Location: Neville Arena (formerly Auburn University Arena)
Graduation Live Stream - Link Coming Soon
Ordering Regalia
Information and Guidelines for Ordering Student Regalia for Graduation
Please click the link below to order your graduation regalia. This link will take you to the R. M. Hendrick Graduate Supply House website. The information you provide will help ensure that you receive appropriately sized regalia. The graduation fee you have already paid covers the cost of your regalia. On the ordering page, make sure to select “Yes” to the statement “I have reviewed my responses above to verify accuracy” before clicking the submit button. Additionally, you will be able to keep your regalia as a memento of your graduation from medical school. The deadline for placing your order is Monday, March 18, 2024, at midnight.
Website: www.gradsupply.com/vcom
(Once you are on the site, read through the information on the cover page, then click “Complete your Order” to go to the ordering page).
If you have any questions about ordering regalia, please contact Paige Oglesby at poglesby@auburn.vcom.edu or Meredithe Kelsoe at mkelsoe@auburn.vcom.edu.
Information and Guidelines for Ordering Family Hooder Regalia
VCOM allows select family members to support you on stage as you are hooded during the graduation ceremony. While the President will present your D.O. hood and place it on you, certain family members are invited to be with you. This opportunity is only available to your spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, brothers/sisters, aunts/uncles, and ONLY if they have a D.O. or M.D. degree. Family friends, mentors and family-like individuals are not included, and no other degrees are permitted. The cost for renting family hooder regalia is $76.00 and you can pay with a credit card online.
*Family regalia is rented and IS NOT to be kept. It must be turned in after the ceremony before you can receive your diploma!
Any student with a family hooder must complete this survey for the family hooder to participate in graduation: https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVBnOZ1CO4
The deadline for placing the order for Family Hooder regalia is Monday, March 18 at midnight and family hooders will order and pay for their regalia directly on the website. The student will pick up the family member’s regalia when they pick up their own regalia.
*For questions about family hooders, please contact Paige Oglesby at poglesby@auburn.vcom.edu.
Diploma Information
Each graduate will receive two copies of their diploma. You may choose to get both framed. This year we have two framing companies available for you to use based on your preference.
The first is Cameragraphics located in Auburn, AL. The second is a national vendor, Church Hill Classics. Both deliver exceptional quality framing. More information about both is listed below.
Cameragraphics
To Order
- Orders are now closed. See below for Church Hill Classics Framing options
Order and Payment deadline: Monday, April 10, 2024, at 4 PM CST
After you submit your form, you will be directed to PayPal to pay for your order. If you have any issues with payment, please call CameraGraphics at (334) 821-2524 and ask for the Framing Department.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to pay for their order.
Cameragraphics is a local business in Auburn, Alabama. With over 40 years experience they are well known for their work with many businesses around town including Auburn University. Highlights of this service include:
- Solid Wood Frames
- Conservation UV Protective Glass
- Acid-Free Materials
- Dust Cover on Back with Hanger
- VCOM Medal
- Drawing Print of VCOM-Auburn
Framed Diploma(s) will be completed with diploma inserted and picked up graduation weekend after family regalia is returned.
Church Hill Classics
Handcrafted in the USA and custom-sized specifically for the official Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine diploma.
Hotel Accommodations
VCOM is working with area hotels to accommodate traveling family and friends.
While In Auburn
The Auburn / Opelika area has many beautiful sights, activities, restaurants, and places to stay for visiting guests. To explore options you have while visiting for graduation we highly recommend checking out AOTourism
AOTourism
AOTourism is a fantastic initiative through the local Chamber of Commerce that highlights everything offered in the Auburn / Opelika area.
To find specific information please follow the links below:
- Lodging Accommodations: https://www.aotourism.com/Accommodations/
- Dining Availability: https://www.aotourism.com/Dining/
- Schedule of Local Events: https://www.aotourism.com/Calendar/
- Shopping: https://www.aotourism.com/Shopping/
- Directions for Traveling to Auburn / Opelika: https://www.aotourism.com/Meet/Getting-Here/
- Transportation Services: https://www.aotourism.com/Transportation/