The main ceremony honors all bachelor's degree candidates, followed by breakout ceremonies for specific colleges/schools.
May 16, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
S.B. Ballard Stadium, and more
The 144th Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, is a single event with two parts. It begins with the Main Ceremony at S.B. Ballard Stadium at 9:30 a.m. Breakout ceremonies for each college/school will immediately follow.
Main Ceremony Location: S.B. Ballard Stadium, 49th Street and Bluestone Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23529
Breakout Ceremony Locations:
- S.B. Ballard Stadium - Strome College of Business, College of Arts and Letters, College of Sciences
- Chartway Arena - Batten College of Engineering and Technology, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies, School of Cybersecurity, School of Data Science
- Kaufman Mall - Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, Joint School of Public Health