Graduation
Upcoming graduation ceremonies
Spring Congregation: May 23 - 25 and 28 - 30, 2012.
The spring congregation schedule is available on the Graduation at UBC website. The congregation schedule includes ceremony dates and times for each program and degree.
The fall 2012 congregation will take place on November 21 - 23, 2012. The schedule will be posted in September.
Personalized ceremony information
Information will be available closer to the ceremony dates and can be viewed in your graduation application on the Student Service Centre (SSC). Be sure to update your email address on the SSC as all correspondence will be sent to this address.
Visit the Graduation at UBC website for information on:
- Ceremonies
- Schedules
- Ticket distribution
- Gown rental
- Live webcast
- Ceremony photos
- Historical data
- Graduation contacts
Applying for graduation
Completing degree requirements does not complete the process for graduation. In order to graduate, you must apply for graduation during the application period.
Not attending the graduation ceremony?
You must apply to graduate regardless of whether you plan to participate in the scheduled ceremonies.
If you have questions about degree requirements for your program, contact your advising office.
Already a graduate and need a replacement diploma or certified copy?
To order a diploma in person, visit the Information Centre in Brock Hall.
You can also submit the replacement diploma form (below) by fax or regular mail. These requests take 2 - 4 weeks to process.
Please note that we are unable to accept credit card payment information in emails. We accept credit card payment information sent through regular mail or fax.
Rush replacement diploma orders
Rush replacement diploma orders take 3 - 5 business days to process, not including delivery time. This service is not available during the months of graduation (May and November).
Requests must be made in person or by fax. In-person orders can be made at the Information Centre in Brock Hall. The cost is $110 + HST per diploma. Courier service is not included.
Rush Certified Copies: same-day service
You can order rush certified diploma copies in person at the Information Centre in Brock Hall. We must receive your order by 2pm, Monday to Friday. Processing time is typically less than one hour, but may be longer during peak periods. This service is subject to availability.
You must present your original diplomas when making a request.
The cost is $12 + HST.
