Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. Ceremony - Batten College of Engineering & Technology, College of Arts & Letters, College of Sciences, School of Cybersecurity, School of Data Science, School of Supply Chain, Logistics, & Maritime Operations
12:30 p.m. Ceremony - Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, EVMS School of Public Health Professions, Strome College of Business, Graduate School (Biomedical), Joint School of Public Health
The 143rd commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Chartway Arena.
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ceremony for Batten College of Engineering & Technology, College of Arts & Letters, College of Sciences, School of Cybersecurity, School of Data Science, School of Supply Chain, Logistics, & Maritime Operations
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 7:30 a.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: TBD
- 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.
12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025
Ceremony for Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, EVMS School of Public Health Professions, Strome College of Business, Graduate School (Biomedical), Joint School of Public Health
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 11:30 a.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: TBD
- 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.
Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School
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.