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Louisiana Graduation Class of 2024

Louisiana Graduation Class of 2024

Tags: graduation

Location:Fant-Ewing Coliseum

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, May8th

GRADUATIONCHECK-IN*

8:00 am- 4:00pm | MPR 129-132

Your graduation portraits with cap and gown will be taken at this time. The Registrar's office will distribute check-in times.

Thursday, May9th

MILITARY PROMOTION CEREMONY

1:00 pm | Room 107

(Military graduates arrive at 12: 30 pm)

GRADUATION REHEARSAL*

3:30 - 4:30 pm | Fant-Ewing Coliseum

GRADUATION PRECEPTION

6:00 PM - 8:00 pm | Clarke M. Williams Innovation Campus Awards reception, hors oeuvres and live music

Friday, May10th

GRADUATION CEREMONY*

10:00 am - 12;30 pm | Fant-Ewing Coliseum

(graduates with family hooders arrive by 9: 00 am)

The Coliseum is located onULM’sCampus and parking is located at the facility. Attendance is required for all graduates.

GRADUATION RECEPTION

12:30 pm - 2:00pm | VCOM-Louisiana

Merch Fair, tours, dessert, and diploma pick-up

DIPLOMA PICK- UP*

12:30 pm - 4:00pm | Lecture Halls 1 & 2

Note: diplomas will only be issued to the graduate and will not be mailed.

Events marked with * are mandatory

Ordering Regalia

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Info (PDF)

While in Monroe

Diploma Frame Information

Church Hill Classics

Handcrafted in the USA and custom-­sized specifically for the official Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine diploma.

Campus: Louisiana
When: May 10, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT

Auburn Graduation Class of 2024

Auburn Graduation Class of 2024

Tags: graduation

Location: Neville Arena (formerly Auburn University Arena)

Schedule of Graduation Events (PDF)

Ordering Regalia

Information and Guidelines for Ordering Student Regalia for Graduation

Please click the link below to order your graduation regalia. This link will take you to the R. M. Hendrick Graduate Supply House website. The information you provide will help ensure that you receive appropriately sized regalia. The graduation fee you have already paid covers the cost of your regalia. On the ordering page, make sure to select “Yes” to the statement “I have reviewed my responses above to verify accuracy” before clicking the submit button. Additionally, you will be able to keep your regalia as a memento of your graduation from medical school.The deadline for placing your order isMonday, March 18, 2024, at midnight.

Website:

(Once you are on the site, read through the information on the cover page, then click “Complete your Order” to go to the ordering page).

If you have any questions about ordering regalia, please contact Paige Oglesby atpoglesby@auburn.vcom.eduor Meredithe Kelsoe atmkelsoe@auburn.vcom.edu.

Information and Guidelines for Ordering Family Hooder Regalia

SWAGƵallows select family members to support you on stage as you are hooded during the graduation ceremony. While the President will present your D.O. hood and place it on you, certain family members are invited to be with you.This opportunity is only available to your spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, brothers/sisters, aunts/uncles, andONLYif they have aD.O. orM.D. degree.Family friends, mentors and family-like individuals are not included, and no other degrees are permitted. The cost for renting family hooder regalia is $76.00 and you can pay with a credit card online.

*Family regalia is rented and IS NOT to be kept. It must be turned in after the ceremonybefore you can receive your diploma!

Any student with a family hooder must complete this survey for the family hooder to participate in graduation:

Thedeadline for placing the order for Family Hooder regalia is Monday, March 18 at midnightand family hooders will order and pay for their regalia directly on the website. The student will pick up the family member’s regalia when they pick up their own regalia.

*For questions about family hooders, please contact Paige Oglesby atpoglesby@auburn.vcom.edu.

Diploma Information

Each graduate will receive two copies of their diploma. You may choose to get both framed. This year we have two framing companies available for you to use based on your preference.

