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Commencement

Spring Commencement

Senior Salute

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Room


Commencement Staff Volunteer Meeting

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Hart International Plaza


Commencement Rehearsal

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Hart International Plaza


Senior Class Group Photograph

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Vaughn Chapel steps


Baccalaureate

This event will last approximately one hour; all graduates and their families are invited to attend.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Vaughn Chapel


Graduate Reception

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 5:15 PM
Location:


Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Friday, May 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Vaughn Chapel


2026 Commencement Ceremony

Graduates line up at 8 AM in full regalia in Franklin Hall Quad.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Hart International Plaza
Rain Location: Swartz Gym and Classrooms (limit four tickets per graduate.) Indoor viewing will be available in the Panthers Den in Franklin Hall and Garber Hall #106.

Watch Online: Live Stream Video


Regalia, Class rings, Announcements, Diploma Frames, and more

Click here to visit Herff Jones to order regalia, class rings, announcements, diploma frames, and more.

graduation photos

Photo Specialties is Ferrum College’s official graduation photographer. Each graduate will have a photo taken as they receive their diploma. A free color proof will be sent to the student’s current mailing address and will include a password for online viewing.

Proof delivery timeline:

There is no obligation to purchase prints. To receive an email notification as soon as your photos are available online, please visit www.photospecialties.com to pre-register.

If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact Photo Specialties at info@photospecialties.com or call 1-919-967-1700.

Commencement Dress code

Please dress in your full regalia—including cap, gown, and hood—to participate. While caps may be decorated, we ask that you avoid wearing shorts, jeans, flip-flops, or sneakers to help maintain the ceremony’s formal and celebratory spirit.

transcript requests

Click here to visit the Office of the Registrar for detailed information about ordering official transcripts.

Looking for help?

For accessibility information, please contact Brenda Martin at (540) 365-4211. Remote viewing will also be available in the Panthers Den in lower Franklin Hall and in Garber Hall #106.

Contact Info

Address:
Office of Registrar
John Wesley Hall, Room 106

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