Discussion by boards of visitors of state institutions of higher education, of matters relating to gifts, bequests and fundraising activities, and grants or contracts for services or work to be performed by such institution may be closed. Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3711.A.9.
Discussion by boards of trustees of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Science Museum of Virginia may be closed when considering matters relating to specific gifts, bequests, and grants. Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3711.A.10.
Discussion of honorary degrees or special awards may be closed. Va. Code Ann. § 2.2-3711.A.11.