History Commencement Ceremony

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Start time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Grace Street Theatre | 834 West Grace St.
Audience: Graduates and ticketed guests
Registration for tickets has closed. Please contact Kathleen Murphy (kmmurphy@vcu.edu) if you have any questions.
The history department commencement ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grace Street Theatre. Family and friends are invited to attend. Space is limited. RSVP and tickets are required.
Graduating students who have RSVP'ed can pick up their tickets at the history departments main office at 811 S. Cathedral Place Monday - Friday from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Graduates, on graduation day, please arrive at least 20 minutes early to sign in and line up. We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments. Guests, please also arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in and secure seats.
All are welcome to join us in STEM, room 216 (817 W. Franklin St.) following the ceremony for a reception with refreshments. We will be streaming the ceremony in STEM, room 216 for non-ticketed guests.
See also information about the VCU commencement ceremony scheduled for May from 10 a.m. - noon. Graduates are required to RSVP.
Event contact: Kathleen Murphy, kmmurphy@vcu.edu