Vancouver Commencement 2025
Congratulations Class of 2024-2025!
Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) Vancouver is pleased to announce that two Commencement Ceremonies are scheduled for May 7, 2025, at The Centre for Performing Arts, located at 777 Homer St.
The first ceremony is scheduled for 12:00 pm, with a subsequent ceremony at 04:30 pm.
First Ceremony – 12:00 pm
- Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Master of Hospitality Management Studies
- Master of Administrative Science
Second Ceremony – 04:30 pm
- Master of Science in Applied Computer Science
Starting from February 3 until February 28, 2025 all declared 2024-2025 graduating students are invited to register for the Commencement Ceremony using Tassel.
Vancouver Commencement Program
Watch the first Commencement Ceremony here on May 7th at 12:00 pm PST.
Watch the second Commencement Ceremony here on May 7th at 04:30 pm PST.
Pre-Commencement Dinner
The Pre-Commencement Dinner takes place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the Italian Cultural Centre located at 3075 Slocan Street.
Starting from February 3 until February 28, 2025 all declared 2024-2025 graduating students are invited to register for the Pre-Commencement Dinner using Tassel. The Pre-Commencement Dinner is free and is for graduating students only. No guests are allowed.
Graduating students need a GRAD PASS to attend the dinner. Students who register for the pre-commencement dinner will be emailed with instructions on how to claim their GRAD PASS by March 7. The GRAD PASS is not transferable.
Vancouver Graduation Salute
Declared 2024-2025 graduating students are invited to join the Graduation Salute on Monday, May 5, 2025. The Salute is a family-friendly event offering different activities on campus to all graduating students.
Location: Cambie location
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Regalia
Students can order their regalia through Tassel from February 3 to February 28, 2025.
Students who miss the regalia order deadline should email vancouver-graduation@fdu.edu. The Office of Enrollment Services will do our best to accommodate late orders.
Regalia Pick-Up
Students who ordered their regalia will be able to collect their package from room 210 (second floor, Cambie Campus) during the following dates:
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 10:00 am to 6:00pm
Monday, May 5, 2025 from 10:00 am to 6:00pm
Regalia packages are only available for graduating students who pre-ordered.
Book an appointment to pick up regalia package starting from April 1, 2025 here.
Students must bring their FDU ID card or an official government-issued ID to their regalia pick-up appointment. A friend or family member may be authorized to collect the regalia. Graduating students must email the Office of Enrollment Services at vancouver-graduation@fdu.edu with their student ID number and the name of the person who will be collecting the regalia on their behalf. This person must book an appointment using the link above.
Grad Greetings Video
Graduating students are invited to submit a 30-second-long video to take part in the annual Grad Greetings video message. These messages should express your appreciation to those who have helped you reach this milestone and other meaningful messages you wish to convey.
Click here for instructions on how to upload your video by Friday, April 4, 2025.
Watch the 2024 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here.
Watch the 2023 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here.
Watch the 2022 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here.
Graduation Honors and Awards
Graduation Honors
Undergraduate students whose cumulative grade point ratio (CGPR) is 3.85 or higher will receive their degree summa cum laude; if the CGPR is 3.67, magna cum laude; if the CGPR is 3.33, cum laude. Only weighted grades will be included in computing honors. Only credits taken at FDU – Vancouver, with a minimum of 54 credits, will be used in this evaluation. Students who qualify to graduate with honors will receive a medal.
Pinnacle Award
Each year faculty and staff nominate one undergraduate student from the graduating class for the Pinnacle Award. The student is invited to speak at the Commencement Ceremony.
Learn more about previous Student Pinnacle Award recipients here.
Graduate Representative
Each year a graduating representative from a master’s program is invited to speak on behalf of the class at the Commencement Ceremony.
Guests
Graduating students can invite up to 4 guests to the Commencement Ceremony. To request more tickets please email us at vancouver-graduation@fdu.edu. Students requesting extra tickets will be put on a waitlist.
Student Loan Exit Interviews
Students who have received Canadian student loans are required to attend an exit interview with the Director of Enrollment Services during their final term. To book an appointment please email esvancouver@fdu.edu.
Invitation Letter for Commencement Ceremony
FDU – Vancouver does not provide invitation letters for parents or relatives attending the Commencement Ceremony in Canada.
Students who would like to invite family members to Canada to attend Commencement Ceremony can use the invitation letter template available here: Family Invitation Letter for Canada Immigration
Ensure to fill in the bold portions of the letter with the appropriate information.
For additional guidance on writing the invitation letter, refer to the IRCC link provided here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/letter-invitation.html
General Information and Questions
Vancouver students with questions concerning graduation, eligibility and the Commencement Ceremony should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at vancouver-graduation@fdu.edu.