Important Information for Graduation
Averett’s 2026 Commencement ceremony will take place May 9 beginning at 10 a.m. inside the E. Stuart James Grant Center located at 707 Mount Cross Road, Danville, VA 24540. See the sections below for specifics about applying for graduation, tickets and other deadlines and information.
Graduation rehearsal will be on Friday, May 8 at 2 p.m. in the Grant Center. Graduates will receive an email with their check-in times for rehearsal and graduation day.
Please expect to check-in between 1-1:45 p.m. on Friday and between 8-8:45 a.m. on Saturday morning.
More information, including an announcement on when Spring 2026 graduation applications open, will be sent out at a later date.
Students who wish to participate in the 2026 ceremony, but will graduate in August or December of 2025 must indicate on their graduation application that they will attend the ceremony.
Graduation Check List – Fall/December 2025 Degree Conferral
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- Apply for Graduation via Self-Service. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
- Contact Advisor/Student Success Coach (Averett Online Students) to insure all degree requirements have been met.
- Review your student account balance and make arrangements to pay any outstanding fees. A how-to video on making payments within your student portal can be found here.
- Order Cap & Gown (This only needs to be done if you plan to attend May 2026 ceremony.
- The link to order graduation regalia for the 2026 graduation ceremony will be live in early Fall 2025. Only students who have indicated they plan to participate in the ceremony will need to place an order.
- Connect with Career Services to meet with an advisor who’s happy to review your résumé and cover letter or discuss your career goals and job search strategies.
Tickets
Graduates will receive 5 tickets to distribute to their guests at graduation rehearsal on May 8, 2026.
Graduation Applications
Senior Deadlines & Info
Deadlines for graduating seniors and important information for Graduation Day
August & December Degree Conferral
Information about August/December Conferral and how to apply
Accommodations & Directions
Overnight accommodations fill up quickly. You are strongly encouraged to make your reservations early. If you need directions or information on restaurants and hotels find them here.
Honors at Graduation
Information on eligibility for academic honors at graduation.
Invitations, Cap & Gown & Gifts
Information on how to purchase your cap and gown as well as other graduation mementos.
Financial Aid Procedures
Information on entrance and exit counseling for students who borrow under the Federal Family Education Loan Program and the Federal Perkins Loan Program for the first time.
Photographs
A professional photographer will take a photo of your graduate as he/she receives a diploma. Each graduate will be contacted by mail and given the opportunity to purchase a photo package to commemorate the event. Families and friends are welcome to take photos and video, but are asked not to walk in front of special guests or the stage area during the ceremony.