Saturday, December 14
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
922 Park Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23220
First Ceremony
Graduates from: Art Education, Art History, Craft/Material Studies, Fashion Design + Merchandising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting + Printmaking and Sculpture + Extended Media
12:30 p.m. — grads line-up
1:00 p.m. — ceremony start time
2:00 p.m. — ceremony end time
Second Ceremony
Graduates from: Cinema, Communication Arts, Dance + Choreography, Kinetic Imaging, Music, Photography + Film and Theatre
2:30 p.m. — grads line-up
3:00 p.m. — ceremony start time
4:00 p.m. — ceremony end time
The December VCUarts graduation ceremony will be at Singleton Center for the Performing Arts – 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
Graduates should plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to their ceremony start time for line-up in the 2nd level lobby of the Singleton Center.
Upon arrival, you will complete a form to have your name called during the ceremony.
Graduates will be admitted at the Singleton Center’s Park Street entrance. Security will direct you to the 2nd level lobby for check-in and line-up.
Yes. All graduates who attend the VCUarts ceremony will have their names called when they walk across the stage.
All December 2024 graduates that checked out on eServices by the deadline stated in the academic calendar will be printed in the program. Please contact your departmental advisor for questions about the graduation checkout process.
Graduates may bring up to 6 guests to attend the in-person celebrations. Tickets can be picked up in the VCUarts Dean’s Office, Pollak Building 2nd floor, from Nov. 18 – Dec. 13 between 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No, you may attend one, both, or neither.
It depends on your degree and major. This chart outlines the hood and tassel colors that will be present during our commencement ceremony.
A cap and gown are required for graduates. A professional photographer will be at the ceremony and will take photos as you cross the stage. Proofs will be share with the graduate by way of the email they provided on the registration form.
If you are unable to attend the Grad Fair or visit the bookstore, please order your regalia online at balfour.com/vcu. Shipping charges will apply to all internet orders.
The university commencement will be held on December 14, 2024. Learn more on the university’s commencement website.
Yes. With questions regarding accessibility, please contact arts@vcu.edu 804-VCU-
Complimentary parking is available at the West Broad Street and Cary Street Parking Decks.
No; however this distinction will be indicated on your diploma and on your transcript.
No. Diplomas will be mailed to the address provided during graduation checkout. To receive your diploma, you must meet all financial obligations to the university. Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at (804) 827-1673 or graduation@vcu.edu with any questions.
The School of the Arts takes great pride in recognizing its graduates. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Dean’s Office at arts@vcu.edu or 804-VCU-ARTS (828-2787).