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Spring 2026 

  • Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at 91ÖÆƬ³§ (MD Program Only)
  • Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  - Advanced Degree Ceremony (All colleges and schools to include the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS School of Health Professions at 91ÖÆƬ³§)
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. - Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies (All Colleges and Schools).  Breakout ceremonies to immediately follow.
    • Breakout Ceremony Locations:
      • S.B. Ballard Stadium - Colleges / Schools TBD
      • Chartway Arena - Colleges / Schools TBD
      • Kaufman Mall - Colleges / Schools TBD

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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: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508

Graduates

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Email commencement@odu.edu