2025 Commencement

Vanderbilt will celebrate Commencement for the J.D. and LL.M. Classes of 2025 on May 8 and 9, 2025

The Hooding Ceremony will be held Friday, May 9 (time TBD).

commencement class photo

Detailed info coming soon!

We will update this page with a schedule of events and further information when it is made publicly available. Students will receive an update when the information is ready.

FAQs

  • Where do I find information on the University ceremony?

    Find more information on the University wide Commencement page.

  • How do I order regalia?

    2025 information coming soon!

  • Do I need tickets? How many people can attend?

    You do not need tickets. The law school hooding ceremony is open to the public. There is no limit to the number of guests who can attend the ceremony.

  • Is seating reserved?

    No. All seats are first-come/first-served. We recommend that guests arrive early.

  • What happens if there is inclement weather?

    The ceremony will take place under a tent. It will be held even if it is raining, although heavy rain may necessitate canceling the procession. If there is a threat of severe weather nearby, the ceremony may be delayed. If the severe weather persists, the ceremony will take place inside the Law School building, and guests will watch a livestream.

  • Where should I park?

    2025 information coming soon!

  • Will the events be accessible?

    All events will be accessible for those needing mobility accommodations. If you have specific accessibility needs, a form will be available soon on the Commencement website.

  • Will there be a professional photographer?

    Yes. Vanderbilt Law School will have a photographer taking candid photos of 2024 Commencement.

    Vanderbilt University also arranges for an external vendor to take portraits of each graduate onstage receiving his or her diploma, and a link that allows graduates to locate and purchase their Commencement portraits will be posted on the University Commencement website soon after Commencement day.