Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical
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 (Breakout ceremonies to immediately follow)
Undergraduate Degree - Main Ceremony
9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026
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)
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- S.B. Ballard Stadium at West Gate on Bluestone Avenue
- Lot 8 on the southeast side of S.B. Ballard Stadium
- Shuttles will run continuously.
- Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: Meagan Good
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates from anywhere.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
The 142nd Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 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 receive their reader cards at the Main Ceremony, which they will use at their respective college or school breakout ceremonies immediately following the Main Ceremony.
Undergraduate Degree - Breakout Ceremonies
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: , 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- S.B. Ballard Stadium at West Gate on Bluestone Avenue
- Lot 8 on the southeast side of S.B. Ballard Stadium
- 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 from anywhere.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Location: , 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529
- Nearest ADA Parking Locations:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage on Chartway Arena side
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage on Chartway Arena side
- 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 from anywhere.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Location: , 4821 W. Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage on Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- S.B. Ballard Stadium West Gate on Bluestone Avenue
- Lot 8 on the southeast side of S.B. Ballard Stadium
- 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 from anywhere.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.