have a guest who requires accessible seating or accommodation? Please email us at convocation@ufv.ca in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements.

 

6. Review your ceremony instructions

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

What to do
 

7. 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

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