Enrolment Services Get Ready to Convocate
Congratulations on reaching this milestone! Convocation is an exciting day to celebrate your achievements with family and friends.
It’s when the whole Langara community comes together to cheer you on, honour your hard work, and mark this huge moment. It’s a tradition, a celebration, and a launchpad for whatever’s next — so soak it all in and enjoy the moment!
June 2026 Convocation
Save the Date
Convocation 2026 will be held on June 9, 10, 11, 2026 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in downtown Vancouver.
Graduates from Summer Semester 2025, Fall Semester 2025, and Spring Semester 2026 will have the opportunity to cross the stage at June 2026 Convocation.
Reserve your Spot and Regalia
Regalia rental and ticketing information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Each graduate must reserve a ticket for themselves and their guest(s) to attend the ceremony.
About the Ceremony
Each ceremony is preceded by a procession into Convocation Hall, led by the chief graduation marshall, followed by graduates, platform party, and faculty. The duration of each ceremony is about two and a half hours, followed by a reception in the courtyard outside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.
The Ceremony
Each ceremony opens with a rendition of the national anthem, Oh Canada, sung by one of Langara's Studio 58 students, followed by greetings and congratulations from Musqueam, the Faculty, and Langara's President. Over the course of all ceremonies, our graduates cross the stage to have their moment in the spotlight.
Photography and Video
Professional photographers capture that moment as each graduate is photographed on stage as well as and backstage during the ceremony. Graduates receive previews of these photographs with information on purchase options. The ceremonies are live-streamed and a recording is available online following the event.
Guests may take photos and/or video of the ceremony. However, guests must remain in their seats and be mindful of other guests when taking photos.
Reception After the Ceremony
Celebrate this momentous occasion on the šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (formerly the QET Plaza) in front of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, hosted by Langara's Alumni. There is music, photo opportunities, and more.
Live-Stream
If you are unable to attend convocation, a livestream link will be posted closer to the event, where you can watch your graduate cross the stage.
Tips for Graduates
Convocation is an amazing time! Follow our lead to help you get ready for your big day.
What to Bring, What to Wear
Please remember to bring your convocation ticket and valid photo ID. Only government-issued photo ID or Langara student ID cards will be accepted.
Wear shoes you are comfortable in as you will be walking up and down stairs and will be required to stand for a period of time.
We recommend only carrying small items to the ceremony. Students may not bring large items such as backpacks or purses into the theatre. These items must be checked at our complimentary coat check.
Transportation and Parking
Please allow additional time for parking as spaces are limited downtown. We recommend public transit wherever possible.
Accessibility Services for Graduates and Guests
Prior to the event, please contact convocation [at] langara.ca (convocation[at]langara[dot]ca) so that staff can arrange any necessary accommodations. If an unexpected accessibility issue arises that you were not able to communicate prior to convocation, on the day of the ceremony please come to the Will Call window and Convocation staff will assist you, or ask your guest to identify themselves to the venue ushers.
Closed captioning will be available.
Arrival Times for Graduates and Guests
Graduates: Arrive 1 hour and 30 minutes before the ceremony. Please ensure to arrive at your specified time to give yourself time to don your regalia and be ready for the procession to start prior to the beginning of the ceremony.
Guests: Doors will open for guests one hour prior to the ceremony start time. Guests who arrive after the ceremony has begun will be seated by theatre staff when there is an appropriate break (if space permits). Guest seating is unassigned, we will not be taking individual requests for seating assignments.
Celebrate your big day with a professional portrait! The Artona Group has a complete set of Langara's academic regalia for all Langara programs for graduates to use for their portraits.
Schedule your portrait session at their Vancouver Studio at 353 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC. directly through Artona's booking site. For more information, csr [at] artona.com (contact Artona).
Change of Plans
Unable to Attend
If you or any of your guests are unable to attend convocation, please contact convocation [at] langara.ca (convocation[at]langara[dot]ca) as soon as possible to cancel your tickets so we can make them available for the waitlisted guests.
