Graduation
Congratulations! From classes, labs and practicals, to seeing patients, clinical rotations and board exams, you have worked very hard to get to this moment in your dental school career. We feel privileged to share these moments with you,your families and friends. 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 31 |
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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Monday, March 10 |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Graduation Information Packet Pick-Up: Lyons 450 (Ms. Easley’s Office) |
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TBD |
TBD |
Purchase and pick up regalia. Order announcements and diploma frames. Regalia available at the Monroe Park or MCV Campus Bookstores until Graduation. |
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Friday, March 28 |
5 p.m. |
Future Plans Survey completed |
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TBD |
TBD |
Senior Toast Dinner |
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Friday, May 2 |
5 p.m. |
DDS or DH program evaluation completed |
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Friday, May 2 |
5 p.m. |
ADEA Survey completed |
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Friday, May 2 |
5 p.m. |
Exit Checklist completed |
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Saturday, May 3 |
TBD |
Senior Gala: (Invitation Only) The Boathouse Restaurant (City Point) |
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Thursday, May 8 |
9:30 a.m. |
Hooding Ceremony: Altria Theater - Doors open for guests at 8:30 a.m. |
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Friday, May 9 |
9 a.m. |
Portrait in Caps & Gowns (DDS & DH) Meet by the Egyptian Building |
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Friday, May 9 |
10 a.m. |
Senior Awards Ceremony: Egyptian Building (invitation only) |
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Friday, May 9 |
2 p.m. |
Military Promotion Ceremony: Virginia War Memorial - More information to follow |
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Saturday, May 10 |
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 10 |
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. |
Diploma Distribution - Lyons Lobby |