Grad 2026 - Important upcoming dates

Attention all Grade 12's,
Below are some important dates to save and add to your calendar:
Scholarships:
All applications are due Friday, March 6th by 11:59 PM. Late submissions may not be considered.
More information on the Scholarships webpage
Grad Photo Sessions at Artona:
If you haven't already booked your photo session - there is still time until March 15, 2026.
Key Information in having your graduation photo’s taken:
- Formal cap and gown portraits
- Bring your family and friends
- View our Grad Product Guide
- You will be measured for your gown size at the photo session
- If you are not photographed by March 15th, you will not be on the graduation composite with your fellow graduates of 2026
Book your appointments directly with Artona here: OLIV or by calling Artona Studio at #604-872-7272
Artona studio is located at: 353 W 7th Ave, Vancouver BC
Grad Photo Sessions - Book directly with Artona
Dry Grad/Prom:
Wednesday, June 10 at the Vancouver Club at 7PM
Location: 915 West Hastings Street
Tickets: More information regarding tickets sales will become available in April/May
Graduation Ceremony rehearsal: (this is mandatory if you are attending the ceremony)
Friday, June 12 at 1:45PM. This rehearsal is held at John Oliver and will begin in the cafeteria.
Location: JO Cafeteria and Auditorium
All grade 12 students are required to attend a mandatroy grad rehearsal. Graduation cap's, gowns/stoles and ceremony tickets will be distributed to the graduates at the end of the rehearsal.
School leaving Graduation Ceremony:
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at UBC - ceremony begins at 2:00PM.
Graduates are required to be at the Chan Centre by 1:00PM, wearing their caps, gowns and stoles.
Location: 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver
Tickets: Each graduate will receive 3 ceremony tickets complimentary (Graduates do not need a ticket for entry); parents, family members and guests, however, do require a ticket for entrance to the ceremony. Tickets will NOT be available at the door on June 16. Graduates will be able to purchase up to an additional 5 tickets (based on availability and first come-first serve basis) for an additional cost of $10 per ticket
More information regarding tickets sales will become available in April/May.
