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Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony Details

Ceremony Schedule
The Douglas College Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremonies will take place between Tuesday, June 17 to Friday, June 20, 2025. You will be invited to attend one ceremony within that time period. You can check your specific ceremony time at www.douglascollege.ca/current-students/enrolment-services/graduation/summer-graduation.

Guest Information
You will receive up to two guest tickets for your loved ones to attend your graduation ceremony. Any remaining guest tickets may be made available closer to the days of the ceremony depending on space.

Review the graduation checklist to ensure you have all of the information you need before the ceremony.

If you are inviting international guests who require a temporary resident visa to enter Canada, they may be asked to provide a letter of invitation. Please note that Douglas College cannot write letters of invitation on your behalf. You may choose to write your own invitation letters using this instruction guide.

Regalia and Day of Instructions

Please arrive at the Douglas College New Westminster Campus 1.5 hour before your ceremony begins and follow these steps. Be sure to look out for signage on the day of the event for guidance:

1. Coat Check
      a. Coat check is available by the stairwell leading from the Concourse into the North Building located on the third floor.

2. Pick up Regalia
      a. Check in and receive your Regalia on the third floor in N3302.

3. Pick up Credential
      a. Pick up your Credential in N3406. A valid Government photo ID and your Student ID Card is required.

4. Pin your hood
      a. For Bachelor’s, Post-Degree Diploma, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma and Graduate Diploma graduates, your regalia will include a hood. Proceed to N3407 for your hood to be pinned onto your gown.

      b. For Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees graduates, your regalia includes a stole. Your stole does not require pinning.

5. Prepare for the Procession
      a. Report to your Procession Holding room, located on the third floor. Instructions and overview of the ceremony will be provided to you. Again, look for signage on the day of the event.

6. Attend the Cake and Coffee Social
      a. After the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to the main concourse for a Cake and Coffee Social reception. Remember to also check out the Graduation Lounge located in the cafeteria for photo opportunities.

7. Drop Off Regalia
      a. After the reception, you can drop off your Regalia by the Gaspard booth outside the Cafeteria.

Ordering Details

Please have your credit/debit card, credit/debit card's billing address (address line one and/or postal code), student number, and ceremony time on hand before beginning your registration. Visa debit, Visa, MasterCard, or Discovery credit cards are accepted for payment. Payment by Credit Card or Visa Debit: AVS (Address Verification Security) requires correct billing address.

For technical support with payment please contact Gaspard at [email protected].

Email Order Confirmation Details

You will receive two emails once your regalia order is complete. Please only order once.

The first will be from Gaspard. This is your payment receipt. Your regalia order will be available for collection in N3302 on the day of your ceremony.

The second will be from Build-A-Grad. This confirmation contains all the necessary details regarding your rental, pick up, drop off, order number and amount paid if applicable, cancellation and refund information.

Please print or save a screenshot of these forms on your mobile device.


Cancellations

All cancellations for refund must be received before May 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm (PST). Refunds will not be accepted after.

Contact Us

Questions about Graduation Eligibility and the Ceremony

If you have any questions related to the ceremonies or your eligibility to attend, please email [email protected].

Accessibility Services and Special Arrangements

If you require special accommodations (for example, sign language interpretation or wheelchair access), please contact Douglas College at [email protected] at least two weeks before your ceremony.

Regalia services are provided by Gaspard

If you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance, please contact us at 1-800-683-4771 Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST) or email us at [email protected].

To better serve you, please include your name, the institution name you are attending and a short message regarding your concern. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you!