We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and compassion. As we embrace this year’s theme of Mission in Action: Advancing Opportunity, Transforming Lives, we reaffirm our commitment to student success, workforce alignment, and meaningful community impact.
Please be advised that NOVA will suspend all operations from 8:00 a.m. to noon during the convocation ceremony, ensuring that all members of our community can attend.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Convocation
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Schlesinger Center
Alexandria Campus
4915 East Campus Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Volunteer as a greeter, registration assistant, runner, meal overseer, or clock manager to be a part of the experience!
VolunteerAlexandria Fine Arts, Room 234
Lunch Location: Alexandria Fine Arts Building Lobby
CE Forum
Lunch Location: CE Gym
Waddell Theater
Lunch Location: Higher Education Center, Room 203
MEC Forum
Colgan Theater
Lunch Location: Colgan Hall, Room 129
WS Lakeside Theater
Lunch Location: WAS Cafe
Note: All Pender and Brault employees will attend convocation at the Schlesinger Center for this annual in-person event.
Coming soon: Featured speaker information will be available soon. Please check back.
Coming soon: The 2026 Convocation program will be posted soon. Please check back.