Vermont State VAST Commencement 2025

To be determined.

How Many Guests Are Allowed?

Although no tickets are required for the VAST Commencement ceremony, graduates are encouraged to invite no more than 4 family members/guests to Commencement. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Is There Special Seating Available?

Yes. Some students have guests who require special assistance during the ceremony. To accommodate them, we remove chairs and make space for wheelchairs and accessibility aides as needed.

Where Can Cap and Gown Orders be Placed?

To participate in Commencement, you must wear a cap and gown. Use this link to complete the order form: VTSU UGear

Cap and Gown Pickup

You may pick up your regalia in the Student Affairs office from Cara Hill before Friday May 16, 2025, in her office, Morey 122 on the Randolph Campus. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where do Families Park?

There should be enough parking space for all the visitors. It’s recommended to carpool whenever possible. Public safety officials will be present before the ceremony to guide the guests to the available parking areas. Please enter from Route 66 straight onto campus.

Are Pets Allowed?

Please leave your pet at home. Do not leave your pet in your vehicle. Only service animals are allowed at the commencement ceremony

Will There Be a Photographer?

Hired photographer, Ben Defolio will be taking photographs of students receiving their diploma.

Are Guests Allowed to Take Photos?

Guests are welcome to take photographs during the ceremony. However, we kindly ask that you stay behind any ropes and avoid blocking the aisles or interfering with other guests’ views of the ceremony. Please be respectful of all graduates and guests. There will also be plenty of opportunity to take photographs at the reception after the ceremony.

When Will Diplomas Arrive?

During the commencement ceremony, graduates will receive a diploma jacket and congratulatory letter from the President. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates in August to the address provided on the graduation application. 

Please note that if you have an address change for mailing your diploma, kindly send an email to the Registrar’s Office at Registrar@VermontState.edu. This will ensure your diploma’s secure and timely delivery to the desired address. 

How To Get Transcripts

Transcripts will be available during the first or second week of June. To order a transcript, please visit Vermont State University Transcript Request.

It is important to note that you must have fulfilled all your financial obligations to the University to successfully place a transcript request.

Is There Anything That Might Effect Eligibility to Graduate?

The most common reasons why students end up being disappointed at the last minute are:

• Final cumulative average falls below 2.0
• Failure to complete high school requirements
• Incomplete grades not submitted
• Not passing the required graduation standards

For Students Who Live on Campus

Graduating seniors must make arrangements with residence hall staff to check out of their residence hall room by noon on Friday, May 16, 2025. There will be further information provided regarding each residence halls check out procedure in May. Regular meal service in Morey Hall will end with lunch on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Livestream

A link will be provided here to view the ceremony via livestream

For general Commencement information, contact Cara Hill, Cara.Hill@VermontState.edu, or 802.728.1212. She will be happy to talk to you!

If you have questions about your eligibility to graduate, please contact the University Registrar’s Office at Registrar@VermontState.edu.