GW Commencement 2020
Virtual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 2020
11 a.m. E.T.
George Washington University Alma Mater
GW Music Program
A. Scott Wood and Charles Cevallos, Producers
Welcome
M. Brian Blake
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
National Anthem
Millicent Scarlett
Adjunct Professor of Music
Invocation
Father Martino Choi
Chaplain, GW Catholics
Presidential Greeting
Thomas J. LeBlanc
President of the University
Trustee Greeting
Grace E. Speights, J.D. '82
Chair, Board of Trustees
Alumni Association Greeting
Patricia Carocci
Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Student Reflection
SJ Matthews, B.A. ‘20
Student Association President
Messages from the 2020 Graduates
Presentation of Candidates
M. Brian Blake
Provost and Executive Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Conferral of Degrees
Thomas J. LeBlanc
President of the University
Fight Song
GW Music Program
Michael Schmitz, Producer
Message from the President
Dear Class of 2020,
We know that you have worked hard for this moment. Although our GW community is spread across the world, and we still plan to gather with your class on the National Mall in 2021, we want to commemorate the day and celebrate your achievements virtually this May.
Despite these challenging times, I am pleased we will be able to confer your degree and welcome you into our worldwide network of alumni who share your passion for changing the world and making a difference in people’s lives. We look forward to celebrating with you.
Congratulations, and Raise High!
Sincerely,
Thomas J. LeBlanc
Congratulations to the Class of 2020
President Thomas LeBlanc Addresses the Class of 2020
Provost Brian Blake Addresses the Class of 2020
Student Association President SJ Matthews Addresses the Class of 2020
The GW Class of 2020 Shares a Message with Each Other
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams Gives a Surprise Address to the GW School of Nursing Class of 2020
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Congratulates the GW School of Business Class of 2020
James Zarsadiaz, Class of 2008, Gives Advice to the Class of 2020
Jane Wallis, Class of 2014, Says Congrats to the Class of 2020
GW Class of 2020 Graduates - Printable Yard Signs!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020!
Click the links below to download and print a GW Class of 2020 Graduate yard sign, now available in two versions. The 10" X 8" can be printed at home and displayed on a front door/window, while the other two sizes can be printed at FedEx Kinko's (20% discount is available to the GW community).
"Congratulations" Theme
"Celebrate" Theme
300,000
The Class of 2020 joins a worldwide community of alumni living in more than 150 different countries.
108
Countries represented by the entire Class of 2020 international undergraduate and graduate students.
49
U.S. states represented by the entire Class of 2020, which also includes students from Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Messages from the Class of 2020:
We asked the Class of 2020 to send in messages of congratulations, appreciation or advice to each other. Here's what they said.
2021 Commencement
The class of 2020 is invited to join GW at the bicentennial Commencement on the National Mall in May 2021. Specific details will be shared when they are available.
