Main Commencement Weekend Schedule

  • Friday, May 9

    Richmond College Culmination & Reception, 2:00pm-3:30pm

    Breed Pavillion B & C, Queally Center

     

    PPEL Reception, 2:30pm-3:30pm

    Whitehurst Living Room, Whitehurst

     

    International Education Reception, 3:00pm-5:00pm

     International Commons & Courtyard, Carole Weinstein International Center 

     

    Journalism Reception, 4:00pm-6:00pm

    Journalism Lobby, Weinstein Hall 

     

    Student Center for Equity and Inclusion Senior Celebration, 6:30pm-8:00pm

    Jepson Alumni Center 

    Join us for this special event as we celebrate our diverse seniors and families for their resilience, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence in their academic journey. The event will feature heartfelt reflections from our seniors, recognition of family and loved ones that supported them, and conclude with seniors receiving their cords and pins to wear proudly on commencement day.

    For questions please contact us at scei@richmond.edu

  • Saturday, May 10

    Phi Beta Kappa Reception, 11:00am-12:00pm

    Whitehurst Living Room, Whitehurst 

     

    Health Studies Reception, 11:00am-12:00pm

    Garden of the Five Lions, Weinstein Hall

     

    History Department Graduation Celebration, 1:00pm-3:00pm

    Humanities Commons, Humanities Building 

    The University of Richmond History Department welcomes you to its annual Graduation Celebration for History Major and Minors. 

     

    Sciences Reception, 1:00pm-3:30pm

    Gottwald Science Center Atrium

     

    Jepson Finale, 2:00pm-3:00pm, reception to immediately follow

    Alice Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center

     

    English Department Senior Reception, 2:00pm-4:00pm

    Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Hall

     

    Political Science Reception, 2:30-3:30pm

    Garden of the Five Lions, Weinstein Hall

     

    School of Arts & Sciences Reception, 3:00pm-5:00pm

    Alice Haynes Room, Tyler Haynes Commons

     

    Robins School of Business Wine & Cheese Reception,4:00pm-6:00pm

    Moelchert Commons, Robins School of Business

    Mingle with Robins School faculty and staff. The event will be held both inside and outside the Robins School. Casual attire recommended.

     

    Geography, Environment & Sustainability, Global Studies, LALIS, and LLC Reception, 5:00pm-6:00pm

    International Commons, Carole Weinstein International Center

     

    Candlelight Ceremony, 9:00pm

    Westhampton Lake, Graduates meet at the University Forum

    Candlelight Ceremony, one of the University’s longest-standing traditions, is the last time the senior class comes together before graduation. The night before Commencement, graduates line the banks of Westhampton Lake holding lit candles. A selected graduate will give remarks, students sing the alma mater, and the ceremony is capped off with a brilliant fireworks display.

     

  • Sunday, May 11

    Graduation Dining, 9:00am-12:30pm

    Heilman Dining Center

    Graduates and their families are invited to join us for a special graduation meal in the Heilman Dining Center to celebrate Commencement. 

     

    Baccalaureate, 10:00 am

    Cannon Memorial Chapel

    Baccalaureate is a multifaith worship service that recognizes the important milestone of graduation as we give thanks for our students and their achievements and look forward to the contributions each will make in the years ahead. All are welcome.

     

    Graduate Walk, 12:15pm

    For graduating seniors, every corner of campus can hold memories of their time at Richmond.  The Graduate Walk encourages graduates to relive those moments while winding their way through the iconic campus one last time as students to check-in for Commencement. Full route here.

     

    Main Commencement, 2:00pm-5:00pm

    Robins Center Arena 

    Doors open at 12pm.