Important Information for Graduation

Averett’s 2025 Commencement ceremony will take place May 10 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 9 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.

Watch your AU email address for more information.

Graduation Check List – Spring/May 2025 Commencement & Degree Conferral

  1. Apply for Graduation via Self-Service. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 4, 2025.
  2. Contact Advisor/Student Success Coach (Averett Online Students) to insure all degree requirements have been met.
  3. 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.
  4. Order Cap & Gown (This only needs to be done if you plan to attend May 2025 ceremony)

Tickets

Graduates will receive 5 tickets to distribute to their guests at graduation rehearsal on May, 9, 2025.

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.