When is the VCUarts ceremony?
The ceremony will be held on May 11, 2012 at 12pm noon.
Where is the location of the VCUarts ceremony?
The ceremony will be held in Exhibition Hall A at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 North 3rd Street, www.richmondcenter.com
What time should my family, friends and I arrive to the VCUarts commencement?
- Everyone should arrive at 11:30 am
- Students will go to the sign in and line up area in E10
- Family & friends will go to their seats in Exhibition Hall A
- Very light refreshments will be provided in the exhibition hall before the event.
What time should faculty arrive?
Faculty should arrive at 11:30 am and go to the line up area inside E10
Do I need tickets for the VCUarts Commencement? Is there a limit to how many people I can invite?
There are no tickets needed. There is no limit on the number of guests you can invite, but seating is limited. They should arrive at 11:30 am to assure they have a seat.
Do I have to attend both the University Commencement and the VCUarts commencement?
You can attend both, one, or neither, it is completely optional.
Do I need to wear a cap and gown at the VCUarts ceremony?
Yes, you may not participate in the ceremony without proper regalia.
Where do I find information for the University commencement on Saturday?
You can find out everything that you need to know about the University commencement at www.vcu.edu/commencement/index.html
Is the VCUarts ceremony wheel chair accessible?
Yes, it is. Please come at 11:30 am to find a good location. Wheelchairs cannot block the aisles.
Will there be food available?
We will have a small snack available as your family and friends walk in to take their seats. There will be a small snack available in the line up area for the faculty and graduates. The ceremony will be over by 1:30pm in order for you and your friends to then move on to a nice lunch at any of the great restaurants throughout Richmond. We recommend that you make reservations – it will be a busy day for restaurants.
Which VCUarts majors participate in the VCUarts commencement ceremony?
- Art Education
- Art History
- Cinema
- Communication Arts
- Craft/Material Studies
- Dance & Choreography
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Kinetic Imaging
- MIS Program
- Music
- Painting & Printmaking
- Photography & Film
- Sculpture + Extended Media
- Theatre
Where should we park?
The Convention Center Parking Deck is available for a small fee.
How do I get there?
Please visit www.richmondcenter.com for directions.
Will my name be called? Will I walk across the stage?
All May graduates and walkers will have their names called, walk across the stage and be congratulated by your chair and the dean.
Will there be an opportunity for my family and friends to take pictures?
Photo Specialties (http://www.photospecialties.com) will be taking professional photos of graduates as they cross and descend the stage. Friends and family will also have the opportunity to takes photos of graduates from a designated photo pit in front of the stage. Additionally, there will be a VCUarts logo backdrop set up before the ceremony outside the line up area. After the ceremony it will be set up in the back of the auditorium.
If I graduate with honors will VCUarts provide me with cords?
No, however this distinction will be indicated on you diploma and on your transcript.
Will I get my diploma on Friday at the VCUarts ceremony?
No. All graduates and ‘walkers’ will be handed a prop diploma on the stage. Actual diplomas will be available for pickup in the Harris Hall Student Services Center, 1015 Floyd Avenue, room 1100 during office hours beginning on or after Monday June 4. If a third party plans to pick up your diploma, you must notify the Graduation Office at 804 828-1917 on the same day to authorize the pickup. Diplomas not picked up by June 29 will be mailed starting July 2. Diplomas selected for mailing will be mailed beginning June 4. Diplomas will no longer be available for pickup directly following the University ceremony. Questions? Call the Graduation Office (804) 828-1917.
What if I have more questions?
The School of the Arts takes great pride in recognizing its graduates. If you have any questions or need more information, please call the Dean’s Office at (804) 828-2787.
VCUarts does not host a December or August ceremony, only a May ceremony. Students who are December or August graduates that participate in the May VCUarts ceremony are called ‘walkers’. Below are questions relevant to walkers. For additional information, please visit the “May Graduates” tab.
The University hosts a May and December ceremony every year. If you are an August graduate, you are welcome to participate in the following December University commencement exercise.
Following is the University commencement website for details on their December and May ceremonies: http://www.commencement.vcu.edu/
I am a December Graduate. May I participate in the VCUarts ceremony?
Yes. If you are a previous December graduate you are welcome to participate in the May VCUarts ceremony. Please contact Jody Symula (jlsymula@vcu.edu) to inform of your intent to participate in the May ceremony.
I am a December Graduate. Will my name be in the VCUarts program?
Your name will be printed in the program if Jody Symula (jlsymula@vcu.edu) was alerted of your intent to participate in a timely manner. It will not be in the University program because your name was printed in the December University commencement program.
I will be graduating in August. May I participate in the VCUarts ceremony?
If you are a perspective August graduate you are welcome to participate in the May VCUarts ceremony, pending you have less than six credits to complete during the summer. Please contact Jody Symula (jlsymula@vcu.edu) to inform of your intent to participate in the May ceremony.
I will be graduating in August. Will my name be in the VCUarts program?
Your name will not be printed in the program. It will be printed in the following December University program.
Will my name be called when I walk across the stage?
All students who attend the VCUarts ceremony will have their name called when they walk across the stage.
VCUarts does not host a December or August ceremony, only a May ceremony VCUarts August Cinema graduates are welcome to participate in the previous May VCUarts ceremony. For additional information, please visit the “May Graduates” tab.
The University hosts a May and December ceremony every year. If you are an August graduate, you are welcome to participate in the following December University commencement exercise.
Following is the University commencement website for details on their December and May ceremonies: http://www.commencement.vcu.edu/
Will my name be in the VCUarts program?
All Cinema students who are graduating in August will have their names printed in the May VCUarts program and in the December University program.
Will my name be called when I walk across the stage?
All students who attend the VCUarts ceremony will have their name called when they walk across the stage.
