View or download a copy of the 2022 Graduate Commencement program.
If you have questions or concerns about your Graduation Requirements contact the Registrar's Office in Brock Hall, (434)395-2580.
All students who have indicated that they plan to participate in the May commencement ceremony will receive an email from NameCoach prior to the commencement ceremony.
If you feel that your name is unique to pronounce, please follow the instructions in the email to have a recording of your name shared with the Commencement Planning staff.
If you have questions, please contact graduate@longwood.edu.
If you have questions concerning access or need disability-related accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Resources Office at (434)395-2391 or email us at accessibilityresources@longwood.edu.
Accessible parking and seating will be available at a first-come, first serve basis. There is no need to make a reservation.
All degree and professional endorsement candidates must wear appropriate attire for the Commencement ceremony, which includes an academic cap and gown, hood and dark shoes. Members of the Alumni Office will be there to assist you with your Gown, Hood and Mortarboard.
Your gown is worn with the zipper in front.
Graduate students will have their hood placed on them during the ceremony. You will carry the hood into the ceremony draped over your left arm. When your name is called, the respective Deans will complete the hooding process as you walk across the stage.
The hood is worn with the velvet stripe showing in the front, draping over the shoulders to your back, and rolling over to expose the colors.
Safety pins will help secure your hood to your gown.
Don't wear bright colors on top that will detract from your hood.
The color of velvet hood stripe by degree:
The mortarboard should be worn so that the point marked "Front of Cap" is down on your forehead. This allows the mortarboard to sit flat on the top of your head
Bobby pins will help secure the mortarboard to your head.
Do NOT decorate the mortarboard as it will inhibit placing the hood over your head and mortarboard during the ceremony.
The tassel is worn on the left and should not be turned during the ceremony.
Graduating students will receive their diplomas by mail within 4-6 weeks after graduating.
Diploma size for undergraduate and graduate diplomas is 11” (width) x 14” (height)
The frames that fit the 11x14” frames are:
Diploma frames may be ordered from the Longwood Bookstore website.
Order online from the Balfour Website
During Commencement, professional photographers from Grad Images will take pictures of each graduate during the ceremony. They will have proofs available on their website by July 1st at www.GradImages.com.
Graduates and their families are invited to pre-register their contact information to receive notifications at the following link: http://gradimages.com/Preregistration.
Order Your Commencement DVD
A copy of the Commencement ceremony will be available for you to order on a DVD, Blu-ray, or Download through Memories Videography.
Graduation is a formal academic ceremony and a special day for the graduates and their guests. Please respect this occasion and all who worked so hard to get here by remaining seated and quiet during the ceremony.
Also, we ask that you please show respect for your fellow students and plan to stay for the entire ceremony.
Prohibited Items:
All cell phones and mobile devices should be turned to silent.
On-Campus Commencement Parking Directions to Longwood University
Accessible parking and seating will be available at a first-come, first serve basis. There is no need to make a reservation.
2022 Commencement Parking Map (pdf)
Entering Farmville: Route 460 East and West
Guests are requested to use Route 460 for entry into Farmville.
The Longwood Bookstore will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Only registered service animals are permitted.
Smoking is allowed in designated locations only.
Please contact us or email commencement@longwood.edu.