Commencement
There are two University commencements – one for Spring candidates and one for Fall candidates (which includes Summer 1 and Summer 2 candidates).
Please select the term in which you are completing your requirements:
Dates and Times:
- For upcoming commencement dates, times, and locations please visit our Commencement Information webpage.
Guest Limits and Tickets:
- There are no guest limits or tickets required for the University Ceremony. Most departmental and college ceremonies do not require tickets or have a guest limit. Please contact your department to verify.
Diplomas:
- Diplomas for Spring graduates are mailed approximately 12 weeks following the end of the term.
- Please verify that your address is correct on Hokie SPA under the Degree Menu, Select Add/Update Undergraduate Diploma Address.
Accommodations for Guests:
- For information regarding accommodations in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area visit the Campus Guide.
- For information on accommodations on-campus visit the Student Programs Commencement Housing webpage.
There is NO Summer Commencement Ceremony.
- Candidates for Summer 1 and Summer 2 are included in the Fall Commencement Ceremony (see below).
If you wish to participate in the Spring Commencement Ceremony PRECEEDING the Summer term in which you will complete your requirements, contact your Academic Dean's Office/Department.
Diplomas:
- Diplomas for Summer 1 and Summer 2 candidates are mailed out approximately 12 weeks following the end of the term.
Please verify that your address is correct on Hokie SPA under the Degree Menu, Select Add/Update Undergraduate Diploma Address.
Dates and Times:
- For upcoming commencement dates, times, and locations please visit our Commencement Information webpage.
Guest Limits and Tickets:
- There are no guest limits or tickets required for the Fall Ceremony
Diplomas:
- Diplomas for Fall candidates are mailed out approximately 12 weeks following the end of the term.
- Please verify that your address is correct on Hokie SPA under the Degree Menu, Select Add/Update Undergraduate Diploma Address.
Accommodations for Guests:
- For information regarding accommodations in the Blacksburg/Christiansburg area visit the Campus Guide.
- For information on accommodations on-campus visit the Student Programs Commencement Housing webpage.
Academic apparel is available in the University Bookstore generally a few months before graduation. Visit the Bookstore website around that time for more information.
Do I qualify for an honors sash?
You must have:
- A 3.4 or better overall GPA
- Completed at least 60 Virginia Tech hours
(If you have 60 Virginia Tech hours after your last term – you can not pick up your sash at the bookstore; you must see your Dean’s Office to see if you qualify).
Dates and Times:
- For upcoming commencement dates, times, and locations please visit our Commencement Information webpage.