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Congratulations, Class of 2023!

The faculty and staff of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences are excited to join your families and friends in celebrating your graduation with you!

CLAHS Commencement 2022, Photo by Andrew Adkins

Spring 2023 Photos


 

College Commencement


The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Commencement Ceremony is Friday, May 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Lane Stadium.

 

University Commencement

Virginia Tech’s Commencement is
Friday, May 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Lane Stadium.

 

Graduate School Commencement

Virginia Tech's Graduate School Commencement
Wednesday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m.

Graduate School Commencement (Washington D.C. Metro Area) 
Sunday, May 14 at 1 p.m.

Watch Commencement Livestream


 

University Commencement

May 12, 2023 - 8:30 a.m.

CLAHS Commencement

May 12, 2023 - 3:30 p.m.

Graduate School Commencement

May 10, 2023 - 3:30 p.m.

 

Celebrate on Social Media


Virginia Tech Social Media

Tag your photos and videos with #HokieGrad and #VT23 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!



College of Liberal Arts and Humans Sciences Social Media

Tag the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences on InstagramFacebook, and Twitter!

Twitter and Instagram: @vt_liberalarts
Facebook and TikTok: @vtliberalarts


 

Commencement Program


Spring 2023 Program

  • PROCESSIONAL
    • Please Stand
  • NATIONAL ANTHEM
  • OPENING REMARKS
    • Laura Belmonte, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
  • STUDENT MESSAGE
    • Salwa Balla, Outstanding Student of the Year, International Public Policy and National Security & Foreign Affairs, Class of 2023
  • READING OF NAMES
    • Amy Allen, Assistant Professor, School of Education
    • Victoria Lael, Director of Undergraduate Studies and Instructor, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
    • Irene Leech, Associate Professor, Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management
  • CLOSING REMARKS
    • Laura Belmonte, Dean
  • TURNING OF THE TASSEL
    • Jessica Russell, Phi Kappa Phi Medallion Receipient, Communication Science and Social Inquiry, Class of 2023
  • RECESSIONAL
    • Please Stand


 

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences’ Outstanding Senior of the year


Class of 2023: Salwa Balla named Outstanding Senior

Salwa Balla
Salwa Balla has been named the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences’ Outstanding Senior of the year. Submitted photo.

Additional Student Celebrations


Undergraduate students have received honors in Arabic, Classical Studies, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.