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Regalia (cap, tassel, and gown) is required for Final Convocation and Commencement. No purchase required. Pre-order regalia online no later than March 1.

Pick up regalia at Senior Fair on April 14, 2026.

Questions about regalia should be addressed with the Office of College Events via email to ccary@hsc.edu.

Photography
The College will again utilize local photographers to capture images of our graduates. You may purchase your son’s images for one set price.

• Formal cap and gown photos will be captured during the Senior Fair on Thursday, April 14. These are optional. If you would like these images of your son, please encourage him to participate. He does not need to register in advance. We will have pre-steamed gowns, hats, etc. for use during the fair.
• Photographers will be on-hand on Commencement day to capture your son’s graduation. Each graduate will be photographed during the diploma hand-off on stage and as he leaves the stage for a more celebratory shot. However, we also photograph them from line-up to champagne toast, so there may be additional images.
• The College agrees to provide digital copies of these specific photos to you for a set price of $75, which includes two potential batches of images (cap & gown, and Commencement day).
• To purchase your son’s pictures, please submit the following form:

Order formal commencement photos

The College will release a public photo gallery of images after Commencement. This gallery includes broad imagery across the day and is free of charge.

Videography
Memories Videography provides our videography services, including the live broadcast. The video will include footage not found anywhere else, to include graduate interviews during lineup. If you would like to order a copy of the video (download, DVD, or Blu-ray) please make your request:

Memories Videography Request

Parking will be directed by Campus Police and event staff.

Accessible Parking And Special Services
The College will provide golf carts to transport guests with mobility or health issues to the Commencement Day ceremony, reception, and parking areas. Upon arrival, you may request accessible parking.

ASL services available by request to: ccary@hsc.edu

Commencement will be held outdoors on the Venable Lawn. Guests should arrive prepared for weather conditions to include umbrellas (clear) or ponchos, and weather appropriate attire. All are encouraged to bring bottled water.

Please monitor the College website and student email Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning for updates in case of inclement weather.

Unsafe or undesirable forecasted weather may lead the College to enact the rain plan for the baccalaureate and/or commencement ceremonies. Once this call is made, it will not be reversed even if the weather forecast changes.

Family and friends who are not planning to attend in-person are able to watch the Commencement ceremony live. 

Business Office
Students must have all financial obligations settled with the College before they may receive their diploma or have transcripts released. Please contact the Business Office at (434) 223-6223 if you have any questions regarding financial obligations.

Room Check-Out and Key Return

Check-out: Office of Residence Life, Brown Student Center

• Rooms must be clean, free of debris and personal property
• Students will be charged for the cost of any debris removal or damages
• Failure to complete check-out process results in fines of up to $50

Saturday, May 9, 2026: all College-owned student residences will be closed, locked, and vacated and keys must be returned to 2nd Floor, Brown Student Center by 4:00 p.m.

Address questions to the Office of Student Affairs by email to jschrader@hsc.edu.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Senior Fair | Venable Hall | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Receive your regalia (cap, tassel, and gown), check on any business obligations, take optional senior portraits. Reserve your regalia online at https://go.hsc.edu/graduateregalia

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Final Convocation | Johns Auditorium | 11:30 a.m.
Seniors line up in full regalia at 11:15 a.m. on the Brown Student Center lawn.
During this ceremony, students are recognized for their scholastic and leadership achievements over the past academic year.

Sunday, May 3, 2026
Closure of Residence Halls | Noon
All Residence Halls will close by noon. Retain your room key for your return on Friday, May 8. Contact the Office of Residence Life if accommodations are needed from May 3-8 (i.e., for International or out-of-state students).