FAQs

The ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The start time is TBD.

Graduands can expect to arrive at the venue ahead at least two to three hours ahead of the ceremony start time.   

Ceremony guests will have access to the venue one hour before the ceremony start time.

Please see the regalia page of this website or the FAQs below.

Please see the directions and parking page or the location and parking FAQs below.

No, the diplomas are sent to students approximately two to three months following the term in which the degree is conferred. The Registrar’s Office will email a degree conferral notification to each diploma recipient and contact students again once the diplomas are available for pick-up or shipment.

The University rents regalia for each student to wear during commencement.

Regalia orders are filled based on information provided in the ceremony registration form. If you have not completed this form, please check your Adler email address for it or reach out to Student Services.

Regalia is picked up the morning of the ceremony upon entering the theatre at the Granville St. entrance.

Master’s graduates can keep their mortarboard and tassel. Doctoral graduates can keep their hood, mortarboard, and tassel.

All other regalia items, including the diploma covers, must be returned to the regalia tables near the Granville St. entrance following the ceremony.

Adler does not provide honor cords.

Each graduate will be invited to request up to 10 tickets for their guests. 

Tickets are provided free of charge.  

If additional tickets are available, graduating students will be able to request them three weeks prior to the ceremony date. Instructions on how to request them will be sent via email.

Graduands will receive their tickets electronically by email for this event. Detailed ticketing information is coming soon.

Graduating students are responsible for sending these tickets to their guests.

Yes, the ceremony will be available for viewing online. On the day of the ceremony, friends and family can click on the livestream portion of this website to view it.

Yes. Wheelchair seating is available on the orchestra and dress circle levels.  The washrooms are accessible and the venue has other supports available such as hearing-assist and binoculars. More information can be found on the Orpheum’s website.  

If you or guests require additional support for this event, please email the Vancouver Commencement team for assistance.

The Vancouver Campus Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Orpheum.

There is no parking attached to the Orpheum. Short-term parking is available at parkades near the venue or on the street.  Please be mindful of parking restrictions on street and at meters. 

Yes, the Orpheum is easily accessed by public transportation, including the SkyTrain. If you’re taking the Expo Line, hop off the train at Granville station and head south on Granville towards Smithe Street. If you’re taking the Canada Line, exit at Vancouver City Centre station and walk south on Granville street towards Smithe. The Orpheum can also be accessed by many trolley bus lines. Check the Translink website for schedules and routes.