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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 15, 2027.

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 15. 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 $100, 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

Guests with mobility issues may be dropped off in the traffic loop directly behind Venable Hall. Or upon arrival, you may request accessible parking from the event staff handling traffic control.

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

Commencement is scheduled to be held outdoors on Venable Lawn. Tickets are not required for the outdoor commencement ceremony, and all guests are welcome.

Guests should come prepared for outdoor weather conditions and are encouraged to wear weather-appropriate attire, bring bottled water, and have a clear umbrella or poncho available if needed.

In the event of inclement weather in the forecast, please monitor the College website and student email for updates. Unsafe or unfavorable weather conditions, including forecasted conditions, may require the College to enact the rain plan for the baccalaureate service and/or commencement ceremony. Once a decision is made to move indoors, that decision is final and will not be reversed if weather conditions or forecasts later improve.

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 8, 2027: 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.

Thursday, April 15, 2027
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 22, 2027
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 9, 2027
Closure of Residence Halls | Noon
All Residence Halls will close by noon. Contact the Office of Residence Life if accommodations are needed (i.e., for International or out-of-state students).