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Rehearsal for the annual commencement event will be held on Thursday May 12, 2022, at 10 AM at Liberty University. The facility will open at 9 AM for graduates who wish to participate in the rehearsal; there will be no early admission. Only CVCC graduates will be admitted at 10 AM. Students should arrive no later than 9:45 AM to be placed in line. Students who arrive after 9:45 AM can watch the rehearsal in the stands, but will not be able to be placed in line for the rehearsal. While graduation rehearsal is not required, it is strongly encouraged that all graduates attend the rehearsal. Graduates are required to stay during the entire length of the graduation rehearsal; rehearsal will last until 12 PM. At 12 PM all graduates will be asked to vacate the facility as we will need to continue our set up for the event, so please plan accordingly. The facility will re-open at 5:00 PM for graduates and guests.
Aisle marshals will direct graduates and faculty how to recess.
Graduates are required to be in graduation regalia to participate in the ceremony. Students are able to purchase all graduation regalia from the CVCC bookstore. Graduation regalia includes, but is not limited to, cap, gown, tassel, and CVCC stole. Honors graduates will receive a gold tassel at the check-in for the ceremony. Graduates who are Phi Theta Kappa Members can wear the PTK stole in place of the CVCC stole. Members may also purchase the PTK Honor Cord as part of their graduation regalia.
Business attire is encouraged under gowns.
Dress or blouse and slacks/skirt. If you're wearing heels, be sure to try them on before the ceremony to ensure they are comfortable. You will be walking down stairs. Low heeled or flat shoes are highly recommended.
Dress shirt with slacks (tie optional) and dress shoes.
Please note these specific exclusions: no flip flops, tennis shoes, or jeans
If you wish to donate your cap/gown/stole for future graduates in need contact the College Registrar or it can be dropped off at the Admissions & Records Office.