JN Burnett Valedictory June 26, 2025 - Commencement Ceremony Tickets
Please select one of the drop down menu items below for detailed booking instructions
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1st Round - Complimentary Guest Tickets - opens Wednesday, May 28 at 12:00pm PST and closes Wednesday, June 11th at 23:59pm PST
We only guarantee two Complimentary Guest tickets for students who complete their booking and receive their order confirmation and tickets before the June 11th deadline. No first round tickets are available after June 11th. There will be no exceptions for those who miss this reservation window; please complete your guest ticket booking accordingly. Any unclaimed tickets from the first round are transferred to the extra ticket inventory and distributed in the Extra Ticket round.
Please note: this round is NOT first-come, first-served - you do not need to book right at Noon on May 28th. However, be sure to book well before the June 11th deadline. If you run into difficulty booking your tickets, it is your responsibility to contact the Ticket Office for assistance well before the deadline and during their usual business hours, which means before June 11th.
BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) When you are ready to make your booking, enter your one-time-use access code in the Promotional Code box near the bottom of this page. Do not "test" your one-time-use access code - once you enter your code and click Go, your one-time-use access code has been used and will not work a second time. Only enter your promo access code when you are ready to complete your booking.
Complimentary Guest Tickets (From Wednesday, May 28th at 12:00pm PDT to Wednesday, June 11th at 23:59pm PST) : Your one-time-use access code is 25JNB, followed by your student number(eg. 25JNB12345). Click Go. A blue bar should appear on top of the screen saying that the code has been accepted.
2) Click BUY beside your Ceremony. (You need to scroll down this page to see the Ceremonies.) Select up to 2 General Admission tickets for your guests and click Continue. Check that the tickets in your Shopping Cart are correct then click Next. The grad does not need to book a ticket for themselves.
3) Create or login to your account. If you haven't purchased tickets with UBC Tickets previously, you will need to create an account.
4) Complete the order! The order is completed once you receive a six-digit confirmation number from our system.
5) Check your email. You should receive an email confirmation moments after completing the order. Be sure to check your junk mail or spam folder, as tickets sometimes end up there! -
2nd Round - Extra Paid Guest Tickets - opens Thursday, June 12th at 12:00pm PST to Thursday, June 19th at 23:59 PST
Online bookings for a maximum of 4 additional paid tickets open and may only be accessed by entering your unique promo code (25JNBX followed by your student number - all one word). If you are unable to secure enough tickets at that time, please instruct your guests to wait in the standby line which opens up one hour prior to your ceremony time.
Please note: this round is first-come, first-served, until available seats are all booked.
Starting on Friday, June 20th at 12:00pm PST, any unclaimed tickets will become available with no promo codes or limits. If there weren't enough tickets to do an Extra Ticketing Round for your Ceremony, this will be your only opportunity to book any available seats.
BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) When you are ready to make your booking, enter your one-time-use access code in the Promotional Code box near the bottom of this page. Do not "test" your one-time-use access code - once you enter your code and click Go, your one-time-use access code has been used and will not work a second time. Only enter your promo access code when you are ready to complete your booking.
Extra Paid Guest Tickets (Thursday, June 12th at 12:00pm PST and closes Thursday, June 19th at 23:59pm PST) : Your one-time-use access code is 25JNBX , followed by your student number(eg. 25JNBX12345). Make sure that you add the X after JNB- this access code is different than the first round. Do not include zeros at the start of your student number. Click Go. A blue bar should appear on top of the screen saying that the code has been accepted.
2) Click BUY beside your Ceremony. (You need to scroll down this page to see the Ceremonies.) Select your ticket and click Continue. Check that the ticket in your Shopping Cart is correct then click Next. The grad does not need to book a ticket for themselves.
3) Create or login to your account. If you haven't purchased tickets with UBC Tickets previously, you will need to create an account.
4) Complete the order! The order is completed once you receive a six-digit confirmation number from our system.
