Graduation

Graduation 2024

Graduation 2024 - Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

Joan Perry Brock Center - #60, Longwood University, Farmville, VA.

Link for the Graduation Information Session recording from April 9th, 5pm:
https://vccs.zoom.us/rec/share/9i9o-gwZ9PKtC3Vq84q1kYvu9BwBhZ5QLhyP5iRQ1pWcWYn2eoTfkEkha8DCyucV._AIM5KHgeZkAHywv?startTime=1712681219000Ceremony Information

Tickets will be required for all guests attending Graduation 2024. Graduates will receive an email from the ticketing system at Longwood - Joan Perry Brock Center. The email will give specific directions on obtaining the tickets which can be printed with a barcode or electronic with a barcode. Tickets are limited to 6 per graduate and will need to be presented at the door to enter Graduation. Tickets are free.

Ceremony Information

The Graduation ceremony will be held on the campus of Longwood University on Saturday, May 11 at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place in the Joan Perry Brock Center (see yellow star). All Graduates will go to the check-in tent in front of Willett Hall and then assemble in Willett Hall Gymnasium (see green star) for the processional.

Bag Policy

Only bags that are smaller than 14 inches long, 14 inches tall and 6 inches wide are permitted at Joan Perry Brock Center and all bags are subject to search upon entering the arena. No luggage and no bags or backpack larger than the permitted size will be allowed. Joan Perry Brock Center reserved the right to refuse items which may cause a danger or disruption to the event or to other guests, or which are in breach of building policies and/or the list of prohibited items. Any guest who declines to be searched or is in possession of prohibited items may be denied entry or ejected from Joan Perry Brock Center.

Graduation Application Deadlines

Spring 2023 - March

Summer 2023 - June

Fall 2023 - October

Apply for Graduation

SVCC Cap and Gown Information
Academic Regalia will be available for purchase at both campus Bookstores beginning Friday, March 8. However, please call the Bookstore before coming to make a purchase of cap and gowns.
Store Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Phone number is: 434-736-2021 (Keysville) or 434-949-1023 (Alberta)
Cap and Gown Information
Cap and gowns for students will be available for sale at each campus Bookstore. Additionally, there is a link on each campus Bookstore site (https://www.bkstr.com/southsidevccstore/shop/graduation) to place orders online. To march in the processional, all students must wear full academic regalia which includes, the cap, gown, hood and tassel. The cap, gown and tassel come in a set and the hood is purchased separately. Individual prices for the cap and tassel only are for students who want an extra as a keepsake.

Cap, Gown and tassel set - $45.00
Hood - $33.50 (required - must purchase separately)
Cap only - $8.50
Tassel only - $5.00
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed to you in late June. Dual Enrollment diplomas will be mailed later due to graduation dates at your high school. Be sure to check your mailing address online to make certain it is correct.
Contacts for Information
Contacts for Information:
PTK - Shayna Kendall Maxey, shayna.kendall@southside.edu
PTK - Caitlin Maloney, caitlin.maloney@southside.edu
Student Services - Leslie Perkins, leslie.perkins@southside.edu
Christanna Campus Bookstore - Amy Burton, 1404544@follett.com
Daniel Campus Bookstore - Angie Price, a.price@follett.com
Registrar/Admissions - Shana Dix, shana.dix@southside.edu
Graduation Ceremony Coordination - Cindy Mason, cindy.mason@southside.edu
Graduation Schedule
Southside Virginia Community College
2024 Graduation
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:30 a.m.
Longwood University
Joan Perry Brock Center
Farmville, VA 23901

TIME SCHEDULE: Everyone will assemble in assigned rooms between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. The processional will march at 9:30 a.m. sharp!

8:00 a.m. - Graduates
All Graduates should report to the check-in tent in front of Willett Hall and then assemble in Willett Hall Gymnasium for the processional. (Staff members will be directing graduates.)

8:30 a.m. - Faculty, administration and guests assemble in rooms as follows:
President, President’s Council and Platform Members         Willett 113
Administrators and Professors                     Willett 111
Associate and Assistant Professors, Instructors, Adjunct Faculty     Willett 111

9:30 a.m. - Processional will march!

Participants will march in the following order in the processional:
Faculty Marshall
Speakers
President
Board Members
President’s Council
Registrar
Administrators
Faculty by Rank
Adjunct Faculty
Graduates

The program will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

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