students at graduation

Graduation Requirements

Chesterfield County Public Schools graduation requirements presentation

A Virginia high school diploma tells admission officers at colleges, universities, and career and technical schools that the bearer is ready for the rigors of post-secondary education. It also tells potential employers that the graduate possesses the reading, writing, and computational skills required for success in the workplace.

The resources available here explain Virginia’s graduation requirements in effect when a student enters the ninth grade for the first time. They also provide information on the many options now available to students for earning a high school diploma. You also will find information on how students can get even more out of their high school experience by accepting the challenge of advanced courses.

To learn more, visit Virginia Department of Education Graduation Requirements.

Dates for Graduation 2025

Graduating seniors will receive tickets to share with family and friends. The ceremonies are not open to the public but will be livestreamed. Livestreams are linked below for each school. All livestreams can be found here.

Matoaca High

May 19 at 9 a.m.
Virginia State University
(VSU)

Livestream

Clover Hill High

May 20 at 2 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

James River High

May 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Midlothian High

May 23 at 2 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Thomas Dale High

May 19 at 3 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Manchester High

May 21 at 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Bird High

May 22 at 2 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Carver College and Career Academy

May 28 at 2:30 p.m.
CTC@Hull

Livestream

Monacan High

May 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Cosby High

May 21 at 2 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream

Meadowbrook High

May 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

Livestream