Sunday, May 20

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University Commencement on the National Mall
Procession 9:30 a.m., Commencement 10 a.m., National Mall, tickets required
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This University-wide ceremony brings together students from all schools and degrees. All degrees are conferred during this ceremony by the President of the University. This ceremony also features keynote speakers and Honorary Degree recipients.  The Procession step off will occur at 9:30 a.m. on the National Mall. Commencement will begin at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets to this event are distributed in Graduation Packets starting in April.  For more information, call the University Special Events office at 202-994-7129.

The Law School Celebration
2:30 p.m.,Charles E. Smith Athletic Center,  600 22nd Street, NW, tickets required
During the Law School Ceremony, each graduate is called by name and crosses the stage to receive his or her diploma from the dean of the school.  For more information, please call the Law School at 202-994-6288 or click here.

The School of  Medicine and Health Sciences, MD Candidate Celebration
2:30 p.m., Lisner Auditorium, 730 21 Street NW, tickets required
During the school ceremony, each graduate is called by name and crosses the stage to receive his or her diploma from the dean of the school. For more information, please contact SMHS at 202-994-2170 or click here.