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Find out when Virginia Tech’s graduation is for the year and get information on how to participate virtually.
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Introduction
virginia tech will hold its commencement ceremonies for the class of 2020 on May 9 and 10, 2020.
History of Virginia Tech
virginia tech was founded in 1872 as a land-grant college. The school has grown over the years, adding new programs and locations. The main campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with satellite campuses in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Roanoke.
Virginia Tech offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to its more than 34,000 students. The school is organized into seven colleges: Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Business, Engineering, Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Natural Resources and Environment, and Science.
The school’s sports teams are known as the Hokies and compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. The football team has won 12 conference championships and appeared in 32 bowl games, most recently the 2019 Belk Bowl.
The virginia tech campus
Virginia Tech’s 2,600-acre campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, roughly halfway between Roanoke and Lynchburg. The town of Blacksburg has a population of 42,620, and the metropolitan area has a population of 309,089.
Virginia Tech academics
Virginia Tech academics are on a semester schedule, with Fall and Spring semesters each lasting about 15 weeks. There is also a brief summer session. Virginia Tech graduation typically takes place in May, though some students may opt to graduate in December. If you’re not sure when your Virginia Tech graduation will be, you can check the academic calendar for more information.
Virginia Tech athletics
The virginia tech hokies are the athletic teams that represent Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Hokies participate in the NCAA’s Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 23 varsity sports.
Virginia Tech traditions
Virginia Tech is rich in tradition and pageantry. Conferring of degrees at graduation is steeped in history and symbolizes the academic achievements of our students. Below are some FAQs related to Tech’s commencement ceremonies. If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact the University Commencement office at 540-231-5179 or [email protected]
When is Virginia Tech Graduation?
The university holds two commencement ceremonies each year, one in May and one in December. The May commencement ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students receiving degrees from the university’s seven colleges. The December commencement ceremony is for doctoral candidates and those receiving master’s degrees from the Graduate School.
Where is Virginia Tech Graduation?
The May commencement ceremony is held on the Drillfield, weather permitting, or in Lane Stadium if inclement weather exists. The December commencement ceremony is held inside Cassell Coliseum.
How do I find out who my guest speaker will be?
The university does not release the names of guest speakers until all arrangements have been finalized, usually a few weeks before the ceremony. However, we encourage you to check back here for updates as we get closer to commencement weekend.
Virginia Tech student life
Virginia Tech offers opportunities for students to get involved on campus and in the surrounding community. There are more than 650 student organizations, including academic, athletic, religious, political, fraternity and sorority, service, and social organizations. Students can also participate in campus media outlets, such as the student newspaper, radio station, and yearbook.
Virginia Tech graduation
The date for Virginia Tech’s graduation is set by the university’s academic calendar. The commencement ceremony usually takes place on the Saturday before Memorial Day.
