Graduation
Congratulations Classes of 2026 you are almost there! Welcome to your last semester of dental school. This site provides important information regarding graduation for you and your guests. Please familiarize yourself with the dates and times of all events. Should you have any questions, please contact Cindy Cheely (cmcheely@vcu.edu) in the Dean’s Office for further clarification.
Part of completing your obligation to the university requires you to complete several surveys and an exit checklist. These surveys will help us evaluate your dental education here at VCU. The exit checklist, in Canvas, will ensure you have completed all required tasks prior to graduation.
Timeline of events
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Friday, Jan 30* |
5 p.m. |
*Graduation applications due in DocuSign - Look for an email, from the University, with additional information in early January. |
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Tuesday, March 3 - tentative date until confirmed in January |
TBD |
Grad Fair - Purchase and pick up regalia. Order announcements and diploma frames. Regalia available at the MCV Campus Bookstore until Graduation. |
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Monday, March 9 |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Graduation Information Packet Pick-Up: Lyons 450 (Ms. Easley’s Office) (D.D.S. only) |
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Friday, April 3 |
5 p.m. |
Future Plans Survey completed (DDS Only) |
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TBD |
6 p.m. |
Senior Toast Dinner |
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Friday, May 1 |
5 p.m. |
DDS or DH program evaluation completed |
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Friday, May 1 |
5 p.m. |
ADEA Survey completed (D.D.S. Only) |
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Friday, May 1 |
5 p.m. |
Exit Checklist completed (D.D.S. Only) |
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Saturday, May 2 |
7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Senior Gala: (Invitation Only) The Boathouse Restaurant (Rockett’s Landing) |
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Thursday, May 7 |
9 a.m. |
Portrait in Caps & Gowns (DDS & DH) |
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Thursday, May 7 |
10 a.m. |
Senior Awards Ceremony: Egyptian Building (invitation only) Doors Open for Guests at 9:30 a.m. |
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Thursday, May 7 |
3 p.m. |
Military Promotion Ceremony: Virginia War Memorial - More information to follow |
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Friday, May 8 |
10 a.m. |
Hooding Ceremony - (DDS & DH) |
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Saturday, May 9 |
10 a.m. |
VCU Commencement: Greater Richmond Convention Center (Students to be there by 9 a.m.) - Doors open for guests at 9 a.m. |
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Saturday, May 9 |
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Diploma Distribution - Lyons Lobby |