How do I rent my student graduation gown?

Graduating this year? Student graduation regalia (gown, hood and mortarboards) can be reserved online in advance of your ceremony. Appropriate academic attire is required of all participants. Regalia rentals for Fall 2025 ceremonies open on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Vancouver – www.buildagrad.ca/UBC
Fall 2025 May Ceremonies: The online rental deadline for Vancouver students is Friday. October 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm (PT).

Okanagan – www.buildagrad.ca/UBCO
Spring 2025 June Ceremonies: The online rental deadline for Vancouver students is Monday, May 12th, 2025 at 11:59 pm (PT).

Missed the online rental deadline? Don’t sweat it! You can still rent a gown on-site on the day of your ceremony for an additional charge. We have enough regalia of all sizes and colours to allow anyone who misses the advance registration deadline to attend. The cost for day-of rental is $75 and payment can be made by Cash, Credit or Debit (tax included, Visa, MasterCard and Visa Debit accepted). There is no need to provide us with your information in advance once the online rental website has closed.

To rent on the day of your ceremony, please arrive at the gown pick-up area 1.5 hours before your ceremony start time.