Commencement is the central event in our academic calendar as well as the culminating event in our students' education. Faculty play an important role in the success of Commencement and their participation is meaningful to our graduates.

Faculty members lined up on stage at EVMS Commencement 2022

All full-time and part-time faculty, community faculty, Associate and Assistant Deans are encouraged to participate in The Class of 2025 Advanced Degree Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School and EVMS School of Health Professions at Old Dominion University scheduled Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. EDT at Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA, 23529.

This section provides instructions and deadlines for faculty to RSVP to attend and more. The deadline to register is Friday, March 7, 2025.

Registration for ancillary events such as White Coat Ceremonies, Military Commissioning and other celebrations will open in March. Instructions will be sent by email. The deadline to register for these events is Wednesday, April 23, 2025.


Find more details about this year's Commencement. For questions or additional information, please contact VHS Special Events.