We are pleased to inform you that Old Dominion University will be conducting its in-person Commencement ceremonies at Chartway Arena on May 5 at 6:00pm for the Spring Class of 2023 - Advanced Degree Ceremony for all colleges and schools.

(Masters, Education Specialists, and Doctorial Candidates)

Tickets will be required for all guests attending each ceremony. 
•   All guests must have a ticket to enter the Chartway Arena. Tickets are only distributed to qualified graduating students. All children over the age of 2 require a ticket. Children 2 years of age or younger are not required to have a ticket if they can sit in a parent's lap.(Full ticket policies for students)

•   If you do not have a guest ticket, auxillary viewing will be provided. Auxillary viewing is located in the Big Blue Room of the Chartway Arena.Please follow the signage to the entrance on 43rd Street. Guests in auxillary viewing will see the processional enter the building (it enters via the multipurpose room) and then view the remainder of the ceremony on-screen.