Frequently Asked Questions

• Winter Convocation will be held in person on March 5 and 6.  View the ceremony schedule to identify your ceremony date and time.

• 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.

• At this time we are allowing each graduate the option to bring a maximum of 4 guests to Convocation.
• There are no physical tickets for guests at Convocation, and the guest limit is a strong recommendation 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. There will also be overflow seating available at the venue displaying the ceremony livestream.

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.)

Online gown rental orders will be available in November.

• Graduates do not need to bring their printed credentials to the in-person Convocation ceremony.
• Note: Flexible Learning (formerly Part-time Studies) 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.

• As BCIT is following current Provincial Health guidelines surrounding in-person ceremonies and events, format and health and safety restrictions related to convocation are subject to change.
• In line with current health orders, masks will be optional for graduates, guests, and staff and faculty attending Convocation. Everyone is moving at their own pace during this time, and we ask that you respect each other’s personal choices and comfort levels.

• 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.