Please see below for a listing of 2025 Commencement Week events. In addition to the institutionally planned events, there are many program-specific graduation events, some of which are listed below. You will receive more information from your respective program administrators regarding these events. Please note that this may not be a complete list, as planning is still underway. Additionally, event details are subject to change, so please check back regularly for updates.

Registration for the 2025 EVMS Legacy Advanced Degree Ceremony and ancillary events such as White Coat ceremonies and other celebrations will open in early 2025.

Date TBA

  • Virtual Commencement Information Session (Mandatory for Class of 2025) ▪ Time TBA

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

  • New Alumni Welcome Party - EVMS School of Health Professions ▪ 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

  • New Alumni Welcome Party - EVMS School of Medicine ▪ 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, 2025

  • Military Commissioning & Recognition Ceremony ▪ 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ▪ (invitation only)
  • Master of Physician Assistant Awards & White Coat Ceremony ▪ 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Master of Public Health Celebration of Excellence & Delta Omega Induction Ceremony ▪ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 16, 2025

  • Master of Science in Counseling & Art Therapy Graduate Symposium & Awards Ceremony ▪ 12 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Master of Health Sciences, Pathologists' Assistant White Coat Ceremony ▪ 2 to 3 p.m. 
  • Master of Surgical Assisting Awards & White Coat Ceremony ▪ 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Induction Ceremony & Reception ▪ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ▪ (invitation only)

Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • EVMS Legacy Advanced Degree Ceremony ▪ 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. ▪ Chartway Arena

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