Commencement 2026

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine is proud to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2026, on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Ceremony

9:00 a.m.
Shaftman Performance Hall
Jefferson Center (please include the link)

Reception

Immediately following the ceremony, at approximately 10:30 a.m.
Fitzpatrick Hall
Jefferson Center (please include the link)

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Cyril Clarke

Clarke, a veterinarian, clinical pharmacologist, teacher, researcher, and academic leader, joined Virginia Tech in 2013 as dean of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He became executive vice president and provost of Virginia Tech in January 2019 following a national search, after serving in an interim capacity since November 2017. As chief academic officer, Clarke worked closely with Sands, college deans, administrators, and faculty across the institution to advance the university’s impact as a 21st century global land-grant institution, including the development of the Global Distinction steering committee to elevate the university’s prominence, strength, and capacity to act as a force for positive change.

To learn more about Dr. Clarke’s commitment and service to Virginia Tech, please go here.

Parking for the Ceremony

Parking is free at Jefferson Center and is located along Luck Avenue across from the main entrance. Although parking is typically readily available, it may become limited based on the event. Handicap parking is available in a dedicated lot on Luck Avenue across from Fitzpatrick Hall.  

Faculty Regalia Orders

Faculty may begin ordering regalia from Oak Hall Cap and Gown.
Password: spring2026

Hotels

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-985-5900
Group Name: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Reservations must be made by 4/10/2026 to receive the room block rate.

Springhill Suites, by Marriott
301 Reserve Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-400-6226
Group Name: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Reservations must be made by 4/8/2026 to receive the room block rate.
The link to reserve a room utilizing our room block can be found here.

Hilton Garden Inn Roanoke
4500 South Peak Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24018
540-776-3400
Group Name: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Reservations must be made by 4/8/2026 to receive the room block rate.
The link to reserve a room utilizing our room block can be found here.