Commencement Details

Know Before You Go

A service dog at a school graduation celebration

Accessibility

GW is committed to providing universal access to all of our events including Commencement on the National Mall and school celebrations.

Commencement

University Commencement brings together students from all of the George Washington University's (GW) schools and colleges for the conferral of their degrees.

A school graduation celebration in the Smith Center

School Celebrations

All schools and colleges will host a celebratory experience for their graduating students in May. At GW these are called "school celebrations."

Plan Your Visit

Learn about travel, lodging, parking to prepare for GW Commencement Week.

Students carry school flags at GW Commencement

Spirit and Traditions

Show your GW Revolutionaries pride by learning abut the university's traditions.

Icons of the GW Tempietto with the text "Make some noise! I just graduated from GW""

Celebrate Anywhere

Unable to join in person? We've put together several ways to celebrate the Class of 2027, near or far.