Information for graduates and guests
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 in the Dean’s Office for further clarification.
Part of finishing your obligation to the university requires you to complete several surveys and an Exit Checklist. (Located in the right column) These surveys will help us evaluate your dental education received here at VCU School of Dentistry. The Exit Checklist will ensure you have no other outstanding obligations to the school or university.
Graduation application deadline
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When: |
Need to be completed via Docusign. Look for an email, from the University, with additional information in early January. |
Graduation information packet pick up
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When: |
Monday, March 10, 2025 |
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Where: |
Lyons 450 in the Dean’s Office (Ms. Easley’s Office) |
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Time: |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Grad Fair
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When: |
TBD |
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Where: |
Barnes & Noble @ MCV at 601 N. 10th St. |
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Time: |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
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Cost of regalia |
Doctoral - TBD
Bachelor's - TBD
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Regalia will be available for purchase at the Monroe Park or MCV Campus Bookstores until Graduation.
Senior Awards Ceremony (by invitation)
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When: |
Friday, May 9, 2025 |
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Where: |
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Time: |
10 a.m. |
The Senior Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. in the Egyptian Building. Please click the building link for more information about directions and parking.
Military promotion Ceremony
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When: |
Friday, May 9, 2025 |
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Where: |
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Time: |
2 p.m. |
On Friday, May 9, the VCU School of Dentistry will hold a military commissioning ceremony to recognize students who will be commissioned into the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and the Virginia Army National Guard upon graduation. (More information will be forthcoming about when to arrive for students, etc.)
VCU School of Dentistry Hooding Ceremony
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When: |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
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Where: |
Altria Theater |
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Time: |
9:30 a.m. (Students are to arrive by 8:30 a.m.) Doors open for guests at 8:30 a.m. |
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Guests: |
No limit on the number of guests that may attend |
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Parking: |
More details below. |
Parking
For the Hooding Ceremony, parking is available adjacent to the Altria Theater in the VCU Main Street Parking Deck and W. Cary Street Deck. Visit the Altria website for directions and additional parking information.
VCU Commencement Ceremony
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When: |
Saturday, May 10, 2025 |
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Where: |
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Time: |
10 a.m. (students arrive at 9 a.m. at the 5th and Marshall St. entrance) |
For details about the VCU Spring 2025 Commencement, visit commencement.vcu.edu.
**All students are required to attend both the School of Dentistry Hooding and VCU Commencement Ceremonies. Information on diploma distribution will be provided at a later time. Diplomas not picked up during the scheduled distribution will be returned to the graduation office. Students whose diplomas have been returned to the VCU Monroe Park graduation office will need to contact that office to schedule a pickup time.
Restaurants and dining
Search local restaurants for your favorite cuisine or check out the below sampling for a taste of what the Richmond restaurant scene has to offer. Many of the city’s best spots are within minutes of the Altria Theater and downtown Richmond.
Hotels
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