Graduation & Commencement
*All Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral candidates will receive their degree at the time allotted for their respective college.
Virginia State University will host two ceremonies for the Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17th, at 9:00AM and 2:00PM in the Multi-purpose Center. Below is the breakdown of the times and Colleges:
9:00 AM- the processional will commence at 8:30AM
- College of Education
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2:00 PM- the processional will commence at 1:30PM
- College of Agriculture
- College of Engineering & Technology
- College of Natural & Health Sciences
- Reginald F. Lewis College of Business
The commencement exercise is a formal academic ceremony. You and your fellow graduates have worked hard for this day, and the commencement staff have worked hard to make the day memorable for you, your family, and your guests. We ask that you respect the ceremony, your fellow graduates, and your guests by dressing and behaving in the dignified manner that the occasion merits. Cap and gown regalia are required dress for all graduates. No food or beverage is permitted.
Participant and Guest information is available below by following the Graduation Links.
Contact commencement@vsu.edu if further information is needed.