5) Check your email. You should receive an email confirmation moments after completing the order. Be sure to check your junk mail or spam folder, as tickets sometimes end up there! -
3rd Round - Remaining Paid Guest Tickets - begins Friday, June 20th at 12:00pm
3rd Round sales begin online on Friday, June 20th at 12:00pm PST. Any unclaimed tickets from the previous rounds will become available with no promo codes or limits, on a first-come, first-served basis. Once tickets are sold out, there will be a Standby line set-up one hour prior to the ceremony, in case any further seats become available.
Please note: this round is first-come, first-served and without limits. Your best chance is to act promptly at noon, but there are absolutely no guarantees that any additional tickets will be available at this time.
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Please note: The Box Office is open Tuesday-Friday, Noon-4:00pm. Tickets may be reserved online at any time, if available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Special Needs and Accessibility
The Chan Centre is a fully accessible building. When approaching the Chan Centre entrance from the top of the stairwell, please note that there is an elevator located near the Flag Pole Plaza, south-west of the main doors to the Chan Centre. Take the elevator to level 5 of the Parkade to access the Chan Centre. Accessible parking is available on Level 5 of the Rose Garden Parkade.
F.M. Hearing System headsets are also available free of charge for the hearing impaired. For further details or to make special arrangements for your guests, please contact us via email at [email protected] .Guests who need assistance to get to their seats should arrive 45 minutes before the ceremony start time and identify themselves to a Chan Centre usher upon arrival. Efforts will be made to pre-seat the party prior to the concert hall opening to the public. Public entry to the hall begins 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.
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How can I book more than my allotted maximum of 2 complimentary Guest tickets?
Each graduand is guaranteed a MAXIMUM of 2 complimentary Guest tickets up until the 1st Round ticketing closes. No complimentary Guest tickets are available after the 1st Round closes.
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What if my ceremony is sold out?
If your ceremony is sold out, your guests are welcome to come early and wait in the Standby line in case of last-minute non-attendance - but there is no guarantee that seats will become available. The Standby line will open up 60 minutes before the ceremony start time - please do not arrive any earlier than this.
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What if my guests arrive late?
Seats are only guaranteed until showtime and latecomers may not be admitted. Remind your guests to arrive in plenty of time.
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Does my baby require a ticket to events at The Chan Centre?
Yes. Each guest, including children and infants who might sit on your lap, needs to have a ticket. The ticketing system is designed to ensure everyone’s safety; Fire Regulations dictate the maximum number of people, big or small, who may occupy the room at one time. For more details, please contact 604-822-2697.
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I already booked Guest tickets, but now I don't need them
If you no longer need the Guest tickets you booked, please contact the Chan Centre Ticket Office by email or at 604-822-2697 to let us know that you would like to release your tickets. Include your Order# if you have it and/or the email address you used to make your booking. The tickets will be released back into the pool from which other students can book.
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Can I transfer my e-tickets to someone else?
Yes, once you book your tickets, you'll receive a confirmation email that includes a PDF attachment. The PDF attachment will contain all of your e-tickets. Simply forward the email (including attachment) to the recipient or download the PDF attachment and send along that way. As the event is general admission seating and will not have assigned seat numbers, please assign tickets to recipients using the Unique Barcode Number located on the e-ticket so that guests know which ticket they should be having scanned in.
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How do I purchase parking for my Ceremony?
To save time and have one less thing to think about, parking can be purchased as far in advance as 14 days before your ceremony date, using the Honk Mobile App or Honk website and selecting Zone ID 5616 and your graduation date. You can also purchase parking through Honk without creating a Honk Account. Alternatively, you can pay on the day at the pay stations in the parkades.
On ceremony days, the Rose Garden Parkade is held solely for graduating students and their guests, and the Fraser River Parkade and North Parkade can be used as overflow parking.
If you need support please contact UBC Parking at [email protected] or 604-822-6786 -
Why can't I see the "Buy button"?
Once you have entered your promo code, you will unlock access promo coded ticket rounds. The ticketing widget may not show as available during the breaks between ticketing rounds.
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Contact
You may contact the Ticket Office at [email protected] with any questions or concerns specifically regarding your Guest tickets.
For questions regarding parking, you may contact UBC Parking at [email protected] or 604.822.6786
