Undergraduate Commencement – Family & Friends

It’s time for the big day!

Commencement is a big day for our graduates at Bluefield University and family and friends are central to the experience. Visitors are encouraged to review the information below to help plan their visit to Bluefield University for the commencement ceremony. We can’t wait to see you!

Time
Commencement ceremonies for students completing an undergraduate program at Bluefield University are scheduled for Friday, November 20, 2026 (5:00 p.m.) and Saturday, May 1, 2027 (10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.).

Students must submit a graduation application through MyBU on the Student > Electronic Forms page by Saturday, September 19, 2026, to participate in the November 2026 ceremony or by Sunday, November 1, 2026, to participate in a May 2027 ceremony. More details, including graduation requirements and regalia information, are available on our Graduation page.

Location
The commencement ceremony will be held on the Bluefield University campus at 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, Virginia in Harman Chapel (#11 on the Campus Map).

Parking
Family and Guest parking will be available along the front entrance of campus (#17, 16, 15 on Campus Map). The parking lot directly behind Shott Hall (#14 on Campus Map) will be reserved for graduates, faculty, staff, and volunteers.

Parking for those with limited mobility will be available near VanDyke Circle between Rish Hall (#10 on the Campus Map) and Harman Chapel (#11 on the Campus Map).

Video
Commencements will be recorded and shared through the Bluefield University YouTube channel.

Photos
A campus photographer will be taking pictures throughout the ceremony. Family and friends are welcome to take photos after the ceremony on or near the stage area as well as outside around campus.