May 2026 Commencement
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Commencement is a significant milestone, marking years of hard work and dedication. The VCU School of Business invites you to celebrate this achievement with your classmates, faculty, friends and family.
Whether you’re earning a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D., this is your moment to be recognized and celebrated as part of the VCU Business Ramily. See below for event details, FAQs and more.
For information on the universitywide commencement ceremony, visit commencement.vcu.edu.
VCU School of Business May 2026 Commencement Ceremony
Bachelor's, Master's, Ph.D. and Certificate Programs Ceremony
Sunday, May 10
2:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
School of Business May Graduation Information
Invitations to participate in the School of Business graduation ceremony were sent to all students who applied to graduate. All students who wish to participate must RSVP through the form included in the invitation. If you did not receive an invitation, please email busceremony@vcu.edu.
Please view frequently asked questions below for information on arrival, parking, and other details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guest tickets are not required for this event. Guests should plan ahead to ensure time for parking and seating.
Graduates and/or guests who do not wish to attend in person may view the livestream starting at 2 p.m. We will share the commencement livestream link in the days leading up to the ceremony.
All VCU students may attend the VCU-wide commencement ceremony. Only students graduating from the School of Business may attend our commencement ceremony. For information about the VCU-wide ceremony, please visit commencement.vcu.edu.
Regalia will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses until graduation day. If you are unable to attend Grad Fair or visit Barnes & Noble @ VCU, please order your regalia online at balfour.com/vcu.
Please visit commencement.vcu.edu/graduation-info for more detailed information on cords, stoles, etc.
We strongly encourage graduating students to arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. to ensure there's plenty of time to park and get checked in. Guests may enter the venue starting at 1 p.m. We encourage guests to arrive early to allow time for parking and locating seats.
The Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC) Parking Deck is recommended. It is directly connected to the venue. More information on available parking options around GRCC can be found on their website.
The Greater Richmond Convention Center has accessibility information available on their website.
Graduating students will not be able to leave items behind in the lineup room and should plan to keep any personal items with them throughout the ceremony. For more information on what guests are permitted to bring, please see the Greater Richmond Convention Center's website for a list of prohibited items.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, graduates will recess out of the Exhibit Hall. We encourage guests to plan a meeting location with their graduates outside of the Convention Center.
For questions regarding the School of Business Commencement Ceremony, please contact busceremony@vcu.edu.