December 2025 Commencement
Friday, December 12, 2025
Program of Events
Strategic Affairs and Research Initiatives
VCU School of Business
Academic Programs and Student Success
VCU School of Business
About Today's Speaker
Pamela Kiecker Royall, Ph.D.
Head of Research, EAB
Pamela Kiecker Royall, Ph.D., is a national higher education researcher and former VCU marketing professor.
A Minnesota native, she holds degrees from Carleton College, Minnesota State University and the University of Colorado Boulder. Royall joined VCU in 1996, chaired the Department of Marketing and founded the Interactive Marketing Institute before building a prolific research career.
She now serves as head of research for EAB’s Marketing and Enrollment Solutions division, leading national survey programs that have reached over 2 million students, families, educators and enrollment leaders.
In Richmond, Royall and her late husband, Bill Royall, established Try-Me, an uptown art space featuring contemporary works from their collection, and she has supported arts organizations across the region while serving on multiple boards. She is a trustee of Virginia Union University and Carleton College and chairs the Advisory Board for the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU.
Graduation Resources
Photography
As each graduate is handed their diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer with Photo Specialties. If you agreed to have your contact information shared, a free color proof and password for online viewing will be sent to your current mailing address. You are under no obligation to purchase prints.
To receive an email notification the moment your photos are online, please visit the Photo Specialties website to register. If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, contact info@photospecialties.com or call (800) 722-7033.
Diploma and Degree Details
For December 2025 graduates, diplomas will be mailed beginning February 27, 2026.
VCU now offers certified digital diplomas (CeDiplomas). You’ll receive an email from CeCredentialTrust with a download link when available, and digital diplomas can be downloaded beginning Feb. 27, 2026.
The official conferral date for December 2025 degrees is Dec. 20, 2025. Degrees will be posted to graduates' transcripts on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for students who have satisfied all degree requirements and received final approvals.
Before requesting official transcripts, be sure to check your academic transcript in eServices to confirm your degree has posted.
Stay Connected
Congratulations! As you move forward into an exciting future, you can feel confident knowing that you are part of the VCU Business Alumni Society (BAS), which is now more than 40,000 graduates strong.
The primary purpose of BAS is to support the educational and career goals of our students and graduates. We invite you to get involved through social events, networking, career opportunities, mentoring and more. To stay involved, please visit the alumni resources page or join our LinkedIn group.
About VCU Business
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business is at the forefront of business education and opportunity creation.
Since 1937, the School of Business has grown into a nationally ranked, globally recognized institution. With over 40,000 alumni, our graduates have built careers and hold leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, startups and more.
The School of Business, its programs and faculty have received national recognition from top publications such as U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek, CEO Magazine and AdAge. Learn more about VCU Business.