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Commencement:General Information

Ceremony

Commencement

Four cheers for graduation!

General Public

Please note that the commencement ceremony at Old Dominion University will have an impact on the surrounding community.

A proud family poses with their graduate at spring commencement 2013

Families & Guests

We know the investment that families and friends have in each of our graduates' educations and experiences here at Old Dominion University. Now it is time for you to celebrate with your graduate.

Graduates seated in the arena during commencement, spring 2013

Commencement Information for Graduates

Carefully review the timeline, deadlines, tickets and other important information so you are well-prepared for this important day.

Faculty

Contact

Registration for the May 2014 ceremonies will begin on January 17, 2014.

Register for Commencement

Information for

Ceremony Assignments

Friday, May 9, 2014

4:00 p.m.
  • College of Arts & Letters

Saturday, May 10, 2014

9:00 a.m.
  • Batten College of Engineering & Technology
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Sciences
2:00 p.m.
  • College of Business & Public Administration
  • Darden College of Education

Commencement Timeline

January 17, 2014
  • Commencement participation registration begins (online only)
February 12-14, 2014
March 13, 2014
TBD
  • Reserved Ticket Distribution
    (For students who registered on-time before the March 13 deadline only!)
May 9-10, 2014
  • Commencement Ceremonies
    May 9 at 4:00 p.m.
    May 10 at 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.