Congratulations Class of 2026!
Congratulations on your educational accomplishments!
VHCC is honoring the Class of 2026 with three commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8 in the Joseph P. Johnson Grand Hall of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA. The ceremonies will be held at 2:30, 5:00 and 7:30 pm.
You can help us make this a memorable occasion for you and your guests by reviewing the links below and sharing it with those who plan to celebrate this special evening with you, as needed.
If you have questions, please contact Cathy Zeigler, Admissions Assistant, at (276) 739-2417 or czeigler@vhcc.edu.
Ceremony 1 Information Ceremony 2 Information Ceremony 3 Information
To-Do List for Graduates
- Apply for Graduation by April 10th, 2026
- Pre-Order Cap and Gown
- Attend the Graduation Fair and Pick-up Graduation Regalia
- Determine Which Ceremony to Attend & Confirm Your Plans by Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Print Your Invitations
- Review Important Graduation Day Reminders
- Complete the Graduating Student Questionnaire by May 7, 2026
- Join the VHCC Alumni Association
SPECIAL NOTE: If you or any of your guests need special assistance to celebrate this day (wheelchair, visual/hearing, etc.), please contact Karen Copenhaver at 276-739-2404 or kcopenhaver@vhcc.edu no later than April 17, 2026.