Schedule of Events

 Friday, May 12, 2023 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • EVMS Waitzer Hall, Room 131

The Master of Public Health faculty, staff and Class of 2023 students will celebrate this year's academic milestones and accomplishments at the Celebration of Excellence. The gala evening event includes student and faculty recognition, as well as Practicum Poster Awards and the prestigious Delta Omega Induction Ceremony.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

For more information or to register, please contact the Master of Public Health Program at mphinfo@evms.edu or 757.446.6120.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • 5 to 7 p.m. • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association. Graduates will receive their EVMS Alumni pin and welcome gift.

Location: Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 1901 E. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the Bold Mariner building. 

Dress code: Casual

For more information, please email EVMS Alumni Relations or call 757.965.8500.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT • Virtual

The Class of 2023 is required to attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 10 a.m. EDT. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Find link to join the virtual information session. 

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 • 5 to 7 p.m. • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association. Graduates will receive their EVMS Alumni pin and welcome gift.

Location: Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 1901 E. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the Bold Mariner building. 

Dress code: Casual

For more information, please email EVMS Alumni Relations or call 757.965.8500.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

EVMS' Military Commissioning & Recognition Ceremony will be held in Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium on Thursday, May 18 at 11:30 a.m. During this annual Ceremony, graduating military physician assistant and public health students will be honored, and graduating military medical students will be formally commissioned into service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Doors will open to guests at 11 a.m. and the ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress Code:

• Military graduates from the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health programs should wear their service dress uniforms for their respective military branch.
• Military graduates from the Master of Physician Assistant program should wear business attire and their white coats, as they will not be formally commissioned until requirements are completed at a later date. 
• Retired military personnel may wear dress uniforms. All uniform and grooming standards apply as if on active duty.
• Civilian guest dress code is business attire.

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

This annual, invitation-only event recognizes the newest members of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. All EVMS-affiliated members of Alpha Omega Alpha, including faculty, alumni and students are cordially invited to attend and bring up to two guests.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 12 to 4:30 p.m. • EVMS Lester Hall, Room 135

The Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling Graduate Symposium celebrates the achievements of graduates from this program. The Symposium is open to all EVMS faculty, staff and students. Families, alumni, community preceptors, and art therapists are also cordially invited to attend. Continuing education credits may be awarded for this event.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus .

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Kiera Dorsey at dorseyks@evms.edu or 757.446.5895.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 2 to 3 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Master of Health Sciences, Pathologists' Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony which officially signifies their transition from trainee to trained medical professional. 

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Cheryl Taylor at taylorc@evms.edu or 757.446.7123.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 4 to 5 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Master of Surgical Assisting graduates don long white coats during this ceremony which officially signifies their transition from trainee to trained medical professional.

This event is open to MSA graduates, faculty and guests. Graduates may register up to 8 guests.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Jennifer Land at landjj@evms.edu or 757.446.5779.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 4th Floor, Marriott Ballroom

Master of Physician Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony to signify their transition from student to practitioner.

This event is open to MPA graduates, faculty and guests. Graduates may register up to 7 guests.

Parking/Transportation: Parking is available at Waterside garage, Main Street garage, or at several nearby City of Norfolk parking garages. View parking options and fees here. At times, a flat fee (cash only) is required upon entry. Norfolk Waterside Marriott is also easily accessible via The Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system. Use the stop at MacArthur Square Station to access this venue.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 5 to 6:30 p.m. • Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 1st Floor, Norfolk Ballroom

Celebrate with fellow graduates from the School of Health Professions at a reception the evening before Commencement. Enjoy live music, a complimentary drink, hors d'oeuvres and desserts with family and friends.  

Tickets: To attend the School of Health Professions Reception, a ticket for entry is required. Each graduate is entitled to receive a total of 4 tickets (one for you and 3 tickets for guests).  Additional ticket requests may be accommodated.

Ticket Pick Up: Regardless if you registered in advance, students may pick up tickets from their respective program administrators from Monday, May 1 - Thursday, May 11, between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 4:30 p.m. 

Event details: The reception will have limited seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students or guests needing special accommodations can indicate so upon registration. Hors d'oeuvres with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be offered. Each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket. A cash bar will be available for additional drink purchases.

Parking/Transportation: Parking is available at Waterside garage, Main Street garage, or at several nearby City of Norfolk parking garages. View parking options and fees here. At times, a flat fee (cash only) is required upon entry. Norfolk Waterside Marriott is also easily accessible via The Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system. Use the stop at MacArthur Square Station to access this venue.

Dress code: Business or Cocktail Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Friday, May 19, 2023 • 6:30 to 8 p.m. • Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 3rd Floor, Hampton Ballroom

Celebrate with fellow graduates from the School of Medicine at a reception the evening before Commencement. Enjoy live music, a complimentary drink, hors d'oeuvres and desserts with family and friends. 

Tickets: To attend the School of Medicine Reception, a ticket for entry is required. Each graduate is entitled to receive a total of 4 tickets (one for you and 3 tickets for guests). Additional ticket requests may be accommodated.

Ticket pick up: Regardless if you registered in advance, MD students may pick up tickets from the Student Affairs office from Monday, May 1- Thursday, May 11 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Event details: The reception will have limited seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students or guests needing special accommodations can indicate so upon registration. Hors d'oeuvres with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be offered. Each guest will receive a complimentary drink ticket. A cash bar will be available for additional drink purchases.

Parking/Transportation: Parking is available at Waterside garage, Main Street garage, or at several nearby City of Norfolk parking garages. View parking options and fees here. At times, a flat fee (cash only) is required upon entry. Norfolk Waterside Marriott is also easily accessible via The Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system. Use the stop at MacArthur Square Station to access this venue.

Dress code: Business or Cocktail Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT • Norfolk Scope

Commencement is an important occasion at EVMS. For our students, it culminates years of exceptional academic performance. It also provides our distinguished faculty an opportunity to celebrate our strong educational mission and to seal a life-long bond with our graduates.

The Commencement Ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m. EDT and lasts approximately two to three hours. While the Commencement Ceremony does not have a guest limit or require tickets, family and friends must register in advance to attend. 

Download the official EVMS Commencement 2023 Program.

Below is a brief timeline for the day:

• 8 a.m. - Exhibition Hall doors open for faculty, official platform party and graduating students
• 8:30 a.m. - Students must check in for robing at Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall
• 8:45 a.m. - Arena doors open for family, friends and guests (general admission)
• 10 a.m. - Ceremony processional promptly begins
• 1 p.m. - Ceremony concludes (estimated time)

Note: Following the ceremony, graduates and returning alumni will return to the Exhibition Hall and will then proceed to the fountain outside the Norfolk Scope to meet their guests. It is recommended that graduates and returning alumni do not schedule post-ceremony events with family and friends until after 1:30 p.m.

Family and guests may find additional information about the ceremony.

Please check the Commencement website regularly for updates and/or weather notifications. For emergency contact information day-of, please call 757.965.8500.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 • 2 to 4 p.m. • Hilton Norfolk The Main, 4th Floor, Momentum Foyer

Reproductive Clinical Science graduates, faculty and guests are invited to a lunch reception immediately following the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony. Academic achievement awards will be presented during the luncheon as well.

Dress Code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Dr. Liang Yu at YuL@evms.edu and/or Latwana Whitehurst at whiteHL@evms.edu or 757.446.8482.