Spring Commencement

Livestreams

Links to the livestreams of the commencement ceremonies will be available from the university homepage, on this website and university social media platforms - Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for guests that want to view all of the excitement but are unable to attend. Live captioning will be available.

Photography

Radford University has contracted with GradImages to provide quality graduation photos of each student. Students can find their commencement photos taken by GradImages at gradimages.com. #RadGrads and families are also welcome to take photos of their special day after the ceremony on or near the stage area as well as outside around campus.

Parking

• Graduate Hooding Ceremony - Parking is free and available in Lot Z. There will be parking staff and University Police officers stationed to assist. Accessible parking is available with a DMV issued permit. Parking attendant will direct to specified areas.
• Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony - Parking is free and available across campus. Main campus parking map [PDF]

Accessibility Services

• Accessible seating for guests is available on a first come, first served basis. Once at the venue, university volunteers will direct guests to the designated accessible seating areas. However, if you are a guest with a disability that requires indoor seating for the Undergraduate Ceremony held outside on Moffett Lawn, please contact the Center for Accessibility Services by email.
• If you need an American Sign Language interpreter, please contact the Center for Accessibility Services by email.

Inclement Weather

Spring weather can be difficult to predict. We will monitor the forecast carefully and if severe weather appears likely to impact commencement, we will provide regular updates via email to our graduating students. Any changes to the commencement schedule will also be available on this website, university homepage and shared on university social media platforms - Facebook and X.