Graduation

Photo Specialties will be capturing special moments at Commencement!

Use the QR code (or click for GradPhoto site) to view your photo proofs. Don't miss your chance to keep the memory forever!

Graduation will be streamed for anyone unable to attend.

Please use this https://grad.memoriesvideography.com/SVCC-streaminglink to view streaming during graduation.

This QR link also provides the option to order a copy of the graduation video.

Students participating in Graduation 2026 can order their academic regalia by visiting https://colleges.herffjones.com/college/southsideVA and entering "Southside Virginia Community College". Per the vendor, the last day to order your Cap and Gown online is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees.

Note: Students must wear SVCC regalia -- high school cap and gown will not be allowed.

Regalia order includes Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood. Additional items and packages may be available.

For purchasing assistance, please review these directions.

Southside Virginia Community College
2026 Graduation
Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
Longwood University
Joan Perry Brock Center
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23901

TIME SCHEDULE: Everyone will assemble in assigned rooms between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. The processional will march at 9:30 a.m. sharp!

8:00 a.m. - Graduates
All Graduates should report to the Willett Hall Gymnasium to get their reader card and assemble for the processional. (Staff members will be directing graduates.)

8:30 a.m. - Faculty, administration, and guests assemble in rooms as follows:

9:30 a.m. - Processional will march!

Participants will march in the following order in the processional:

• Faculty Marshall

• Speakers

• President

• Board Members

• President’s Council

• Registrar

• Administrators

• Faculty by Rank

• Adjunct Faculty

• Graduates

The program will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

SVCC is live with Parchment Diploma Services. Students will receive digital and printed diplomas directly from Parchment.

An email will be sent when the digital diploma is available for download.

Contacts for Information:

PTK - Shayna Kendall-Maxey, shayna.kendall@southside.edu

PTK - Caitlin Maloney, caitlin.maloney@southside.edu

Student Services - Leslie Perkins, leslie.perkins@southside.edu

Registrar/Admissions - Shana Dix, shana.dix@southside.edu

Graduation Ceremony Coordination - Cindy Mason, cindy.mason@southside.edu

Tickets will be required for all guests, with a limit of four tickets per graduate.

Full text from flyer image:

The excitement is building to host Graduation 2026 at Longwood’s Joan Perry Brock Center.

Tickets will be required for all guests who want to attend the ceremony with a limit of Four tickets per graduate.

You will receive an email to your SVCC student email account from Longwood-Joan Perry Brock Center (tickets@la1.glitnirticketing.com) with specific details to log into your Ticket account, which has been created for you to claim your four tickets.

Guests' tickets are not automatically reserved for graduates - first-come, first-served.

The deadline to claim tickets is Monday, April 27th, 2026.

Each guest must present their ticket for scanning to enter the Center for your Graduation ceremony.

We look forward to making this a memorable day for you, your family, and your guests!