Schedule

Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

  • Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)
  • Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  - Advanced Degree Ceremony (All colleges and schools to include the EVMS School of Health Professions)
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. - Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies (All Colleges and Schools) Breakout ceremonies will immediately follow.

Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Location: , 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508

Advanced Degree Ceremony (All Colleges and Schools)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Location: , 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508

Undergraduate Degree - Main Ceremony

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Ceremony for Bachelor’s Degree Candidates from all colleges and schools

Location: , 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508

  • Gates Open: 8:00 a.m. (Tickets required for entry)
  • Parking Map
  • Nearest ADA Parking Location:
    • 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
  • Nearest Shuttle Stops:
    • For S.B. Ballard Stadium Ceremony on Saturday:
      • Closest Shuttle Stop is located at Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
    • For Chartway Arena Ceremony on Saturday:
      • Closest Shuttle Stop is located at 45th Street and Constant Center cutout
    • For Kaufman Mall Ceremony on Saturday:
      • Closest Shuttle Stop is located Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
    • Shuttles will run continuously.
  • Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium.
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Commencement Speaker: Bryan K. Stephens, president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber
  • Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
  • Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.

The 144th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, is a single event with two parts. It begins with the Main Ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Students will pick up their reader cards at the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ Webb Center, which they will use at their respective college or school breakout ceremonies immediately following the Main Ceremony. 

Location: , 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508

  • Parking Map
  • Nearest ADA Parking Location:
    • 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
  • Nearest Shuttle Stops:
    • Closest Shuttle Stop is located at Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
    • Shuttles will run continuously.
  • Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium.
  • Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Watch the livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
  • Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.

Location: , 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529

  • Parking Map
  • Nearest ADA Parking Locations:
    • Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
    • Constant Center 45th Street Garage
  • Nearest Shuttle Stops:
    • Closest Shuttle Stop is located at 45th Street and Constant Center cutout
    • Shuttles will run continuously.
  • Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
  • Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
  • Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

  • The breakout ceremonies will include a graduate stage crossing and will immediately follow the main ceremony. 

Please refer to the information below for locations and details of the individual college and school's ceremony.

Location: , 4821 W. Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508

  • Parking Map
  • Nearest ADA Parking Location:
    • 49th Street Stadium Garage on Bluestone Avenue
  • Nearest Shuttle Stops:
    • Closest Shuttle Stop is located Bluestone Avenue at SB Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround).
    • Shuttles will run continuously.
  • Restrooms: Located inside Webb Student Center.
  • Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
  • Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.

Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, December 12, 2026

  • 9:00 a.m. Ceremony
  • 12:30 p.m. Ceremony

The 145th commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Chartway Arena.

Location: , 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508