Graduate School
The Fall 2025 Graduate Commencement will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, in Cassell Coliseum on the Blacksburg campus.
Find out more on the university commencement webpage.
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STUDENT SUPPORT
The Graduate School offices, housing, and spaces for classes, meetings, and social gatherings can be found at the Graduate Life Center on the Blacksburg campus.
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Counseling, tutoring, Graduate Student Ombuds, Health and Wellness, Little Hokie Hangout child care, student organizations, and more.
The Little Hokie Hangout early education center is accepting applications for the spring 2026 semester. The flexible program is subsidized by the Graduate School for children ages 2-5. Access the application form here.
Office Hours
Graduate School office hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
On Friday, December 19, offices will close at 12 p.m. for commencement.
Offices will be closed for winter break December 23-January 1.
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