Graduate Checklist

In order to be eligible to attend Convocation, you must complete and have grades posted for all coursework including practicum assignments, and any outstanding financial obligations to BCIT must be resolved.

Apply to graduate: Full time technology and trades students do not need to formally apply to graduate. Flexible Learning, or part-time students do have to apply to graduate through completing an Application for Credential form.

For additional questions regarding applying to graduate, please reach out to Student Records at records@bcit.ca.

The 2026 Convocation Ceremonies will be taking place on June 23-26.

View the detailed schedule.

Registration is now open. To attend Convocation, graduates and prospective graduates must complete the  Convocation registration form by May 31, 2026.

As part of the convocation registration process, graduates must reserve their graduation regalia through the Gaspard online reservation system. A direct link to the system is provided in your Invitation to Register for Convocation email from Student Records. If you have not received an email invitation, please reach out to Student Records at records@bcit.ca.

All regalia rentals include a gown, hood, cap, and tassel. The cap and tassel are yours to keep.

Rental Regalia Order Deadlines:

• May 24, 2026 – Early Bird deadline – Orders completed by this date will receive a $10 discount.
• June 1, 2026 – Final Day to place online rental orders

The Valedictorian is an outstanding student that is selected to represent the graduating class and delivers a formal address during Convocation. Students can be nominated by other BCIT students or instructors, and you can also nominate yourself.

Deadline for Valedictorian nomination submissions is May 13, 2026.

It is important to us that your name is pronounced correctly as you cross the stage during Convocation. An email will be sent in May to the address you provided during registration, inviting you to record the pronunciation of your name.

*If you do not see this email in your inbox, please check your junk and spam folders as well.