2026 Convocation FAQs
Please review some of the most frequently asked questions from students regarding Convocation.
Please review some of the most frequently asked questions from students regarding Convocation.
2026 Convocation will be held in person on June 23-26.
The Convocation Ceremonies will take place in person at 4812 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC. This is just up the street from the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Location and parking information will be sent to graduates closer to the date.
Each graduate may bring a maximum of 2 guests to Convocation.
There are no physical tickets for guests at Convocation, and the guest limit is in place to ensure each graduate has the chance for their family and friends to watch the ceremony in person.
Seating at Convocation is first come, first served. All ceremonies will be livestreamed for family and friends of graduates who are unable to attend in person.
Family and friends of graduates who are unable to attend the ceremonies in person will be able to watch the ceremony livestream at bcit.ca/convocation. There will also be overflow seating available at the venue displaying the ceremony livestream.
Following ceremony, a recording of each video will be available to watch on our YouTube channel.
Each Convocation ceremony will be approximately 90-120 minutes long.
Yes. All students participating in Convocation ceremonies are required to wear BCIT graduation regalia (gown, hood, cap, and tassel). (Approved cultural attire exempted. Contact convocation@bcit.ca for more information.)
Rental through the Gaspard Online Registration system will be opening in early 2026.
Onsite rentals will be available prior to your ceremony. The cost is $50 (taxes included) which includes gown, hood, cap, and tassel. The cap and tassel are yours to keep.
Graduates do not need to bring their printed credentials to the in-person Convocation ceremony.
Note: Flexible Learning students will have their credentials mailed out upon review and processing your application for credential. Please check and update your current address on your account via myBCIT.
To request for International Letters of Verification or for any inquiries regarding inviting your parents to Canada to attend your Convocation, please contact the International Student Centre.
If you have a question about your graduation status, please contact Student Records by email at records@bcit.ca.
If you have a question about future ceremonies please contact the Events team at convocation@bcit.ca.