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Winter Commencement

December 12 and 13, 2025! Get ready for your Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony and Undergraduate Ceremony with schedules, livestream links and guest information to ensure a smooth and exciting graduation experience.
Students standing while being recognized at a Winter Commencement.
Stay tuned for more information about the 2025 Winter Commencement!
  • The Graduate Hooding and Commencement Ceremony will be Friday, December 12, 2025.
  • The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will be Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Commencement Security Measures

The safety of our campus community remains our highest priority. All attendees for the Graduate Hooding Ceremony and the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony should be prepared to go through a security screening before entering the commencement venues. The OpenGate security system allows for efficient and non-invasive screening, helping to maintain a safe environment while minimizing delays. In addition, we are partnering with an event security contractor to assist in this effort, and they will be dressed in green if you require assistance or need help. View the university's clear-bag policy and prohibited items listing.

Livestream

A link to a livestream of the commencement ceremony will be available from the University homepage, on this website and Radford University's Facebook 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. #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

  • Parking is free and available throughout campus. Main campus parking map [PDF]
    • Lot A is reserved for disabled (with DMV issued permit) and special guest parking only. 
    • All other lots throughout campus are available for commencement guest parking. 
    • Radford Transit provides fare free transit within the Radford community, including to and from campus. View available routes.

Accessibility Services

Graduates who may need accommodations for Commencement Services should contact the Center for Accessibility Services (CAS) at 540-831-6350, 540-922-1176 (VP) or cas@radford.edu.

  • 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. 
  • For guests requiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services during the ceremony, contact the Center for Accessibility Services at 540-831-6350 or cas@radford.edu.
  • Service animals are permitted but this does not include service animals in training or ESAs.

Program Booklet

Programs will be available at the Bondurant Auditorium entrance upon entering the venue.

Available for purchase

  • Flowers

On-site assistance

Look for University volunteers wearing Radford University lanyards stationed at the Bondurant Auditorium entrance and throughout the venue before, during and after the ceremony.

Lost and found

Please email commencement@radford.edu to report lost and found items. Items will be kept for 30 days.

Inclement weather

December 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 Radford University's Facebook.

First Destination Survey

We're excited to see what you are doing upon graduation as you make a positive impact in the Commonwealth and beyond. Please take 3 minutes or less to complete the First Destination survey today! All participants will be entered into a drawing to win an Apple iPad 11th  Generation from the Center of Career and Talent Development!