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Graduate School Commencement

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Spring 2024 Commencment

DC Metro Area Commencement
Sunday, May 12th 2024 at 1:00pm
George Mason University
Center for the Arts
Fairfax, VA 22030
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Blacksburg Commencement
PhD Candidates and Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Masters Students ONLY
Wednesday, May 8th 2024 at 10:00am
Cassell Coliseum (Main Campus)
Blacksburg, VA
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A new change for the Graduate Commencement Ceremony in Blacksburg. Master's degree graduates will be recognized at individual college ceremonies across main campus in Blacksburg.  See the link for the schedule: Spring Schedule | Commencement | Virginia Tech (vt.edu)

DC Metro Area Commencement will allow for all Master's and PhD candidates to particpate.  DC Metro Area Graduates and Virtual Students may choose to attend Commencement in Blackburg, DC Metro Area or both.  Please update your selection to attend Commencement via Hokie Spa-> Graduate Menu -> Graduate Student Degree Menu -> Notification of Commencement Attendance.

Please note that proper regalia is required to participate in Commencement, please order regalia via College Graduation Products by Herff Jones.   

Steps to order Regalia online:
Select Virginia Tech
Select Graduate School
Select Blacksburg or DC Ceremony
Select Degree Type

The last day to order regalia online is Friday, April 5th to ensure timely arrival.  Any regalia orders placed after this date will incur additional fees.

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