Spring 2013 Commencement Ceremonies

Commencement multimedia

• Photos: Commencement
• Video: University Commencement highlights
• Video: University Commencement Ceremony
• Video: Graduate School Commencement Ceremony
• Video: President Steger's address
• Video: Donning of the Kente ceremony
• Photo: Commencement preparation

May 17-19, 2013

• Download the 2013 Spring Commencement Program (PDF)
• Download the Spring Ceremony Guide
• Parking and Road Closures 
• Public Access to Ceremony Venues 
• Diploma Pickup Schedule for Ceremonies Held on Friday

Note: There is no limit to the number of guests you may bring to the ceremonies you plan to attend.  Tickets are not required.

Graduate School Commencement Ceremony: Friday May 17, 2013 - 8:30 a.m. - Cassell Coliseum - 2 Hours

• Speaker: Swiss science and technology counselor Christoph Ebell to deliver 2013 Graduate School Commencement address

University Commencement Ceremony:  Friday, May 17, 2013 - Noon - Lane Stadium/Worsham Field - 1 Hour (Students process onto the field and are recognized by college. Individual names are not called.)

• Speaker: Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger to give 2013 University Commencement address May 17
• Address from President Charles W. Steger

Spring Commencement College/Departmental Ceremonies: Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, 2013 - 1 ½ to 2 Hours

National Capital Region Ceremony:  Sunday, May 19, 2013 – 1:30 p.m. Center for the Arts, George Mason University

• Speaker: National security expert Austin Yamada to address 2013 National Capital Region graduates

Future Commencement Dates

Fall 2013

• University Ceremony: Friday, December 20, 2013 - 11:00 a.m.  - Cassell Coliseum - 2 Hours (Undergraduate candidates will receive graduation materials as they cross the stage) Note: There are no individual college or departmental ceremonies held in the fall.
• Graduate School Ceremony: Friday, December 20, 2013 - 3:00 p.m. - Cassell Coliseum - 2 Hours

Previous Commencement ceremonies

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