A student in graduation regalia holds up his diploma and sticks out his tongue

VCU faculty in graduation regalia line up on stage at a commencement ceremony

A student in graduation regalia embraces a woman in a dress in front of a VCU International Studies banner while another graduate looks on smiling

A student in graduation regalia holding a bouquet of flowers stands between a man in a suit and a woman in a dress and head scarf

A student in graduation regalia receives a diploma from a faculty member in regalia

Graduation 2025

On Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, the College of Humanities and Sciences transformed into a hub of celebration as more than 1,100 graduates crossed the stage to receive their well-earned degrees.

These remarkable students, hailing from 17 diverse departments, two schools, and numerous specialized programs, had finally reached the finish line of their academic journey.

The weekend buzzed with infectious energy — proud families cheered, friends embraced, and everywhere you looked, faces beamed with pride and joy.

Commencement speakers reminded those on stage to not think of graduation as an ending, but rather as a grand beginning. These newly minted graduates are now equipped and ready to make their mark on the world, armed with knowledge, skills, and endless possibilities ahead of them.

Here’s to our incredible Rams — the future is yours!