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The Greater Richmond Convention Center will be home to VCU's May commencement. (Photo courtesy of Greater Richmond Convention Center)

VCU will hold May commencement at Greater Richmond Convention Center

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Virginia Commonwealth University will hold its May universitywide commencement ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

VCU’s commencement will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. in the convention center’s first-floor exhibit halls. The convention center is located at 403 N. Third St. in Richmond.

“We are excited for this opportunity to bring all members of our community together to celebrate VCU’s Class of 2019 and grateful for our partnership with the GRCC,” said VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D.

Tickets will not be required for attendance at the ceremony. Seating for guests will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow seating also will be available at the site. The convention center doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for guests.

More information about commencement can be found at commencement.vcu.edu. Details continue to be finalized and updates will be communicated on the commencement website.