Virginia Commonwealth University announced Wednesday that it will hold its spring graduation at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, the replacement site for the now closed Richmond Coliseum.

The ceremony will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the convention center’s first-floor exhibit hall at 403 N. 3rd St., the university disclosed. About 12,000 seats are expected to be available.

Tickets will not be required, and overflow seating will be provided in other areas of the center for those unable to be seated on the first floor, VCU stated. Details are still being worked out, the school added, promising further updates.

“We are excited for this opportunity to bring all members of our community together to celebrate VCU’s Class of 2019 and grateful for our partnership with the convention center,” VCU President Michael Rao stated in the announcement.

Dr. Rao initially canceled the ceremony after the 13,500-seat Coliseum notified the university that its space would not be available and university officials couldn’t find alternative space. But he reconsidered after an outcry from students, parents and alumni.