Graduation Checklist

Graduation Roadmap

Select your degree type to view the list of steps to graduation!

I am:

Undergrad Student

Master's Student

Doctoral Student

Law Student

M.D. Student

1. Apply to graduate through GWeb (see application schedule below)
2. Update your name and mailing address on GWeb
3. Complete the Graduation Survey when it opens on March 23
4. Attend the GradFair (optional) and order regalia
5. Register for Commencement Week events and claim guest tickets*
6. Visit the "Know Before You Go" tab on the Commencement website (available the week of May 11)
7. Attend Commencement Week events
8. Receive your diploma!

1. Apply to graduate through GWeb (see application schedule below)
2. Update your name and mailing address on GWeb
3. Complete the Graduation Survey when it opens on March 23
4. Attend the GradFair (optional) and order regalia
5. Register for Commencement Week events and claim guest tickets*
6. Visit the "Know Before You Go" tab on the Commencement website (available the week of May 11)
7. Attend Commencement Week events
8. Receive your diploma!

1. Apply to graduate through GWeb (see application schedule below)
2. Update your name and mailing address on GWeb
3. Complete the Graduation Survey when it opens on March 23
4. Check with your school for deadlines to complete your degree requirements
5. Attend the GradFair (optional) and order regalia
6. Register for Commencement Week events and claim guest tickets*
7. Visit the "Know Before You Go" tab on the Commencement website (available the week of May 11)
8. Attend Commencement Week events
9. Receive your diploma!

1. Apply to graduate through GWeb (see application schedule below)
2. Update your name and mailing address on GWeb
3. Complete your post-graduation plans on your CORE profile (JD only)
4. Attend the Grad Fair (optional) and order regalia
5. Register for Commencement Week events and claim guest tickets*
6. Visit the "Know Before You Go" tab on the Commencement website (available the week of May 11)
7. Attend Commencement Week events
8. Receive your diploma!

1. Apply to graduate through GWeb (see application schedule below)
2. Update your name and mailing address on GWeb
3. Complete the optional Graduation Survey when it opens on March 23
4. Attend the Grad Fair (optional) and order regalia
5. Register for Commencement Week events and claim guest tickets*
6. Visit the "Know Before You Go" tab on the Commencement website (available the week of May 11)
7. Attend Commencement Week events
8. Receive your diploma!

Visit the Law School Commencement site for information about graduation events and services.

*Registration for Commencement Week events will open in late March

For questions regarding your graduation application and changes to your diploma please contact the Office of the Registrar: diplomagwu [dot] edu.

* You may apply to graduate after you complete registration for your final semester of classes.
Critical Dates	Fall 2025	Spring 2026
Online graduation application opens	The deadline has passed.	November 10, 2025
Online graduation application must be submitted	November 15, 2025	March 15, 2026
Name Changes must be processed NO LATER THAN	December 20, 2025	April 19, 2026
Address Changes must be submitted by	December 20, 2025	May 15, 2026
Date of graduation printed on your diploma	January 9, 2026	May 17, 2026

Optional graduation items to consider:

Sign up to receive updates from Georgie, GW’s Commencement chatbot that provides 24/7 support to graduates and families by texting "Hi" to 1-877-838-0027. Messaging and data rates may apply; you may opt-out at any time. You may also chat with Georgie on the Commencement website.
Enter the Commencement Student Speaker Competition early in the spring semester
Nominate someone to receive an honorary degree at Commencement on the National Mall. Nominations received by September 30 will be considered for Commencement 2026. Nominations received after that time will be reviewed for future ceremonies.
Make an appointment to have your Cherry Tree Yearbook picture taken.
Update your information with GW Alumni.