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Virginia Tech sets dates/times for in-person commencement ceremonies
There will be 15 ceremonies May 10-16
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Virginia Tech will host 15 ceremonies at Lane Stadium from May 10 to May 16, which will be grouped by the university’s colleges.
Each student is allowed to have up to four guests and must register by April 16.
The virtual university commencement for all students will be held on Friday, May 14 at 6:15 p.m., and degrees will be conferred at this ceremony.
Here’s the schedule for this spring’s ceremonies:
Monday, May 10
Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 12
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