Please review postgraduate candidates eligibility before you apply.

Postgraduate Applications have closed for the Fall Ceremony. Check back in 2027 for the Spring Ceremony.

Current UBC, SFU, and BCIT students should register as Student Candidates.

• August 19, 2026

  Postgraduate application and registration opens.

  We verify your eligibility and notify you on the results. 

• August 19, 2026

  Approved postgraduate candidates will be provided a password to register and pay for a ticket via Showpass.

  You must complete this step to finalize your application.

• August 19, 2026

  Ticket sale for Ring Presenter and Guest ticket starts.

• September 13, 2026

  Last day for postgraduate eligibility application.

• September 20, 2026

  Last day for Showpass registration and payment.

• October 6, 2026

  Last day to purchase any guest tickets, while quantities last. Ticket sales are online only; no sales will be available at the doors.

• October 6, 2026

  Attend the Ceremony!  The ceremony will take place in the early evening.

  Complete your obligation and obtain your ring.

• November 6, 2026

  Obligants will have one month to exchange their ring to a different size for free.   

  Submit a request online for ring exchange.   Details will be posted after the ceremony.