Upcoming Commencement dates
Fall 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, December 19, 2008
- University Commencement Ceremony | 11 a.m. | Cassell Coliseum
- Graduate School Commencement Ceremony | 3 p.m. | Cassell Coliseum
Note: There are no individual College or departmental ceremonies held in the fall.
Spring 2009 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, May 15, 2009
- Graduate School Commencement Ceremony | 3 p.m. | Cassell Coliseum
- University Commencement Ceremony | 7:30 p.m. | Lane Stadium
This is the main Commencement Ceremony for Spring Semester. Students process onto Worsham Field at Lane Stadium, but are recognized only by College — not individually. Diplomas are awarded during the Saturday ceremonies.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
- College and Departmental Ceremonies (diplomas distributed) | Times to be determined
Fall 2009 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, December 18, 2009
- University Commencement Ceremony | 11 a.m. | Cassell Coliseum
- Graduate School Commencement Ceremony | 3 p.m. | Cassell Coliseum
Note: There are no individual College or departmental ceremonies held in the fall.
General Information
Past Commencements
Spring 2008
- NBC News anchor and Virginia Tech alumna Hoda Kotb's University Ceremony address: Listen (MP3) | Watch (QuickTime)
Fall 2007
- Alumni Distinguished Professor E. Scott Geller's University Ceremony address: Watch [Run time 15:50]
- University Distinguished Professor Michael F. Hochella's Graduate ceremony address: Watch [Run time 16:16]
Spring 2007
Commencement Hotline
Get answers to your questions about Virginia Tech's Commencement ceremonies by calling (540) 231-3208.
Inclement weather
Should weather conditions develop and require a change in either venue or time of a ceremony, information will be posted the university homepage and the Virginia Tech News page, recorded on the University Weather Line (540/231-6668), and broadcast on WVTF-FM 89.1 and other select local media.
Tassel Colors
See a list of approved tassel colors for all colleges and disciplines.