Family & Guests
Family and guests, plan your day and make graduation a memorable experience.
Plan your day
Spring 2026 Vancouver Campus Graduation ceremonies will take place from May 20-22, 2026 and May 25-28, 2026. All ceremonies will take place at The Chan Centre for Performing Arts, located at 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1.
Guest Ticketing
Tickets for graduation can only be booked by graduating students. Students are guaranteed two (2) guest tickets for their ceremony, and may have the opportunity to reserve additional tickets after the initial ticket reservation period. For more information, visit Guest Ticketing.
Getting here
The Chan Centre for Performing Arts is accessible by car, bus and bike.
Get directions to The Chan Centre >>
Note: Road work at UBC on Graduation Days
Parking at UBC
The closest parkades to The Chan Centre are the Rose Garden Parkade, North Parkade and Fraser River Parkade.
Save time and avoid lineups by purchasing parking for the Rose Garden Parkade up to 14 days in advance. Parking costs $10 and can be obtained through the Honk mobile App Zone ID 5616.
Staying on campus
Stay at UBC offers convenient on-campus accommodation during graduation. West Coast Suites and Gage Suites provide both affordable hotel rooms and premium suites visitors at the Vancouver campus.
Visit Stay at UBC for more information and to book your room >>
Once you arrive
Family & guests should go directly to The Chan Centre. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony. We ask guests to be seated within 10 minutes of the start. Once the ceremony commences, any unclaimed seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessibility During Graduation
The Chan Centre is fully accessible to people with disabilities.
When approaching the Chan Centre entrance from the top of the stairwell, please note that there is an elevator located near the Flag Pole Plaza, south-west of the main doors to the Chan Centre. Take the elevator to Level 5 of the Parkade to access the Chan Centre. Accessible parking is available on Level 5 of the Rose Garden Parkade.
In-person caption viewing will be available for all ceremonies and Infrared Hearing System headsets are also available free of charge for those who have difficulty hearing. For further details or to make special arrangements, please contact the Chan Centre box office at chan.tickets@ubc.ca or 604-822-2697.
The UBC Accessibility Shuttle is a free, shared ride service for individuals with disabilities or conditions—visible or invisible—that affect their ability to move comfortably or safely across campus. To book a ride during graduation festivities, call 604-822-9929. For more information on pick-up and drop-off locations, click here.
Capture the moment
Professional photo opportunities will be available at Flag Pole Plaza following the ceremony.
After the ceremony
Following your graduation ceremony, the festivities continue at Flag Pole Plaza and graduates and their guests are invited to join alumni UBC for the graduation welcome reception at the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre.
UBC offers many delicious options for nourishment following the ceremony, from farm-fresh fare to artisanal stone hearth oven pizzas cooked fresh for you in minutes.
UBC’s Vancouver campus is a special destination, brimming with West Coast scenery, world-class attractions and warm hospitality. Spend the afternoon exploring the highlights of UBC.
Find attractions at UBC >>
Gift ideas
During Graduation, the UBC Bookstore discounts numerous gift ideas, including classic sweaters, grad rings and more!
Attend remotely
If you’re unable to attend in person, you can watch your graduate cross the stage live or after the event. The live webcast will commence 15 minutes prior to each scheduled ceremony.
#UBCgrad
Join in the excitement by posting and sharing your #UBCgrad stories.
We acknowledge our external partners:
