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Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

  • 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


Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremonies

  • Friday, May 7, 2027
  • Saturday, May 8, 2027

The 146th commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 7, 2027 and Saturday, May 8, 2027. Additional details will be made available in 2027.

Commencement

Graduates

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Families & Guests

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Faculty & Staff

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ODU Celebrates the Class of 2026

More than 3,000 students joined the ranks of Monarch alumni, representing a global network of nearly 200,000 strong, during Old Dominion University’s 144th Commencement Exercises, May 15-16, 2026.

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Commencement FAQS

Answers for graduates and their families.

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Commencement Resources

Academic Calendar

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Graduation Requirements

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Accessibility Needs

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2026 Digital Swag

2026 Commencement
2026 VHS Commencement

Maps and Directions

Use the map to find available parking for the Commencement ceremonies.

Chartway Arena
S.B. Ballard Stadium

Questions?

Email commencement@odu.edu