Schedule of Events

 Friday, May 10, 2024 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • EVMS Lester Hall, Room 104 South

The Master of Public Health faculty, staff and Class of 2024 students will celebrate this year's academic milestones and accomplishments at the Celebration of Excellence. The gala evening event includes student and faculty recognition, as well as Practicum Poster Awards and the prestigious Delta Omega Induction Ceremony.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

For more information or to register, please contact the Master of Public Health Program at mphinfo@evms.edu or 757.446.6120.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • 5 to 7 p.m. • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association. Graduates will receive their EVMS Alumni pin and welcome gift.

Location: Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 1901 E. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the Bold Mariner building. Street parking in the surrounding neighborhood is also available.

Dress code: Casual

For more information, please email EVMS Alumni Relations or call 757.965.8500.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. EDT • Virtual

The Class of 2024 is required to attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10 a.m. EDT. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • 5 to 7 p.m. • Bold Mariner Brewing Company

Join fellow graduates and alumni for your official welcome into the EVMS Alumni Association. Graduates will receive their EVMS Alumni pin and welcome gift.

Location: Bold Mariner Brewing Company, 1901 E. Ocean View Ave., Norfolk, VA 23503

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the Bold Mariner building. Street parking in the surrounding neighborhood is also available.

Dress code: Casual

For more information, please email EVMS Alumni Relations or call 757.965.8500.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

During this annual Ceremony, graduating military physician assistant and public health students will be honored, and graduating military medical students will be formally commissioned into service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Doors will open to guests at 11 a.m. and the ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress Code:

• Military graduates from the Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health programs should wear their service dress uniforms for their respective military branch.
• Military graduates from the Master of Physician Assistant program should wear business attire and their white coats, as they will not be formally commissioned until requirements are completed at a later date. 
• Retired military personnel may wear dress uniforms. All uniform and grooming standards apply as if on active duty.
• Civilian guest dress code is business attire.

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Harrison Opera House

Master of Physician Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony to signify their transition from student to practitioner.

This event is open to MPA graduates, faculty and guests. Graduates may register up to 10 guests.

Location: Harrison Opera House, 160 West Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23510

Parking: Parking is available in the parking lot surrounding the Harrison Opera House.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Friday, May 17, 2024 • 12 to 4:30 p.m. • EVMS Waitzer Hall, Room 100

The Master of Science in Art Therapy and Counseling Graduate Symposium celebrates the achievements of graduates from this program. The Symposium is open to all EVMS faculty, staff and students. Families, alumni, community preceptors, and art therapists are also cordially invited to attend. Continuing education credits may be awarded for this event.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus .

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Kiera Dorsey at dorseyks@evms.edu or 757.446.5895.

Friday, May 17, 2024 • 2 to 3 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Master of Health Sciences, Pathologists' Assistant graduates don long white coats during this ceremony which officially signifies their transition from trainee to trained medical professional. 

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Cheryl Taylor at taylorc@evms.edu or 757.446.7123.

Friday, May 17, 2024 • 4 to 5 p.m. • EVMS Lewis Hall, McCombs Auditorium

Master of Surgical Assisting graduates don long white coats during this ceremony which officially signifies their transition from trainee to trained medical professional.

This event is open to MSA graduates, faculty and guests. Graduates may register up to 8 guests.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact Jennifer Land at landjj@evms.edu or 757.446.5779.

Friday, May 17, 2024 • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. • EVMS Lester Hall, Room 135

This annual, invitation-only event recognizes the newest members of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. All EVMS-affiliated members of Alpha Omega Alpha, including faculty, alumni and students are cordially invited to attend and bring up to two guests.

Parking: Guests should park in Visitor Garage A, located at 725 West Olney Road Norfolk, VA 23507. Find a map and additional information about parking on campus.

Dress code: Business Attire

For more information, please contact EVMS Special Events.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT • Norfolk Scope

Commencement is an important occasion at EVMS. For our students, it culminates years of exceptional academic performance. It also provides our distinguished faculty an opportunity to celebrate our strong educational mission and to seal a life-long bond with our graduates.

The Commencement Ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m. EDT and lasts approximately two to three hours. While the Commencement Ceremony does not have a guest limit or require tickets, family and friends must register in advance to attend. The registration deadline for the Class of 2024 and Faculty was Friday, March 1, 2024. Graduates and Faculty interested in participating after the registration deadline should contact EVMS Special Events. 

Below is a brief timeline for the day:

• 8 a.m. - Exhibition Hall doors open for faculty, official platform party and graduating students
• 8:30 a.m. - Students must check in for robing at Norfolk Scope Exhibition Hall
• 8:45 a.m. - Arena doors open for family, friends and guests (general admission)
• 10 a.m. - Ceremony processional promptly begins
• 1 p.m. - Ceremony concludes (estimated time)

Note: Following the ceremony, graduates will return to the Exhibition Hall and will then proceed to the fountain outside the Norfolk Scope to meet their guests. It is recommended that graduates do not schedule post-ceremony events with family and friends until after 1:30 p.m.

Family and guests may find additional information about the ceremony.

Please check the Commencement website regularly for updates and/or weather notifications. For emergency contact information day-of, please call 757.446.6070.