Students

Things to Consider

• All participants will be required to go through a metal detector. Arriving early helps to ensure you walk on time.  

• The University’s clear bag policy will be in effect and bags be subject to search.  

• Everyone wearing an outer garment (ex. an academic robe or coat) will be asked to open it for a visual inspection.  

• Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Visit the Public Safety, Policies, & Security page for additional information, including a list of prohibited items.  

• At the end of the Final Exercises ceremony, the grand marshal, platform party, and faculty will recess up the Lawn. Following the recessional, the ceremony will officially conclude, and graduates and guests may leave their seating area.

• With so many people on the Lawn for Final Exercises, cell service is likely to be limited. We recommend for you and your guest to establish a post-ceremony meeting location before arriving to the Lawn.  

Additional Reminders

• The deadline to correct or update your name that will appear on your diploma is May 1, 2025. Complete the SIS Primary Name Update form on UREG's website. 

• Complete the Class of 2025 UVA First Destination Survey on Handshake, which takes approximately 3 minutes. 

Assembly & Procession

Updated: January 14, 2025