Graduation for Spring 2025
General Information
The Cognitive Science Graduation Ceremony for Spring 2025 will be on the North Rotunda Steps Saturday, May 17th from 11:30am-1pm. In the event that on the day of the ceremony the University decides to follow its inclement or severe weather plan, the ceremony will take place in the Aquatic and Fitness Center from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.
We ask that all eligible graduates RSVP in order to attend the Program Graduation Ceremony. The survey can be accessed through the announcement email that all graduates should have received, or here. Even if you do not plan on attending, we ask that you still complete the survey and indicate your intention to not attend.
Eligibility
The Cognitive Science Graduation Ceremony is open to all those of our majors who are eligible to participate in University's graduation ceremony. Per the College of Arts and Sciences:
The University conducts a graduation ceremony each May to recognize and honor those students who have completed all degree requirements during the previous academic year.
Students who graduate at the end of the summer or fall semesters are invited to fully participate in the May ceremony the year following their graduation, at which time their names will appear in the program. Students who have an expected graduation term of August posted in SIS by April 30 are eligible to participate in a limited fashion in the May ceremony prior to their graduation. August graduates can receive tickets and regalia, and can participate in the Final Exercises ceremony on the Lawn; however, their names will not appear in the graduation program, and eligibility to participate in departmental ceremonies is determined by each department. See the Major Events webpage for more information.
Guests
Graduates may bring up to six (6) guests with them to the Cognitive Science Graduation Ceremony.
Photography
Photo Specialties of North Carolina will be our official photographer. The photographers will take pictures of every graduate as they receive their diploma. Within 3 days of graduation, each graduate will be contacted at their UVA email address with a link to a digital proof of their picture. Graduates also receive a free color proof by mail and information about ordering within 7 days of graduation. Proofs are free for graduates to keep. There is no obligation for students to purchase anything. Questions regarding photo options and ordering information may be directed to:
PHOTO SPECIALTIES
P.O. Box 3600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 967-9576
1-800-722-7033
Parking
Complimentary parking for graduates, families, and guests will be available at Scott Stadium and at John Paul Jones Arena with shuttle bus service to Central Grounds. Buses will load at the entrance of the Student Activities Building (located in the Scott Stadium west parking lot) and near the west entrance of the arena. Return shuttles to these lots will run continuously from Central Grounds throughout Saturday afternoon. Parking is also available in the Emmet/Ivy parking garage ($5 per vehicle), which is about a 10 minute walk to the Lawn (no shuttle service). Guests staying in on-Grounds Housing during Finals Weekend are encouraged to park in the S6 parking lot at Scott Stadium, nearest the Student Activities Building, as well as across from the Gooch/Dillard Residence Area. More information regarding Finals Weekend parking is available here.
Accessibility
Requests related to accessible parking, seating, transportation, or any other accessibility-related services should be directed to the Office of Major Events. Please refer to their website for general information. Their contact information is listed below for specific requests.
Email: uvagraduation@virginia.edu
Phone: 434-982-3099
Note: if you graduated in an earlier Fall or Summer semester and are eligible to participate in the Spring 2025 Graduation Ceremony, please contact Eric Dynarski at cogsci@virginia.edu so that we know to expect you at this year's Ceremony.