Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises Photo Gallery

Old Dominion University celebrated the achievements of approximately 2,600 graduating students during ceremonies on May 5 and 6. For our story, visit this link.

Advanced-degree students process from Kaufman Mall to Chartway Arena. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Professor Nina Brown delivers remarks at the advanced-degree commencement ceremony at Chartway Arena on May 5, 2023. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Students pose in graduation regalia. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., speaks at the advanced-degree graduation ceremony at Chartway Arena on May 5, 2023. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., congratulates a student at the advanced-degree commencement ceremony on May 5, 2023. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Approximately 20,000 family members and guests attended the May 6 ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin addresses graduates on May 6 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Graduating seniors wait to receive their degrees on May 6 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

A graduating senior celebrates his degree on May 6 at S.B. Ballard Stadium. Photo Chuck Thomas/ODU

Professor delivers address at Chartway Arena

President Hemphill congratulates a student at the advanced degree commencement ceremony

Thousands of people sit before a stage in a stadium.

A man in academic regalia speaks to students before students wearing robes and mortarboards.

Students wearing academic robes and mortarboards stand in rows in a stadium.

A student wearing a robe and mortarboard celebrates.