Starts at 9:45am The Ceremony Starts at 10:00am
2025 Hampton University Commencement Sunday May 11th
At Hampton University, we take pride in recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students during our commencement ceremony. It’s a time-honored tradition that marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
This year, we are pleased to announce that all schools will come together to share in this special occasion. As a unified institution, we believe in celebrating the collective accomplishments of our diverse student body.
Join us on Sunday, May 11th, as we gather at the esteemed Hampton University Convocation Center to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates.
We invite you to join us in honoring our students’ achievements and inspiring them as they embark on the next phase of their journey. Together, let’s celebrate success and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
We look forward to seeing you at Commencement 2025.
Below are some tips that we think will aid students in their preparation for graduation:
- Be sure to check your name as it appears in the system. This is how it will be on your diploma. Remember, there is a $75.00 charge to have a name change on your diploma.
- Verify your permanent grade/billing address. This is where your diploma will be mailed.
- Remember that temporary grades ( I ) an incomplete takes time to be changed to permanent grades. Take care of these well before graduation.
- If you are taking a correspondence course to fulfill your last requirements: Let the instructor know, that you plan to graduate at the end of the semester.
- Make sure all work is completed 4 weeks prior to Commencement Day.
- Your graduation will depend on the early arrival of your grade at the Registrar’s Office.
- Check your degree candidacy. It is correct?
- Your academic department will determine whether you have met all major requirements (Undergraduate students only).
- A student’s name will not appear in the Commencement Program whose application for graduation does not reach the Office of the Registrar by the priority deadline.
Below are some tips that we think will aid students in their preparation for graduation:
- Be sure to check your name as it appears in the system. This is how it will be on your diploma. Remember, there is a $75.00 charge to have a name change on your diploma.
- Verify your permanent grade/billing address. This is where your diploma will be mailed.
- Remember that temporary grades ( I ) an incomplete takes time to be changed to permanent grades. Take care of these well before graduation.
- If you are taking a correspondence course to fulfill your last requirements: Let the instructor know, that you plan to graduate at the end of the semester.
- Make sure all work is completed 4 weeks prior to Commencement Day.
- Your graduation will depend on the early arrival of your grade at the Registrar’s Office.
- Check your degree candidacy. It is correct?
- Your academic department will determine whether you have met all major requirements (Undergraduate students only).
- A student’s name will not appear in the Commencement Program whose application for graduation does not reach the Office of the Registrar by the priority deadline.
Congratulations Class of 2025
To our guests (Friends and Family)
Commencement 2025 – HUPD Traffic & Parking Guidance
The Hampton University Police Department congratulates all the graduating members of the Class of 2024. We hope you feel HUPD’s work providing a safe and secure campus contributed to the great outcome you have achieved and celebrate.
Your Commencement will be the biggest HU event of the year, and with that comes traffic and parking challenges. HUPD urges you to read and consider the below information.
All Participants:
- Arrive early – give yourself plenty of time.
- Help reduce congestion – reduce vehicle numbers and ride share as much as possible.
- Consider using the free shuttle buses from the downtown Hampton parking garages, where parking is free, see attached imagery for pick up and drop off locations.
- Use I-64 exit 268 Mallory St. to arrive and depart by way of the V.A. hospital, to avoid the congestion on Settlers Landing Rd, Wm. R. Harvey Way and Emancipation D
Our commencement ceremony is professionally photographed for future promotional use. These images capture the essence of the event, showcasing the achievements of our students and the vibrancy of Hampton University. They are utilized across various platforms to highlight our academic excellence and inspire future scholars.
Future Alumni Spotlight
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Graduates
ORDER REGALIA ONLINE:
DEADLINE MARCH 17, 2025
ORDER YOUR 2025 COMMENCEMENT REGALIA
Step into the digital realm by visiting:
- Select HAMPTON UNIVERSITY and Click on CAPS & GOWNS
- Select the Diploma that matches the essence of your degree (i.e. BA or BS)
- If you need all items, PURCHASE A PACKAGE. If you need a hood and tassel because you already have your Convocation Cap & Gown, simply order the HOOD AND TASSEL.
The significant items for your Commencement Ceremony Include:
BACHELOR’S/MASTER’S/DOCTORATE’S ROBE WITH THE HU EMBLEM
- CAP
- HOOD
- TASSEL
Follow through the purchasing process for your selected items.
Orders will ship to the address listed at the time of purchase.
PRINT AND KEEP THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR YOUR RECORDS
Contact: 1-800-854-7464
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Hampton University
154th Commencement Ceremony
May 12, 2024
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The Commencement ceremonies will premiere May 14, 2023 at 10AM.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Graduation Information
In an effort to ensure the health and safety of all participants and attendees, proof of the COVID-19 vaccination will be required for graduates and all attendees. Only fully vaccinated individuals may attend. The vaccination requirement includes children. If a child is not of vaccination age, he or she may not attend.