Congratulations to all our upcoming graduates!

We’re excited to share some details about the Convocation Ceremonies.

UCW FALL 2023 CONVOCATION

UCW Fall 2023 Convocation will take place on Monday, October 23, Tuesday, October 24 and Wednesday, October 25.

Ceremony 1 

Monday, October 23 at 10:30 am, followed by a reception until 1:45 pm
Students should arrive at 8:45 am and must arrive by 9:15 am
Guests should arrive at 9:30 am

Ceremony 2

Monday, October 23 at 4:30 pm, followed by a reception until 7:45 pm
Students should arrive at 2:45 pm and must arrive by 3:15 pm
Guests should arrive at 3:30 pm

Ceremony 3

Tuesday, October 24 at 10:30 am, followed by a reception until 1:45 pm
Students should arrive at 8:45 am and must arrive by 9:15 am
Guests should arrive at 9:30 am

Ceremony 4

Tuesday, October 24 at 4:30 pm, followed by a reception until 7:45 pm
Students should arrive at 2:45 pm and must arrive by 3:15 pm
Guests should arrive at 3:30 pm

Ceremony 5

Wednesday, October 25 at 10:30 am, followed by a reception until 1:45 pm
Students should arrive at 8:45 am and must arrive by 9:15 am
Guests should arrive at 9:30 am

Ceremony 6

Wednesday, October 25 at 4:30 pm, followed by a reception until 7:45 pm
Students should arrive at 2:45 pm and must arrive by 3:15 pm
Guests should arrive at 3:30 pm

Location

Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton Street, Vancouver

Getting There

The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is easily accessible by public transit. The venue is a six-minute walk from the Granville SkyTrain Station on the Expo Line or a seven-minute walk from the Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain Station on the Canada Line.

Paid parking is also available at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre parkade. The entrance is off Cambie Street between West Georgia and Dunsmuir Street. Parkade parking is limited so we recommend arriving early.

For additional information, driving directions and parking information, please visit the Queen Elizabeth Theatre website.

Watch the Fall 2023 Ceremony

Watch live streams of the UCW Fall 2023 Convocation on our Facebook and YouTube channels.

Ceremony 1

Monday, October 23
starting at 10:30 am

Ceremony 2

Monday, October 23
starting at 4:30 pm

Ceremony 3

Tuesday, October 24
starting at 10:30 am

Ceremony 4

Tuesday, October 24
starting at 4:30 pm

Ceremony 5

Wednesday, October 25
starting at 10:30 am

Ceremony 6

Wednesday, October 25
starting at 4:30 pm

Privacy Notice

As part of our convocation celebration, student names, program(s), degree(s), honours earned and year of graduation will be printed in a convocation program. We distribute these programs at convocation and online and consider the information within to be a matter of permanent public record. The convocation ceremony will be streamed live. You consent to your image being so captured, and its use by the University for administrative, historical and promotional purposes in print and online.

If you would prefer not to have your name appear in the program, please contact [email protected] at least four weeks before the date of your ceremony.

FAQ

More details about UCW Fall 2023 Convocation will be shared in the coming weeks.

The doors will open for graduating students 1 hour and 45 minutes before the ceremony starts (8:45 am for the 10:30 am ceremonies and 2:45 pm for the 4:30 pm ceremonies). However, please note that all graduating students must arrive at least 75 minutes prior to their ceremony to get ready. Students must arrive by 9:15 am at the very latest for the 10:30 am ceremony, and by 3:15 pm at the very latest for the 4:30 pm ceremony. Late students will not be allowed to take part in the ceremony, so please ensure you arrive on time.

No. You must attend the ceremony you have been assigned to.

Each graduating student may bring up to two guests.

Yes, your guests will need tickets. More details regarding tickets will be shared in the coming weeks.

Guests should arrive 60 minutes before the scheduled ceremony start time so they are seated for when the ceremony starts.

The Convocation Ceremony is free, but you will be required to enter your UCW Student ID number to secure tickets. There is a limit of three tickets per graduating student (one graduating student + two guests).

No. Tickets for guests will have assigned seating.

Late students will not be allowed to take part in the ceremony, so please ensure you arrive on time.

You will be able to arrange to pick up your degree parchment and graduation gift.

Only students who finished their course work and fulfilled graduation requirements during the Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 terms are eligible to graduate during these ceremonies.

There will be a Fall 2023 Convocation Ceremony for students finishing their courses in the Spring 2023 and Summer 2023 terms.

More details regarding graduation gown pick up will be shared in the coming weeks.

The Pop Up Shop will not be at the UCW Fall 2023 Convocation ceremony, but stay tuned for the launch of our online store to shop for UCW merchandise.

No. There are four flower shops near the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, where you or your guest can purchase flowers for convocation:

  • Flower d’amour – 437 Robson St, Vancouver, BC
  • Bay Fresh Flowers – 650 West Georgia Street #1b21, Vancouver BC
  • Kado Flower Studio – 449 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
  • D&D Flowers – 531 Richards St, Vancouver, BC

After graduation, you can sign in to the UCW Alumni Portal and stay informed about networking opportunities, mentorship programs and events such as career development workshops and panel discussions. You can also learn about exclusive discounts and services available to the UCW Community. Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions, concerns or issues signing in.

Congratulations to all our Summer 2023 graduates!

UCW SUMMER 2023 CONVOCATION

UCW Summer 2023 Convocation took place on Thursday, July 20 and Friday, July 21.

Watch the Summer 2023 Ceremony

Watch recordings of the UCW Summer 2023 Convocation on our Facebook and YouTube channels.

Ceremony 1

10:30 am on Thursday, July 20

Ceremony 2

4:30 pm on Thursday, July 20

Ceremony 3

10:30 am on Friday, July 21

Ceremony 4

4:30 pm on Friday, July 21

Photos from the Summer 2023 Ceremony

Find photos from the UCW Summer 2023 Convocation ceremonies on our Facebook page.