Ceremony Details
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Ceremony: 7:00 p.m.
Doors: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Siegel Center
1200 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23284
Contact: busceremony@vcu.edu
Livestream Video
Thank you for joining us at the Spring 2025 VCU Business Graduate Commencement!
Watch a recording of the ceremony here or below.
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 VCU Business students and graduates. We invite you to get involved through social events, networking, career opportunities, mentoring and more.
To stay involved, please visit our alumni resources page or join our LinkedIn group.
Celebrate your success
Accepted a job? Starting a business or joining the military? We want to hear about your next step!
Fill out the First Destination Survey below to:
• Celebrate your achievement
• Inspire future grads
• Help strengthen VCU School of Business rankings
After completing the survey, stop by Business Career Services in Snead Hall, room B1102, to pick up your free congratulatory gift—a VCU Business performance zip-up!
Questions? Contact Julia Wingfield at jhwingfield@vcu.edu. Summer hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Diploma and Degree Details
For May 2025 graduates, diplomas will be mailed starting June 30, 2025.
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 June 30, 2025.
The official conferral date for May 2025 degrees is May 17, 2025. Degrees will be posted to graduates' transcripts on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 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.
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.