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Winter 2026 Graduation Ceremony

GRADUATION CEREMONY DETAILS

Ceremony schedule
The Douglas College Winter 2026 graduation ceremonies take place Tuesday, Feb. 17–Friday, Feb. 20. You are invited to attend one ceremony. You can check your specific ceremony date and time on the Douglas College website. You will receive up to two guaranteed guest tickets for your loved ones to attend your graduation ceremony. Any remaining guest tickets will be made available closer to the days of the ceremony, depending on space. Please review the graduation checklist to ensure you have all of the information you need before the ceremony.

If you are bringing international guests, Douglas College cannot write letters to invite family members. You may choose to write your own invitation letters using this instruction guide.

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. You may write your own invitation letters using this instruction guide. Please note that Douglas College cannot write letters of invitation on your behalf.

REGALIA AND DAY-OF INSTRUCTIONS

Please arrive at the Douglas College New Westminster Campus 1.5 hours before your ceremony begins and follow these steps:

1. Coat check
      a. Coat check is available on the third floor by the stairwell leading from the concourse.

2. Pick up regalia
      a. Check in and receive your regalia on the third floor in the North building.

3. Pick up credential
      a. Pick up your credential in the Credential Handout Room. Look for signage on the day of the event.
      b. A valid government photo ID and your student ID card are required.

4. Pin your hood or stole
      a. Bachelor’s degree, post-degree diploma, post-baccalaureate degree and graduate diploma grads: Go to the Pinning Room to have your hood pinned onto your gown. Follow signs in the hallway.

      b. Certificate, diploma and associate degree grads: Go to the Get Ready Room to prepare and look your best. Follow signs in the hallway.

5. Prepare for the procession
      a. Report to your pre-procession room. Look for signage on the day of the event.
      b. In the pre-procession room, instructions and an overview of the ceremony will be provided.

6. Attend the celebrations
      a. After the ceremony, you and your guests are invited to the concourse for the Cake and Coffee Social.
      b. For photo opportunities, visit the Graduation Lounge in the cafeteria.

7. Drop off regalia
      a. After the reception, drop off your regalia by the Gaspard booth outside the cafeteria.

REGALIA ORDERING DETAILS

Please have your credit/debit card, billing address (address line one and/or postal code), student number and ceremony time on hand before starting your order. Visa debit, Visa, Mastercard and Discovery credit cards are accepted for payment. Please note: If you are paying by credit card or Visa debit, AVS (Address Verification Security) requires the correct billing address.

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

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

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 will contain 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 Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:59 pm (PST). Requests for refunds will not be accepted after this date.

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 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 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!