L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

The Wilder School will hold its spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder will serve as the keynote speaker.

The university-wide commencement will take place on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A-D.

Graduates must arrive by 3:30 p.m.
Doors open to the public at 4:00 p.m.

Please note, Wilder School graduating students are required to complete this attendance form for application survey in addition to the official university graduation application.

>>View more info on the university graduation application

>>View the Wilder School Commencement Q&A document

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