Graduation at FDU Vancouver

Graduation is an important occasion. It is the culmination of all your hard work during your time at FDU Vancouver. If you are a student about to graduate, we want to congratulate you on your achievements.

FDU recognizes its graduates at Commencement Ceremonies that are held once a year at its campuses in New Jersey and Vancouver.  This is a special occasion for you to celebrate with your friends and family. Students graduating from FDU Vancouver are invited to participate in both ceremonies. 

Eligibility and Declaration

Students who are near completion of their degree requirements must declare for graduation under “Graduation Overview” in Self-Service one term prior to their last term of studies. All students should review their program requirements and check sheets with their academic advisor to ensure they have met their degree requirements.

Eligibility for 2026 Commencement Ceremony

FDU Vancouver students are eligible to participate in the Commencement Ceremony if they:

  • Will be graduating in Summer 2025 and did not attend the Commencement Ceremony on May 7, 2025.
  • Will be graduating in Fall 2025
  • Will be graduating in Winter 2026
  • Have 9 or less credits to graduate in Summer 2026 and have planned/registered for those courses.

Graduation Honors and Awards  

Graduation Honors 

Undergraduate students whose Cumulative Grade Point Ratio (CGPR) is 3.85 or higher will receive their degree summa cum laude; if the CGPR is 3.67, magna cum laude; if the CGPR is 3.33, cum laude. Only weighted grades will be included in computing honors. Only credits taken at FDU Vancouver, with a minimum of 54 credits, will be used in this evaluation. Students who qualify to graduate with honors will receive a medal.  

Pinnacle Award 

Each year the faculty and staff nominate one undergraduate student from the graduating class for the Pinnacle Award. The student is invited to speak at the Commencement Ceremony.  

Learn more about previous Student Pinnacle Award recipients here.

Graduate Representative 

Each year a graduating representative from a master’s program is invited to speak on behalf of the class at the Commencement Ceremony.  

Student Loan Exit Interviews 

Students who have received Canadian student loans are required to attend an exit interview with the Enrollment Services office during their final term. To book an appointment, please email esvancouver@fdu.edu. 

Graduation Documents

Graduation letters and official transcripts will be distributed by email approximately 3 working weeks after the program completion date (excluding campus closures and holidays).

Degrees and diplomas will be ready approximately 4 working weeks from the program completion date (excluding campus closures and holidays). Unless stated otherwise by the graduating student, all degrees and diplomas will be ready for collection at the Office of Enrollment Services.

If you have any questions about your graduation, feel free to contact the Office of Enrollment Services at vancouver-graduation@fdu.edu.