Convocation Information for Students

This deadline has passed. A limited supply of regalia will be available on the day of graduation.

Graduation regalia includes a gown, hood and cap. You don't have to wear regalia. If you do not want to wear regalia, you do not need to complete this process.

Regalia package

• If you rent the regalia, you can keep the cap and tassel after the ceremony.
• To rent the regalia package, go to our Build-A-Grad site. Please have your debit or credit card ready. The deadline to rent a regalia package has been extended to April 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Cap + tassel only

• If you would like to wear a cap and tassel only (no gown and hood) you can purchase this on the day of Convocation for $20. You can keep the cap and tassel after the ceremony.

This deadline has passed.

As you cross the stage at graduation, your chosen/cultural name will be announced while your name, photograph and an image of your artwork are projected on a large screen. 

We use a website called NameCoach to collect all this information. 

Check your email for an invitation from NameCoach from the address "no-reply@name-coach.com". If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam folder.

Please note that your chosen/cultural name will also be used in the ceremony pamphlet, viewable by all guests of the event. Be sure to type your name exactly the way you would like it displayed.

After you have submitted your information to NameCoach, you can upload an image of your artwork to this Dropbox.

• The file name must be your student ID
• Please upload only one image 
• Maximum file size of 10MB 
• JPEG format  

If you have urgent changes to the information submitted, please email namecoach@ecuad.ca

As a graduating student, you do not need a ticket.

You can order up to 2 tickets for family and friends to attend the ceremony.

Tickets can be ordered directly from the UBC Chan Centre Box Office here.

The order deadline is April 21. If any tickets are still available after that, they will be released on April 23.

If you are unable to get tickets for some of your guests, we invite them to join the stand-by line one hour before your ceremony on the day of the event in the case of no shows.

If you require accessibility accommodations to participate fully in convocation or have questions about accessibility for the event, please contact Leah at lwiener@ecuad.ca.

If your guests require more information about accessibility for audience members, they can learn more by visiting the accessibility section of the Chan Centre website.

All graduating students have the opportunity to have professional graduation photos taken at Artona at an additional cost.

Book your session here.

There is no cost to book an appointment, but you will need a debit or credit card to secure your time. Students are not charged until the time of the photo session. At the session, students pay a $60 deposit that can be used towards a purchase later. If you choose not to order, you can return the photos within 30 days for a refund of the $60.

Students and families can then purchase their photos online, with both digital and print options available

The Artona studio is located at 353 West 7th Ave, Vancouver.