Your school term will get busier and busier leading up to graduation.  Here are some important things to keep in mind as you near graduation. 

1. Check Degree Navigator

Check your Degree Navigator report well in advance to confirm you’ve met your requirements.

2. Apply to graduate

All students who are planning on graduating must apply to graduate, regardless if you’re planning to attend the graduation ceremony.

Students can graduate in Spring (May) and Fall (November). To graduate in May, you must apply for graduation by February 28 and complete all your degree and program requirements by April.  To graduate in November, you must apply for graduation by August 31 and complete all your degree and program requirements by August.

Apply to graduate by logging into the Student Service Centre. Once you’ve logged in, look for “Applications” in the left-hand side menu, and “Graduation” below.

3. Grad photos

Contact your department, school, or student association for more information about grad pictures.

4. Your Graduation Ceremony

You can find out when your ceremony is. If you plan to attend your ceremony, be sure to complete all of the items on the Graduation Checklist.

5. Looking for a job?

Browse job postings, explore careers, get advice on resume writing and interviewing at UBC Career Services.

Are you an international student interested in working in Canada? Learn about applying for post-graduation permit.

Going back to your home country? Check out the Transition Out Program (TOP).

6. Don't let it end

Interested in a master's degree, maybe even a PhD? 

Plan for your future studies early to ensure that you've picked up any required courses throughout your degree. Browse university websites, including UBC's Faculty of Graduate Studies for information on programs, admission requirements, and application procedures.

The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada has a comprehensive, searchable database of programs.

7. Keep in touch

Once a part of UBC, always a part of UBC. Wherever you might be, stay in touch through the extensive UBC Alumni network.