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Spring Commencement 2026 - Saturday, May 16, 2026

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
Spring Commencement

Undergraduate and Master's Degrees

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Burruss Hall

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

  • School of Communication

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

  • Department of Science, Technology, and Society
  • Department of English
  • Department of Sociology
  • School of Public and International Affairs
  • Department of Religion and Culture

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

  • Department of Philosophy
  • Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures
  • Department of Political Science
  • David H. Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

  • Department of History
  • Department of Human Development and Family Science
  • School of Education

 

Order of Events

  • Processional
    • Please Stand
  • National Anthem
  • Opening Remarks
    • Laura Belmonte
      Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
  • Student Message
    • Emma Roshioru
      College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences 2026 Outstanding Student
  • Reading of Names
    • Department/School Faculty and Leaders
  • Closing Remarks
    • Laura Belmonte, Dean
  • Turning of the Tassel
    • CLAHS Outstanding Students
  • Recessional
    • Please Stand

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony.
Graduates need to arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of their assigned ceremony.

 

Parking Suggestions for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Ceremonies

General Parking

  • Perry Street Garage (free during ceremonies)

  • Old Turner Street Lot

  • Pamplin Lot

  • Hahn Lot

ADA Parking

  • Perry Street Garage

  • Old Turner Street Lot

  • Pamplin Lot

  • Hahn Lot

  • Davidson Hall area (accessible spaces nearby)

  • Drillfield (temporary ADA spaces for ceremonies)

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University Commencement

Virginia Tech’s Commencement is
Friday, May 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Lane Stadium

 

Graduate School Commencement

PhD and Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Programs

Blacksburg

Wednesday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m.

 

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