The first is Cameragraphics located in Auburn, AL. The second is a national vendor, Church Hill Classics. Both deliver exceptional quality framing. More information about both is listed below.

Cameragraphics

To Order

  • Orders are now closed. See below for Church Hill Classics Framing options

Order and Payment deadline: Monday, April 10, 2024, at 4 PM CST

After you submit your form, you will be directed to PayPal to pay for your order. If you have any issues with payment, please call CameraGraphics at (334) 821-2524 and ask for the Framing Department.

It is the buyer’s responsibility to pay for their order.

Cameragraphics is a local business in Auburn, Alabama. With over 40 years experience they are well known for their work with many businesses around town including Auburn University. Highlights of this service include:

  • Solid Wood Frames
  • Conservation UV Protective Glass
  • Acid-Free Materials
  • Dust Cover on Back with Hanger
  • SWAGƵMedal
  • Drawing Print of VCOM-Auburn

Framed Diploma(s) will be completed with diploma inserted andpicked up graduation weekend after family regalia is returned.

Church Hill Classics

Handcrafted in the USA and custom-­sized specifically for the official Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine diploma.

Hotel Accommodations

SWAGƵis working with area hotels to accommodate traveling family and friends.

Hotel Info (PDF)

While In Auburn

The Auburn / Opelika area has many beautiful sights, activities, restaurants, and places to stay for visiting guests. To explore options you have while visiting for graduation we highly recommend checking out

AOTourism

AOTourism is a fantastic initiative through the local Chamber of Commerce that highlights everything offered in the Auburn / Opelika area.

To find specific information please follow the links below:

  • Lodging Accommodations:
  • Dining Availability:
  • Schedule of Local Events:
  • Shopping:
  • Directions for Traveling to Auburn / Opelika:
  • Transportation Services:
Campus: Auburn
When: May 11, 2024 1:00pm to 3:00pm CDT

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2024

Carolinas Graduation Class of 2024

Tags: graduation

Location:Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Dress:Business casual attire

Graduates, Faculty, Stage Party, and Family Hooders arrive by 9:15

Schedule of Events (PDF)

Ordering Regalia

Diploma Frame Information

Church Hill Classics

Handcrafted in the USA and custom-­sized specifically for the official Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine diploma.

Hotel Information

Hotel Block Info (PDF)

Campus: Carolinas
When: May 18, 2024 10:00am to 1:00pm EDT

Virginia Graduation Class of 2024

Virginia Graduation Class of 2024

Tags: graduation

Location:Cassell Coliseum
Dress:Business casual attire

Graduates, Faculty, Stage Party, and Family Hooders arrive by 12:15 PM

Schedule of Events (PDF)

Parking

Parking passes are not needed on Sundays (Do not park in Service Vehicle or handicap space unless proper tags are displayed). Ceremony attendees and participants can park in the lot at the corner of Washington and Beamer Way (aka Lot 1 or Coliseum West lot). Additional parking is available in Lot 2 and 4 on the other side of the football and softball fields.

Cassell Coliseum Parking (PDF)

Virginia Tech Parking Quick Guide Map (PDF)

Area Guide

VCOM's Guide to the New River Valley (PDF)

Ordering Regalia

Diploma Frame Information

Church Hill Classics

Handcrafted in the USA and custom-­sized specifically for the official Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine diploma.

Hotel Information

Residence Inn - $189
Or Call 540-750-4400

The Inn at VA Tech - $153 to $173
Or Call 540-231-8000

Courtyard by Marriot - $124 to $134
Or Call 540-552-5222

Hilton Garden Inn - $179
Or Call 844-202-4693

Hyatt Place - $189
Or Call 540-552-7500

SureStay By Best Western Christiansburg Blacksburg - $99 to $129
Or Call 540-381-0500

For reservations made over the phone, mention that you are traveling for VCOM’s Graduation Ceremony to receive the group rate.

Campus: Virginia
When: May 19, 2024 1:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
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