Winston Mugford, graduating with a Master of Teaching from the University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies, was selected by faculty to present remarks on behalf of graduating SPCS students at 2023 Commencement Exercises on May 6, 2023.
SPCS Commencement
The University of Richmond will SPCS Commencement ceremonies on May 11 for the class of 2024. There are no limits on guests. The ceremony will be livestreamed. Additional details are available on the University’s Commencement website.
Class of 2024
SPCS Commencement Exercises will be held in the Robins Center Arena on Saturday, May 11, 2024, for the Class 2024.
- Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Robins Center
- 9 a.m.
- Students without regalia should arrive to the Weinstein Center at 7 a.m. to collect regalia
- All students should arrive to the Weinstein Center by 7:30 a.m. for robing and line up
- Robins Center arena doors open to guests starting at 8 a.m.
Ceremony will be live streamed and recorded.
Reminders for Graduates
UROnline Alumni Directory
Once you’ve graduated, we encourage members of each graduating class to create your profile on the University of Richmond alumni directory portal, UROnline. Creating a profile includes you in the SPCS Alumni Directory, where you can hide or make visible any information you’d like.
UROnline is how we stay connected to you, and how you can stay connected with your classmates and fellow graduates. We hope that you’ll keep your email address up-to-date to recieve updates from us. And it’s easy to activate your “email for life” after graduating — visit the Alumni SSO Portal to activate and manage your UR email address.
Preparing for Commencement
Regalia Ordering
Graduation regalia ordering is handled online using the Commencement Regalia page. The deadline to order in time for Commencement is generally in early March. Additional details will be posted as they are available.
Attend SPCS Night
Graduating students and a guest are invited to attend SPCS Night, our annual awards ceremony. Academic and service honors are awarded to graduating students during the event. Invitees receive invitations to attend about a month prior to the event. SPCS Night is held the Wednesday evening prior to Commencement. In 2024, SPCS Night will be held on May 8.
Wearing Your Regalia
Graduating students who plan to attend the ceremony in-person should arrive by 7:30 a.m. Students may don their regalia after arriving, and robing assistance will be available.
Late Regalia Pickup
If you’ve not received your regalia, you may pick up your regalia Saturday morning starting at 7 a.m. before your ceremony. A team from the Spider Shop will set up onsite with regalia.