Save the date for June 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2024!
We at Yorkville University can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments with you at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, on
Thursday, June 27. Your graduation ceremony will take place in the West Ballroom A & B
Evening Celebration
Gown Process
Your gowns will be ready for pick-up at the Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, 1055 Canada Place, on Wednesday, June 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the day of the ceremony, Thursday, June 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please enter the building through the Burrard Street entrance and you will be directed to Meeting Room 109 & 110. This is where you will pick up your gowns and caps. Gowns are to be returned to Meeting Room 109 & 110 directly following the reception. $150 will be charged for any gowns not returned.
Graduation Day Entering the Ceremony
Once you have your gown, please meet in the lower-level West Exhibit Hall B at the Vancouver Convention Centre and find the Marshal holding a sign with your program and group letter. You will enter the ceremony together as a graduating class.
Getting to the Ceremony
Yorkville University’s 2024 Graduation Ceremony will take place at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Building at 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC. Whether you are coming from the airport, a local
hotel or elsewhere in and beyond Metro Vancouver, there are many convenient and green options to get here. Take the efficient transit system featuring the SkyTrain, buses and the SeaBus; the plentiful taxis in the city; or even a scenic float plane to our doorstep. Situated in one of the world's most walkable cities, the facility is also easily accessible on foot from the many downtown hotels. What’s more, Vancouver boasts an expansive bike route network, which the facility is proud to be a part of.
Get Driving and walking directions to the Vancouver Convention Centre HERE
Get Transit directions HERE
Guidelines for Academic Regalia at Convocation
The wearing of academic regalia is a tradition that has persisted from the Middle Ages, derived from the monasteries and wearing of clerical robes, and continued in a new way as universities were founded.
The degree hood was originally part of the monk’s habit and eventually, the hood became separate from the gown, variegated in colour, and emblematic of fields of study, degrees, and universities.
For the mortarboard, the tassel is worn to left until graduation and is moved to the right during the ceremony. For photographs, the tassel should be worn on the right.
Graduates are to wear the appropriate gown and hood for the degree or diploma being conferred at the convocation ceremony.
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What to Expect During the Convocation Ceremony
The ceremony is expected to last approximately 2 hours. We kindly ask that you stay in your seat for the duration of the ceremony and keep noise to a minimum.
Each graduate will be called up on stage to be recognized and have a picture taken with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor. Each graduate is expected to return to their seat after crossing the stage.
Following the ceremony, there will be a reception, where you will have the opportunity to socialize with your fellow graduates, faculty, family members and friends.
Professional photos taken during the ceremony will be shared with you via email at a later date.
Graduation Ceremonies:
10:00 a.m. (PDT) - Bachelor of Business Administration (General), Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Energy Management, Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management.
Dress code: Semi-formal or business attire encouraged.
For those of you who are unable to attend Yorkville University’s 2023 Gala Convocation in person, we will be livestreaming the ceremony below. We also encourage everyone to share this link with your loved ones, so they might celebrate with you in this moment of great achievement.
***Please note this will be a livestream only and not an interactive online graduation.
3:00 p.m. (PDT) - Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management.
On Thursday, June 27 at 2:00p.m., we will celebrate the following graduating classes:
The Convocation Ceremony will begin. Once the ceremony begins, entry to the ceremony room will be limited
There will be a light reception in the lower-level Hall B following the graduation ceremony.
Ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
Reception Celebration at 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
Arrive early at 12:00 p.m. (PDT)
Collect your gowns in Meeting Room 109 & 110 and get in place for the event in the lower-level West Exhibit Hall B
Doors open for guests at 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Doors will open for your guests 1 hour prior to the ceremony, and guest seating is on a first-come, first- served basis. Students must be gowned up at 12:30 p.m.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (General)
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Energy Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration (General)
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Energy Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management
Graduates from all three programs are also invited to attend a special evening celebration hosted by the Alumni Association, held at the Fredericton Convention Centre from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (ADT). There will be entertainment, giveaways, a cash bar and snacks.
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CEREMONY LIVE STREAM
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There will be a photographer covering the ceremony and taking photos of each graduate on the stage. After the graduation, we will send out a link where you will be able to download your photos for free.
Parking Information
The Vancouver Convention Centre offers secure parking through independent operators within both buildings. They operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week on a first-come, first-serve basis. For any parking inquiries, please contact the appropriate provider below.
WEST BUILDING (1055 CANADA PL)
*Enter off Canada Place, ½ block west of the Burrard Street intersection on the right-hand side. The West building has 440 stalls and is operated by Impark. Impark can be reached at +1-866-277-5501. IMPARK'S WEBSITE
EAST BUILDING (999 CANADA PL)
*Enter at the foot of Howe Street. The East building has 750 stalls and is operated by Indigo. Indigo can be reached at +1-866-856-8080 INDIGO'S WEBSITE
Please remember to celebrate this special day with us on social media by using the hashtag #YorkvilleGrad2024
Afternoon Ceremony, on Thursday, June 29 at 3:00 p.m., will celebrate the following graduating classes:
Doors will open for your guests 1 hour prior to the ceremony, and guest seating is on a first-come, first- served basis.
The Convocation Ceremony will begin.
Doors Open for guests at 2:00 p.m. (PDT)
Ceremony Begins at 3:00 p.m. (PDT)
Light Reception at 4:00 p.m. (PDT)
There will be a light reception following the graduation ceremony.
Arrive Early at 1:00 p.m. (PDT)
Collect your gowns (if you didn’t the day before) and get in place for the event.
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management
Arriving by Car
New Westminster is connected to Metro Vancouver’s major highways and arteries via three bridges: the Queensborough Bridge (connecting Highway 91 and the East-West Connector), the Patullo Bridge (connecting Surrey’s King George Boulevard), and the new Port Mann Bridge (connecting Highway 1).
For travellers arriving by BC Ferries, the newly opened South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) provides a quick, direct route to New Westminster via the Bridgeview Drive/130 St. exit and the River Road/Nordel Way exit.
Immediately across from the Anvil Centre on Eighth Street is the New Westminster SkyTrain station. Less than a 30-minute ride from downtown Vancouver, the New Westminster station is serviced by both the Expo and Millennium Lines.
Visitors arriving from YVR can connect to SkyTrain via the Canada Line at the airport. After a transfer at Waterfront Station, visitors can arrive at Anvil Centre in about 30-minutes.
Visitors from the Tri-Cities can reach Anvil Centre from Coquitlam City Centre in just over 30-minutes via the Evergreen Line, with a transfer to the Millennium Line at Lougheed Town Centre.
Arriving by Rapid Transit
Directions to Ceremony
As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your journey after graduation, we want to remind you that your connection with Yorkville University doesn’t end here. You are now part of the YU Alumni Network. To ensure you receive updates on perks, benefits, upcoming alumni events, and networking opportunities, please take a moment to update your contact information with us below:
The Alumni Network
We look forward to seeing you thrive as part of our alumni community!
Dress code: Semi-formal or business attire encouraged.
For those of you who are unable to attend Yorkville University’s 2024 Gala Convocation in person, we will be livestreaming the ceremony below. We also encourage everyone to share this link with your loved ones, so they might celebrate with you in this moment of great achievement.
***Please note this will be a livestream only and not an interactive online graduation.