UVA School of Architecture — Final Exercises 2025
The University of Virginia’s 196th Final Exercises and the School of Architecture’s Ceremony in honor of our graduating class will be held Friday, May 16 - Sunday, May 18.
The School of Architecture invites you to join us in celebration —
Valedictory Exercises
Friday May 16, 2025
3:30pm - 5pm
John Paul Jones Arena
Before the Class of 2025 walks down the Lawn at Final Exercises, they will pay tribute to their fellow classmates and their time spent at the University at the Valedictory Exercises ceremony. This unique ceremony includes the presentation of the Class Gift and University and Class Awards as well as a speech from a keynote speaker, who is chosen by the class. This year's keynote speaker will be announced closer to the time of the event. All members of the UVA community, the graduating class, and guests are invited to attend.
Ticketing
Tickets are not required.
Additional Ceremonies and Celebrations
Friday May 16, 2025
Various Times and Locations
Additional University-wide ceremonies and celebrations will take place on Friday May 16th including the Multicultural Graduation Ceremony, Joint Commissioning Exercises for Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Candidates, Donning of the Kente Ceremony, and the Fourth-Year Class Party.
School of Architecture Reception
Saturday May 17, 2025
3pm - 4:30pm
Campbell Hall
Join us for an informal reception in honor of all our graduating students, with light fare, and a showcase of student work to kick-off our celebratory weekend. Families and guests are welcome.
Ticketing
Tickets are not required.
University-wide Final Exercises
Sunday May 18, 2025
9am - 11am; Guest entrances open at 7am
The Lawn
Final Exercises include an academic procession of graduates and faculty down the Lawn and the conferral of degrees. The ceremony lasts for approximately 2 hours. This year's Final Exercises speaker will be announced closer to graduation.
Ticketing
Tickets are required to attend — all tickets will be electronic for Final Exercises 2025. Each graduating student receives six (6) tickets for guest seating on the Lawn for use by family and guests. Degree candidates do not need a ticket to attend Final Exercises but will need to be wearing academic regalia to gain access to the Lawn.
More details about ticketing, severe-weather plan, safety and security, remote viewing locations, and live webcasts will be shared closer to the event date.
School of Architecture Ceremony
Sunday May 18, 2025
12pm - 2pm
John Paul Jones Arena
This special ceremony for A-School graduates includes select speakers and individual recognition of each graduate and their academic accomplishments. Graduates will be presented with ceremonial scrolls and graduation awards will be announced. Families and guests are welcome.
Ticketing
Tickets are not required.
Inclement / Severe-Weather Location
The inclement and severe-weather locations are the same — the School of Architecture ceremony will take place at JPJ Arena regardless of weather.
Class of 2025 — Request for Photos:
A slideshow of photographs will be on display during the School of Architecture Reception at Campbell Hall. We invite all graduating A-School students to share photos of themselves and their peers through this upload link (if you are sharing many images, please upload a zipped folder):
https://virginia.app.box.com/f/6841c670f54b40e993227bc386634de2
The Office of Major Events will be sharing more details regarding parking and accommodations closer to the time of the event.
Find more details at:
https://majorevents.virginia.edu/finals
We look forward to sharing this important milestone with our graduating class!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Saskia Santen (ss9dv@virginia.edu).