- Friday, May 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. - Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)
- Friday, May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. - Advanced Degree Ceremony (All Colleges and Schools to include the EVMS School of Health Professions)
- Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. - Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies (All Colleges and Schools) Breakout ceremonies will immediately follow.
Ceremony for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School (MD Program Only)
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 1:30 p.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: Michael Joseph Bono, MD (MD ’83, Emergency Medicine Residency ’86)
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Advanced Degree Ceremony (All Colleges and Schools)
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Doors Open: 4:30 p.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: Bruce L. Rubin, Ph.D., Associate Orofessor and Chair of Department of Finance, Strome College of Business
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Undergraduate Degree - Main Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Ceremony for Bachelor’s Degree Candidates from all colleges and schools
Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium, 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Gates Open: 8:00 a.m. (Tickets required for entry)
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- For S.B. Ballard Stadium Ceremony on Saturday:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located at Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
- For Chartway Arena Ceremony on Saturday:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located at 45th Street and Constant Center cutout
- For Kaufman Mall Ceremony on Saturday:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
- Shuttles will run continuously.
- For S.B. Ballard Stadium Ceremony on Saturday:
- Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Commencement Speaker: Bryan K. Stephens, president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Chamber
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
The 144th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, is a single event with two parts. It begins with the Main Ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Students will pick up their reader cards at the University Webb Center, which they will use at their respective college or school breakout ceremonies immediately following the Main Ceremony.
Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium, 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage near Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located at Bluestone Avenue at S.B. Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround)
- Shuttles will run continuously.
- Restrooms: Located inside S.B. Ballard Stadium.
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Watch the livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Locations:
- Constant Center 43rd Street Garage
- Constant Center 45th Street Garage
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located at 45th Street and Constant Center cutout
- Shuttles will run continuously.
- Restrooms: Located inside Chartway Arena
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- The breakout ceremonies will include a graduate stage crossing and will immediately follow the main ceremony.
Please refer to the information below for locations and details of the individual college and school's ceremony.
Location: Kaufman Mall, 4821 W. Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508
- Parking Map
- Nearest ADA Parking Location:
- 49th Street Stadium Garage on Bluestone Avenue
- Nearest Shuttle Stops:
- Closest Shuttle Stop is located Bluestone Avenue at SB Ballard Stadium (Lot 8 turnaround).
- Shuttles will run continuously.
- Restrooms: Located inside Webb Student Center.
- Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Watch the Livestream: A livestream will be available to celebrate and join your graduates.
- Inclement Weather: Please refer to this page for the latest ceremony information.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. Ceremony
- 12:30 p.m. Ceremony
The 145th commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the Chartway Arena.
Location: Chartway Arena, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508