Please refer to the important information below regarding the College of Health Professions and VCU Commencement Ceremonies for you and your guests.

Information for Graduates

University-wide VCU Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 N. Third St., Richmond, VA 23219
RSVP Encouraged
For details about the VCU Spring 2025 Commencement, visit commencement.vcu.edu.

College of Health Professions Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center- Grand Ballroom ABC
403 N. Third St., Richmond, VA 23219
RSVP Required by graduates
The ceremony will be live streamed and a link provided closer to the date.
Tickets required for guests.

**All students are encouraged to attend both the College of Health Professions and VCU Commencement Ceremonies. Information on diploma distribution will be provided at a later time. Diplomas not picked up during the scheduled distribution will be returned to the graduation office. Students whose diplomas have been returned to the graduation office will need to contact that office to schedule a pickup time.

Cultural Achievement Ceremonies

Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the following are provided as an opportunity to celebrate all VCU students and their academic achievement in a setting that recognizes and affirms their cultural identity and rewards their hard work and dedication. Ceremonies: Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Ceremony, Accessibility Achievement Ceremony, Donning of the Kente Ceremony, Native, Tribal and Indigenous Ceremony, Latine Achievement Ceremony, and Lavender Graduation Ceremony.

Cap & Gown Info

Regalia will be available for purchase during Grad Fair events. Details are available on the Commencement website. 

Grad Fair will be held at the MCV Campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU on Tuesday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Ring Sales & Regalia Ordering Event will be held at the MCV Campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU on Friday March 21 at 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Please keep in mind that you must visit your primary campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU to purchase your specific regalia. If you are unable to attend Grad Fair or visit Barnes & Noble @ VCU, please order your regalia online at balfour.com/vcu. Shipping charges will apply to all internet orders. 

Regalia Assistance

A fund has been established to provide relief for those who need financial assistance in purchasing regalia. This fund is administered by the Division of Student Affairs. Students may now access the application for regalia assistance, online at dos.vcu.edu/services/financial-support. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds run out, at which time the application will close. Assistance will be for $25 to go towards purchase of one regalia set. Financial need will be considered as part of the process. 

Commencement Announcements

Announcements are the traditional way to tell your friends and family about your achievement. Standard etiquette is to send announcements out two weeks before graduation, but announcements may be ordered at any time and can be sent to friends and family after graduation. Personalized VCU announcements can be ordered at Grad Fair and are also available online at balfour.com/vcu or by calling (800) 433-0296. These announcements are printed with the graduate’s full formal name, degree and major. Please allow seven to 10 business days for announcement order delivery.

Information for Guests

Guest Seating

Tickets are required; however, standing room for guests will NOT be allowed, all guests must be seated.  Doors will open at 1:30 p.m.

Parking

You may park in the 3rd & Marshall garage, 5th & Marshall garage, or locate any other public parking or street parking. Arrive early, as parking will be congested due to various ceremonies. A public parking deck is located on the corner of 3rd and Marshall Streets. It is connected to the building via an enclosed skywalk. The following address can be used on your GPS: 351 N 3rd Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Limited street parking is also available. Please use doors at the corner of 5th & Marshall Streets (Exhibit Hall Pavilion; not Ballroom Pavilion) and walk down the 1st floor hallway that runs parallel to 5th St. Staff members and signage will be located throughout the building for assistance.

Parking in this deck is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Additional Parking

The Fifth and Marshall streets garage is located at 500 E. Marshall St., Richmond, Va. 23219.

For a detailed map of downtown parking locations, please visit the Richmond Government Parking Enterprise website.

Restaurants and Dining

Search local restaurants for your favorite cuisine or check out Richmond Magazine’s, 50 Restaurants We Love.

Accommodations

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) seating is available in the Grand Ballroom based on the attached map. Please arrive early if you have guests who need ADA seating. An ASL interpreter will also be on location.