Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026!

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available on campus in room A1010 during the following times:

• Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20, from 12 – 2 p.m.
• Monday, June 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 24, from 4 – 7 p.m.
• Thursday, June 25, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available on the fourth floor of the Currie Centre on graduation day, between 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

Graduates who pick up their gown in advance should plan to arrive at the Currie Center no later than one hour before the ceremony start time.

Graduates who will pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive by 11:30 a.m. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. Upon arrival, please enter via ground floor/gym entrance (off the lower parking lot) or the upper level (performance gym) entrance. An NBCC representative will be on hand to direct all family, friends and supporters to designated guest seating areas.

Name Card

Two name cards will be issued to you upon arrival. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Parking

Parking passes are not required for Graduation Day (June 26, 2026). Refer to the UNB | Campus Map for details and factor in parking and/or walking to the ceremony venue when planning your arrival time.

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.  

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available on campus in Room A-1106 during the following times:

• Wednesday, June 17: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18: 10am – 5pm
• Friday, June 19: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 22: 1 – 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 23: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available at Main Campus on graduation day, 10 a.m. – 11:30 am. 

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

Weather permitting, graduates who pick up their gown in advance should meet in the main campus gymnasium at 11:30 a.m. on ceremony day to line up (to walk to the arena). In the event of rain, please meet at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena. 

Graduates who plan to pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive early – between 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. To help ensure a smooth start to the ceremony, guests are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes early.

Name Card

Two name cards will be issued to you upon arrival. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Parking

Parking is available at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena and at the NBCC Miramichi Campus. Remember to factor in parking and/or walking to the ceremony venue when planning your arrival time. Travel Advisory Notice: The Centennial Bridge is closed to traffic, and additional travel time may be required for your arrival. 

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.

Bookstore

The NBCC Miramichi Bookstore will be open during the day on Tuesday, June 23, from 8:15 a.m. –2 p.m. and Wednesday, June 24, from 8:15 a.m. –1 p.m. for all graduates and families to purchase NBCC Swag.

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available on campus in the Student Union Office (room A1102) during the following times:

• Thursday, June 18, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Friday, June 19, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Monday, June 22, from 2 – 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 23, from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 24, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available at the Moncton Coliseum on graduation day, one hour prior to the ceremony start time. 

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

Graduates who pick up their gown in advance should plan to arrive at the Moncton Coliseum no later than 45 minutes before their designated ceremony start time. 

Graduates who will pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. Upon arrival, please enter via the main building entrance/front lobby. An NBCC representative will be on hand to direct all family, friends and supporters to designated guest seating areas.

Name Card

Two name cards will be issued to you upon arrival. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Public Transit & Parking

Free parking is available for both graduates and guests in the front parking lot of the Moncton Coliseum. 

If you plan on taking public transit to the ceremony venue, the RED line route has a bus stop directly across the street from the Coliseum. Additional information is available on the Codiac Transit website.

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.  

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available at the Saint John (Grandview) campus library in Studio B, during the following times:

• Friday, June 12, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
• Monday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
• Tuesday, June 16, from 4 – 6 p.m. 
• Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available at the QPlex on graduation day, one hour prior to your ceremony start time. 

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

Graduates who pick up their gown in advance should plan to arrive at the QPlex no later than 45 minutes before their designated ceremony start time. 

Graduates who will pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. Upon arrival, please enter via the top Main Entrance or bottom Players Entrance. An NBCC representative will be on hand to direct all family, friends and supporters to designated guest seating areas. 

Name Card

Two name cards will be issued to you upon arrival. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Parking

Parking is available at both entrances, and overflow parking will be available to the left by the pickleball courts.  We suggest you come early if you wish to secure a close spot. Carpooling is encouraged. There will be no charge for parking. 

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.  

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available on campus in room A2246 during the following times:

• Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Monday, June 22, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available at the St. Andrews Campus on graduation day (June 23), between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

All graduates who pick up their gown in advance should plan to arrive at the St. Andrews Campus no later than one hour before the ceremony start time.  

Graduates who plan to pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive early – between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - to secure their gown during the designated pick-up window Gowns will be available in A2246. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. Upon arrival, please enter via the front or rear entrance. An NBCC representative will be on hand to direct all family, friends and supporters to designated guest seating areas.

Name Card

Upon arrival, please go to room A2240 to pick up your two name cards. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Please keep this card with you and hand it to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage.

Parking

Parking is available on campus (front and rear parking lots). There is NO parking permitted on Augustus Street. Remember to factor in parking when planning your arrival time.

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.  

Gown Pick-Up & Return

All graduates must wear the provided black graduation gown and corresponding v-stole. Gowns and stoles must be returned following the ceremony, before leaving the venue. 

