Graduation 2026
Graduation 2026 - Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Joan Perry Brock Center, Longwood University, Farmville, VA.
Visitor's Guide for the Joan Perry Brock Center: https://www.longwood.edu/jpb/visitorsguide/
Special Note: Decorum
If you and your guests choose to attend the graduation ceremony, please show respect and dignity to your faculty, your fellow graduates, and their families by remaining for the entire event. It is not appropriate or acceptable to walk out before all fellow graduates attending have been recognized and the ceremony has officially ended. If you or your guests are not able to stay for the entire ceremony, please watch the streaming broadcast online from home or a remote location.
Graduation Application Deadlines
Spring 2026 - March 15, 2026
Video of last year's information session for a general idea. New sessions will be posted soon.
Graduation Photos
Photo Specialties will be capturing special moments at Commencement!
Use the QR code (or click for link) to view your photo proofs. Don't miss your chance to keep the memory forever!
Graduation 2026 Video and Live Stream
Graduation will be streamed for anyone unable to attend.
Please use this link to view during graduation: https://grad.memoriesvideography.com/SVCC-streaming
This link also provides the option to order a copy of the graduation video.
SVCC Cap and Gown Information
Students participating in Graduation 2026 can order their academic regalia by visiting https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/southsideVA and entering "Southside Virginia Community College". Per the vendor, the last day to order your Cap and Gown online is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees.
Note: Students must wear SVCC regalia -- high school cap and gown will not be allowed.
Regalia order includes Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood. Additional items and packages may be available.
For purchasing assistance, please review these directions.
Graduation Schedule & Maps
Southside Virginia Community College
2026 Graduation
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Longwood University
Joan Perry Brock Center
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23901
TIME SCHEDULE: Everyone will assemble in assigned rooms between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. The processional will march at 9:30 a.m. sharp!
8:00 a.m. - Graduates
All Graduates should report to the Willett Hall Gymnasium to get their reader card and assemble for the processional. (Staff members will be directing graduates.)
8:30 a.m. - Faculty, administration and guests assemble in rooms as follows:
President, President’s Council and Platform Members | Willett 113 |
Administrators and Professors | Willett 111 |
Associate and Assistant Professors, Instructors, Adjunct Faculty | Willett 111 |
9:30 a.m. - Processional will march!
Participants will march in the following order in the processional:
Faculty Marshall
Speakers
President
Board Members
President’s Council
Registrar
Administrators
Faculty by Rank
Adjunct Faculty
Graduates
The program will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Diplomas
SVCC is live with Parchment Diploma Services. Students will receive digital and printed diplomas directly from Parchment.
An email will be sent when the digital diploma is available for download.
Contacts for Information
Contacts for Information:
PTK - Shayna Kendall-Maxey, shayna.kendall@southside.edu
PTK - Caitlin Maloney, caitlin.maloney@southside.edu
Student Services - Leslie Perkins, leslie.perkins@southside.edu
Registrar/Admissions - Shana Dix, shana.dix@southside.edu
Graduation Ceremony Coordination - Cindy Mason, cindy.mason@southside.edu
Ticket Information
Tickets will be required for all guests, with a limit of four tickets per graduate.