Location 
The location for the March 2023 commencement is the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Auditorium, 8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100, Richmond, VA 23227.

Date
Spring commencement is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

Graduates should arrive by 4:00 pm and doors will open for guests at 4:30 pm.

Dress Code
Students should refer to the Preparing for the Ceremony page for details.

Please refrain from bringing any balloons or noisemakers. If we see items that are distracting or cause any disturbance during the ceremony, we will ask that you place them in your car.

Tickets
All guests, regardless of age, will be required to have a ticket to gain entry to the ceremony. Graduates will be responsible for distributing tickets to guests. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking
SOMI provides accessible parking spaces within all areas on campus. Spaces marked with a blue square are designated for use. If needed, the overflow parking lot is located across the street from the 8550 Magellan Parkway main building (South of the 8555 building). Please note that all guests will enter the building at the Suite 1100 main entrance.