Important Steps to Take Before Graduation

→ Apply to Graduate. Students planning to graduate at the end of the semester for which they are now registering must complete an Application for Graduation to declare their degree candidacy. Find out application deadlines, how you'll receive your diploma, and more by visiting the through the Registrar's Office Web site! If you have questions about your application, please call the Office of Graduation Services at (202) 242-6843.

→ Book hotel and make travel plans. For a list of area hotels, click here.

→ Attend Commencement Fair 2008 during March 10-14! This a one-stop shop for graduates' Commencement Weekend 2008 needs. Click here to learn more and for a complete list of services and opportunities.

→ CAP AND GOWN ON-LINE ORDER DEADLINE HAS PASSED! Order your Cap and Gown (also called Regalia) on-line or in the GW Bookstore Thursday, May 15 - Saturday, May 17. Click here for further information and here for pricing. 

→ Review the Frequently Asked Questions to learn about how to pick up school celebration tickets, special needs for ceremonies, and more!

→ Graduation Packet Pick up - Please click here for more detailed information.

→ Complete the REQUIRED Graduation Survey

→ Pick up School Celebration tickets (click here for distribution locations and schedule based on school) by printing out the e-mail confirmation you receive after completing the required Graduation Survey and bringing that along with a valid picture ID to your school's pick-up location.

→ Prepare for Green Move out (May). Click here.