In order to accommodate its growing number of graduates and alleviate the weather-related challenges of recent years, Vance-Granville Community College has announced significant changes to its annual graduation ceremony, beginning in spring 2026.
Date and Time
Vance-Granville Community College’s spring 2026 commencement exercises will be split into two evening ceremonies: Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. both evenings. Graduates will be assigned a date based upon their program of study.
Thursday, May 14:
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult High School Diploma
- High School Equivalency (GED/HISET)
- Accounting and Finance
- Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology
- Automotive Systems Technology
- Business Administration
- Carpentry
- Culinary Arts
- Cosmetology
- Early Childhood Education
- Electrical Systems Technology
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Infant/Toddler Care
- Information Technology
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Medical Office Administration
- Office Administration
- Paralegal Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Welding Technology
- Radiography
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Associate Degree Nursing RIBN
- Health and Human Services Technology
- Health and Human Services Technology: Gerontology
- Health and Human Services Technology: Substance Abuse
- Histotechnology
- Medical Assisting
- Pharmacy Technology
- Practical Nursing
Friday, May 15:
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation
- Associate in Fine Arts: Visual Arts
- Associate in General Education
- Associate in General Education: General Science
- Associate in Science
- Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation
- Biotechnology
- Criminal Justice
- Public Safety Administration
Venue Information
This year’s commencement will take place at McGregor Hall, located at 201 Breckenridge Street in Henderson, North Carolina. Visit the venue’s website for driving directions and free parking locations.
This indoor venue is wheelchair accessible and equipped with accessible seating. Students with disabilities should contact Counselor/Accessibility Coordinator Cathy Davis at [email protected] if special arrangements are needed. Sign language services are provided during the ceremony for students and guests who are hearing impaired.
Guest Ticketing
Graduates do not require a ticket.
Each graduate is guaranteed four (4) guest tickets for their assigned ceremony. Please note: Each graduate is guaranteed four guest tickets for their assigned ceremony only if they claim tickets in advance. All graduates planning to participate in their assigned ceremony are responsible for claiming up to four tickets by Friday, April 24. After the April 24 deadline, any unclaimed tickets will be released, and graduates will have the opportunity to claim additional tickets.
Tickets will be electronically distributed to graduates on May 6. Graduates will be responsible for distributing tickets to their guests.
Each guest must present a ticket with a unique, scannable QR code to enter McGregor Hall. Guests without a scannable ticket will not be admitted. All attendees aged three (3) and older must have a ticket to enter the ceremony, including current VGCC students who plan to attend as guests. Children under the age of three do not need a ticket if they will sit on a guest’s lap during the ceremony.
Those unable to attend in person may join the event livestream on the official VGCC YouTube channel.
Visit vgcc.edu/student-portal/graduation-information for developing event information.
