Graduation ceremonies are held annually in May and November for students graduating from degree and diploma programs. Please note, Certificate Programs are not scheduled to participate in the ceremonies.
Visit the UBC Ceremonies webpage for faculty and staff information about faculty regalia rentals, RSVP info, and further ceremony instructions for faculty and staff.
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Ceremony readers & greeters
All Faculties will be asked to provide both a reader and a greeter for the graduation ceremonies.
- Reader – The reader will read the names of students as they cross the stage (usually faculty associate dean or director). As of May 2023, UBC has coordinated professional readers for Masters, undergraduate degrees and diplomas. For doctoral degrees, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will coordinate readers.
- Greeter- The greeter will shake student’s hands on stage (usually faculty dean or designate).