VCU Sets Plans For May 17 Commencement

By Pamela DiSalvo Lepley
Division of University Relations

Virginia Commonwealth University will confer more than 3,800 degrees during its 2008 spring commencement exercises on May 17.

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is this year's commencement speaker. The commencement ceremony starts at 10 a.m. at the Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St.

Media credentials are required for access to the floor of the coliseum and reserved media seating in section 16L. The credentials may be obtained from VCU Communications & Public Relations during business hours, starting Tuesday, May 13, at 816 W. Franklin St., or from a staff member at the Fifth Street entrance of the coliseum on the day of commencement.

Parking will be available in the Fifth Street driveway for media who reserve spaces in advance. Media vehicles either should be marked or should display a media placard.

Students will receive professional, graduate and undergraduate degrees on Saturday. More information on VCU's 2008 commencement, including the schedule of departmental ceremonies, can be found at www.vcu.edu/commencement.