Graduation Dining

Dining Services will provide multiple dining options for graduates and guests on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Two, timed seatings will be offered in the Heilman Dining Center, two of our retail cafes will be open, and light refreshments will be available in two locations.

 

Graduation Meal in the Heilman Dining Center

The annual graduation meal in the Heilman Dining Center will offer two timed seatings, from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced online reservations and tickets are required for these meals. Tickets will not be available at the door. 

Please visit our FAQ page if you have questions about the meal, seatings, or reservations.

The celebratory menu includes carved prime rib, seafood, vegetarian options and delicious desserts. Menu boards will be marked with our dietary icons, so guests with allergens may find suitable choices. Guests may also wish to check dietary information in advance at richmond.nutrislice.com.

Reservations are now closed. Please see our additional dining options below.

 

Dining Dollar Sales

Students can purchase tickets and make reservations using Dining Dollars. Students must buy their tickets in person at the Heilman Dining Center and retain the receipt and the reservation ticket.

Dining Dollar sales will take place on the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, April 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Monday, April 7, 4 -7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 8, 9 a.m. - Noon
  • Friday, April 11, Noon - 3 p.m.

 

Additional Dining Options

If you need to be more flexible, there are additional options to sit on campus with family and friends and enjoy the day. Tyler’s will be open from 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Tyler Haynes Commons, and Passport Cafe will be open from 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and is close to the Robins Center, where commencement will occur.

 

Refreshments

  • Free coffee and donuts will be available in the lobby of the Heilman Dining Center from 8 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
  • Comfortable reception spaces with light refreshments will be available at The Pier, located on the lower level of Tyler Haynes Commons, and the International Center Commons, located in the International Center.