Graduating students onstage

2026 Commencement Week Schedule

 

  

GW Commencement on the National Mall
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

 

The schedule of school celebrations is available below. A list of school and departmental reception events is also available online.

Students should report to their lineup location one hour before the school celebration begins.

School Celebrations Schedule


THURSDAY

MSSC Graduation Celebration

   May 14, 2026
   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
   5 Guests
   Betts Theatre

Student lineup location: Betts Theatre


FRIDAY

School of Nursing Celebration

   May 15, 2026
   1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
   6 Guests
   Lisner Auditorium

Student lineup location: Corcoran Hall
Faculty lineup location: Corcoran Hall

Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony

   May 15, 2026
   3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
   3 Guests
   Jack Morton Auditorium

Student lineup location: SMPA Building Lower Level Lobby


SATURDAY


SUNDAY

Law School Celebration

   May 17, 2026
   3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
   5 Guests
   Charles E. Smith Center

Student lineup location: Funger Hall and FedEx Plaza
Faculty lineup location: Smith Center, Tin Tabernacle


 For more information about your school celebration, please visit your school's Commencement website or contact your school directly.