• Graduates must arrive at Blue Ridge Community College no later than 5:15 p.m. on May 14 to TEDC Room 213. Bring cap and gown.
• The diploma cover you receive at graduation will not include the diploma. Curriculum diplomas will be mailed to you after graduation day.
• What to wear: Graduation is a formal ceremony; therefore, we request that graduates dress neatly and appropriately. Graduates without shoes or wearing sneakers as well as jeans will not be allowed in the processional (bring bobby pins for cap).
• All candidates for graduation from degree, diploma, and certificate programs are required to participate in graduation exercises unless excused by the Vice President for Student Services.

Personal Belongings: There is no secure place to store personal belongings (i.e., purses, coats) during the Commencement ceremony.

Parking for Parents/Guests: Parking for parents and guests will be available near the Technology Education and Development Center via East Campus Drive off of College Drive. Security personnel and College staff will be available to provide direction.

• Campus Map and Directions

Seating: The only reserved seating for commencement is for graduates and faculty. All other seating is on a general admission basis for relatives and friends. Therefore, no ticket for admission is necessary and there is no limit on the number of guests.