Class of May 2024: Commencement Registration Form
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will celebrate its graduating class with an in-person commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.  Seating is limited. 

Regalia (a cap with tassel and gown for bachelor's students and a cap with tassel, gown, and hood for master's and doctoral students) is required to participate in Commencement. Information for purchasing regalia can be found on the VCU Commencement website.

Please note the university-wide commencement will also be held on Saturday, May 11 in the same venue -- Greater Richmond Convention Center -- from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information, visit -- https://commencement.vcu.edu/graduation-info/. To RSVP to the VCU Commencement Ceremony -- Click here. 

Wilder School Ceremony
Saturday, May 11, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A, 1st Floor
403 N. 3rd St. Richmond, VA 23219

Graduate check in begins at 4:00 p.m. in room E11abc, 1st Floor
Line Up Begins at 4:45 p.m. in room E11 abc, 1st Floor
Doors open to public at 4:00 p.m. in Exhibit Hall A

If you plan to attend the in-person Wilder School ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, please complete the form below. After you register, a confirmation email will be sent. To change your registration, please click "edit response" in the confirmation email. For questions, email: wilderschool@vcu.edu.

IMPORTANT: Any student expecting to graduate must also complete the University Graduation Application. More information can be found here: https://rar.vcu.edu/graduation/graduation-application/.

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Email *
Full Name  *
List the name you would like announced as you walk across the stage. 
Name pronunciation - provide the phonetic spelling of your name *
Example: Rihanna Jackson; Phonetic pronunciation: ree-AH-nah JACK-sun

NOTE: This will be used to help the announcer pronounce your name as you walk across the stage. In addition, you may send an audio file to wsadvisor@vcu.edu.
VCU email address *
V# (start with the letter V and include all numbers) *
Your Wilder School degree program *
Bachelor Degree (undergraduate student)
Your Wilder School degree program *
Masters Degree (graduate student)
Your Wilder School degree program *
Doctorate Degree (doctoral student)

For Ph.D. students only: If you also plan to attend the University-wide ceremony at 10:00 a.m., please fill out this VCU Commencement Ceremony RSVP Form to ensure your name is read at the doctoral hooding portion of the ceremony. Responses are due by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Please note that form will be used to line up doctoral students.
Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate
NOTE: This can be earned on its own, or in conjunction with another master's or doctoral degree.
List any secondary and or additional Wilder School Majors or certificates
Use the "other" option if your double major is outside of the Wilder School.
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Your VCU minor (optional)
Use the "other" option if your minor is outside of the Wilder School.
Estimated number of guests attending *
NOTE: For the Wilder School ceremony tickets for guests are not required. Seating for guests is available on a first come, first served basis. Doors to Exhibit Hall C will open at 4p.m. for guests.
Check yes if you will still have course work left to complete during the Summer 2024 semester. *
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