- Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)
- 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 (All Colleges and Schools) Breakout ceremonies to immediately follow.
Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)
3:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 1:30 p.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: To be announced.
- 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.
- Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: To be announced.
- 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.
Advanced Degree Ceremony (All Colleges and Schools)
6:00 p.m., Friday, May 15, 2026
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: To be announced.
- 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.
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)
- Parking Map - Will be updated as ceremony date approaches
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Will be updated as ceremony date approaches
- Shuttles will run continuously
- Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: To be announced
- 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 144th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 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.
Location: , 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- 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
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Locations:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- 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.
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: , 4821 W. Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Parking Map – Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage on Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Will be updated as ceremony date approaches.
- 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.
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