2023 Darden Graduation Ceremony

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2025 Darden Final Exercises

Congratulations to the Darden Graduating Class of 2025! The Darden Academic Regalia Ceremony will be held on Saturday, 17 May 2025.

Graduation Weekend begins Friday, 16 May – Sunday, 18 May. For a complete schedule, please see the UVA Schedule of Events.

The UVA Major Events page provides the most current information regarding all Graduation Weekend events, including answers to frequently asked questions.  The information on this page is specific to the Darden Academic Regalia Ceremony and Events held at Darden with some reference and referrals to the UVA site for the Lawn Ceremony and other important information.
 


Graduation Weather Plan: Fair

UVA has announced we will follow the Fair-Weather Plan.

The Lawn Ceremony will begin at 9a.m. on Central Grounds at The Lawn. Graduates, please arrive by 8:30a.m. for line up in Poe Alley.

 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, 17 May 2025: Darden Academic Regalia Ceremony

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Followed by the All Darden Sherwood Frey Picnic from 12:30 - 2:30 PM.

 

Sunday, 18 May 2025: The Lawn Ceremony

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Please inform guests of UVA's Clear Bag Policy

 



Helpful Information

  • All Darden Sherwood Frey Graduation Picnic

    Why?

    • We want to honor and celebrate your tremendous accomplishment as a graduate of Darden and provide an opportunity for you and your guests to enjoy a meal together.

    What?

    • A combined Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Executive MBA celebratory graduation picnic named in honor of Professor Emeritus, Sherwood C Frey, Jr.

    When?

    • Saturday, 17 May 2025, 12:30 - 2:30 PM following the Academic Regalia Ceremony.

    Where?

    • Fairweather: Under the tents on the Darden Grounds at Duffy Field and all public areas on Darden Grounds.
    • Inclement weather: Please review the Inclement or Severe Weather Plan Tab.

    Who?

    • All graduates and their friends and family attending the Academic Regalia Ceremony are welcome to join.

    Hospitality?

    • BBQ Picnic Buffet Lunch (including vegan and GF options) will be provided. All cups, plates, napkins and utensils will be 100% compostable.
    • Nonalcoholic beverage dispensers with water, tea, and lemonade and compostable cups will be available.
      • In support of Darden’s sustainability goals, we encourage you to bring your own refillable cup/bottle.
    • Stationed dessert tables will be available under the tents.
    • An atmosphere of celebration with music and kid-friendly entertainers.

    How?

    • Post Ceremony: Students will be invited to take a group photo on the steps of Saunders Hall, and guests will be invited to lunch following the photo. Please ask your guests to allow time for the photo before proceeding to lunch.
      • Seating is limited under the tents. Guests are also welcome to enjoy lunch in any public space at the school. You may also bring a picnic blanket to enjoy your lunch.

    Zero Waste Event!

    • This event has been designed to reduce the production of landfill waste.  All components of food packaging, including utensils, napkins, and cups provided by Darden are compostable. Composting stations are located in the school and by the event tents for you to compost your waste (event map coming soon).  We kindly request you not contaminate the composting receptacles with waste from items brought from home or with aluminum or glass containers that can go into recycling bins.  We truly appreciate your assistance in our effort to provide a sustainable environment on Darden Grounds.