UVa to split 2015 graduation ceremonies into two days

Charliesch
Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:27:28 +0000

With Rotunda re-construction moving ahead and concerns about the size of crowds, the U. did a survey about alternatives for 2015 graduation ceremonies. Most respondents preferred keeping the ceremonies on the Lawn, but splitting it into two days. The U. is now moving forward with that decision. The College and Grad Arts and Sciences will be one day, and all other schools will be another day. One would be Saturday and one would be Sunday, but the days have not yet been decided.

One of the big advantages of this option is that it does not require tight restrictions on the number of tickets.

This is also relevant because some people will soon be making hotel reservations for next year.

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