Early grad gown pick-up will be available on campus in room A1100 during the following times:

• Tuesday, June 16, from 5 – 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Thursday, June 18, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

*Please note that early pick-up dates/times are subject to change. Graduates will receive email confirmation from NBCCSU Student Life Officers regarding gown arrivals and pick-up times. Any updates to the schedule above will also be published here—we recommend checking this webpage for the latest information prior to coming to campus.

If the early pick-up times do not work for your schedule, gowns will also be available at the Ayr Motor Centre on graduation day (June 22), between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Ceremony Arrival Time

Graduates:

Graduates who pick up their gown in advance should plan to arrive at the Ayr Motor Centre no later than 45 minutes before the ceremony start time.

Graduates who will pick up their gown on graduation day must arrive one hour before the ceremony start time. Please bring your student ID card or an alternative piece of photo identification and NBCC ID number.

Guests:

Invitations are not required for admission to NBCC Graduation ceremonies. Upon arrival, please enter via the main entrance doors. An NBCC representative will be on hand to direct all family, friends and supporters to designated guest seating areas.

Name Card

Two name cards will be issued to you upon arrival. Please keep these cards with you and hand one to the NBCC staff member reading graduate names before crossing the stage. The second is handed to the NBCC Staff Member providing the graduation parchment after you cross the stage.

Parking

Ample parking is available at AYR Motor Centre. Remember to factor in parking when planning your arrival time.

Dress Code

Graduates are encouraged – but not required – to wear business-like attire under their gown.

• Gowns must remain zipped for the duration of the ceremony.
• Souvenir grad caps will not be worn during the ceremony.

Ceremony Etiquette - Celebrating Together

Graduation is a major milestone, and we want every NBCC graduate to have their moment to shine. For this reason, we kindly ask that you return to the graduate seating after receiving your parchment and remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. 

For safety and ceremony flow, guests (including children) are not permitted in the graduate seating area during the ceremony. If you plan to have children under the age of 16 in attendance, please ensure they are always supervised by an adult guest.

Photo Opportunities

Photo areas will be available on-site for self-serve photo opportunities following the ceremony.  

While orders have already been placed, the NBCCSU has ordered extra gowns to accommodate late requests.

If you have not yet ordered your gown and plan on attending an NBCC graduation ceremony this June, please complete the order form below ASAP. An NBCCSU team member will reach out if there are any issues with fulfilling your order.

Please Note: You must wear a gown to participate in your graduation ceremony. Gowns are registered to your name and MUST be returned following the ceremony before leaving the venue.

Order your gown

Have questions? Contact your local Student Life Officer or email nbccsu@nbcc.ca.

Are you completing a program and eligible for graduation in June 2026? It is important to update your “consent for disclosure” via the Student Self-Service portal to confirm that NBCC has your consent to include your name, program of study, location of study, city of origin, and credentials achieved in this year’s digital graduation program. Your name will not be included in the digital program without this record of consent.

To verify or update your “Consent for Disclosure” information, login to Student Self-Service. From the home page, enter 'Consent for Disclosure' into the search bar > Select the form > Scroll to the bottom of the form and select “Yes” under ‘Graduation’> Click Save. 

The Governor General’s Academic Medals recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of students across Canada. The Collegiate Bronze Medal is awarded to the student who has the highest overall average upon graduation from approved college and university programs. One (1) recipient per NBCC Campus.

The Highest Academic Standing in a Program award recognizes the student in each program who has successfully completed and achieved highest academic standing within that program. The award recipient must achieve an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.  Where multiple deliveries of the same program are offered at a campus, one award is granted annually. One (1) award per program per campus.

Students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation and have attained the required overall 3.5 grade point average will receive the designation of Honours. Students who achieve ‘Honours Status’ will be recognized with an honours cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony.

NBCC Student Union Members will be recognized with a leadership cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony. Class Representatives will receive a white cord, while Student Union Executives will wear a green cord. These cords celebrate their commitment to leadership and their role in helping make our campuses vibrant places to learn, grow and build community.

The NBCC Student Union is offering up to fifty $250 graduation bursaries to deserving June 2026 graduates.

If you were a leader in your classroom or on campus, volunteered and supported your community, or were a positive presence who helped others throughout your time at NBCC, we encourage you to apply.

Graduates can self nominate or can be nominated by someone else. Nomination Deadline: June 5, 2026

Apply Here

NBCC is committed to working with our ceremony venues to provide an accessible graduation experience for all graduates. If you require accommodations regarding access to the graduation stage, or have any other accessibility needs for you or your guests, please indicate this on your gown order form or email grad@nbcc.ca as soon as possible.

Are you an international student graduating this June? Visit our Graduating  International Students page for immigration links and information on letters of invitation, visitor visas, post-graduation work permits, letters of completion, permanent residency, and more.

Graduates and/or guests are welcome to place an online flower order prior to graduation day. Flowers, along with other gift items, will also be available to purchase on the day of ceremonies at all NBCC convocations.

If you have any questions related to NBCC’s 2026 graduation ceremonies, please email grad@nbcc.ca.