Vancouver Commencement
Congratulations Class of 2025-2026!
FDU Vancouver is pleased to announce the Commencement Ceremonies is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at The Centre for Performing Arts, located at 777 Homer St.
Starting from February 2 until March 2, 2026, all declared 2025-2026 graduating students are invited to register for the Commencement Ceremony.
Vancouver Commencement Program
The Commencement Ceremony will be live streamed on April 30 at 12:00 pm PST.
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 added to the waitlist.
Vancouver Graduation Salute
Declared 2025-2026 graduating students are invited to join the Graduation Salute on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The Salute is a family-friendly event offering different activities on campus to all graduating students.
Location: Cambie location
Time: TBD
Regalia
Students can order their regalia from February 2 to March 2, 2026.
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:
Monday, April 27, 2026 from 10:00 am to 6:00pm
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 10:00 am to 6:00pm
Regalia packages are only available for graduating students who pre-ordered.
Appointment booking details will be shared closer to the day.
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 record a 30-second-long video to take part in the annual Grad Greetings video. The video should express your appreciation to those who have helped you reach this milestone and other meaningful messages you wish to convey.
Video recording sessions will be held on April 7 and April 8, 2026. Session booking details will be shared closer to the day. Please make sure to check your FDU email address regularly.
Watch the 2025 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here – Part 1 and Part 2.
Watch the 2024 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here.
Watch the 2023 Vancouver Grad Greeting video here.
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.