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Student Registration Instructions

Use the steps below to register yourself and your guests for Commencement Week events. The deadline to register and approve your name recording is 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 21.

Create Your Account

  1. Look for an email from commencementatgwu [dot] edu (commencement[at]gwu[dot]edu) with the subject line "Register for Commencement Week." If you did not receive the email you can click the Register Now button below.

    Screenshot displays an email inbox highlighting an unread email from sender 'Commencement' with subject line 'egister for commencement week'

  2. Click the link in the email to set your password and gain access to the site.

    Screenshot shows 'Register for Commencement' email body with 'set password' here hyperlink circled in red
Set Your Password

  1. Make sure your password meets the criteria.

    Screenshot of 'set password' screen in Tassel with the 'confirm password' box circled in red

  2. Click on Set Password.

    Screenshot of the 'set password' button on Tassel circled in red
Register for Events

  1. Review the list of ceremonies you are eligible for. Click "Register Here" when you are ready to register for an event.

    Screenshot of the 'Register Here' button, circled in red, under a commencement event in Tassel

  2. Indicate whether you will attend your main school celebration or ceremony.

    Screenshot of the Tassel Ceremony RSVP page with the 'Yes, I will participate in my school's celebration' button toggled

  3. Select the number of tickets needed for guests planning to attend the celebration or ceremony.  The number of tickets available varies by ceremony.

    Screenshot of the Tassel Ceremony RSVP page with the 'Yes, I will participate in my school's celebration' button toggled

  4. Indicate whether you'd like to receive tickets in excess of the initial per-graduate allotment. If additional tickets are available and requested, they will be released by May 4. Decisions on additional ticket releases are made by your school.

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  5. Review the list of associated events, receptions, or ceremonies you are eligible for. Indicate your RSVP and, if required, your guest count for each. Associated events do not require tickets for guests, but there may be a guest limit to ensure space for all.

    Screenshot of RSVP section of Tassel with 'yes' button toggled for two commencement week events
Review Your Name and Pronunciation

  1. Review your chosen name in the Graduate Information section.

    Screenshot of 'chosen full name' section filled in on Tassel

  2. Retype phonetics if necessary.

    Screenshot of pronunciation section of Tassel filled in with the phonetic pronunciation of 'Martha Washington'

  3. You will have the opportunity to approve an AI-generated recording of your name. If you do not like the pronunciation of the recording, reject it and move on to the next one. If you reject all three recordings, you may record your own name. A voice professional will use it to create an audio file that will play at your school celebration.

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    Screenshot of 'record your name' section on Tassel with the 'record now using your microphone' button highlighted
Provide Accessibility Information

  1. Indicate whether you or your guests need accessibility accommodations during the celebration. Check the Commencement accessibility page for more details.

    Screenshot of the Special Accommodations section on Tassel

  2. If guests need accommodation, you will be asked to provide their name, email address and phone number (optional).  This allows the Disability Support Services office to contact them directly.

    Screenshot with a red circle highlighting the total tickets selected on Tassel

     

Complete Registration and Retrieve Guest Tickets

  1. Review your details.  Click on the Back button to make changes.  If everything looks good, click on Confirm to complete your registration and claim your guest tickets. You can edit your registration later.

    Screenshot of Preferred Full Name popup with the submit button circled in red

  2. Confirm the number of guest tickets you have requested.

    Screenshot of Tickets Requested popup with continue button circled in red

  3. Click on View Event to claim your guest tickets.

    Screenshot of registration complete screen with 'get your tickets' button circled
  4. You may either email tickets directly to your guests or print them.
    1. To email:

      1. Enter a guest’s email address in the Email field and click on the Send button. 

        Screenshot of the email address field in Tassel with the send button below it

        The Date Sent line will update showing the email was sent.

        Screenshot of the date sent line that reads '3/11/26, 5:03 PM', indicating the email was sent

      2. If a guest can no longer attend, you may update the email address and resend the ticket. Each ticket admits one person; if two people attempt to use the same ticket, the second will be denied entry. If you reassign a ticket, inform the original guest not to use it.

        Screenshot of the email address field in Tassel filled in with a guest's email address with the 'resend' button below it
    2. To print:

      1. Check the Select Ticket box in the upper left-hand corner of the ticket’s window.  You may select multiple tickets at a time.

        Screenshot of the select ticket box checked

      2. Click on the Print Selected Tickets button.

        Screenshot of the 'clear all', 'send selected by email', and 'print selected tickets' buttons

      3. Your tickets will appear in a new tab or window. Each ticket admits one person; if two people attempt to use the same ticket, the second will be denied entry.

        Screenshot of the Commencement e-ticket with the QR code at the bottom and the ticket number visible in the top right corner

  5. Look for an email with "Registration Successful" in the subject line to confirm your registration for your celebration. You will receive a separate confirmation email for each celebration you attend, corresponding to each form you fill out.

    Screenshot of the Registration Completed email from Commencement in an email inbox
Modify Your Registration

If you need to change your registration, there is a link to do so in your confirmation email. Click on Log Back In.

Screenshot of body of registration confirmation email with 'log back in' hyperlink circled in red
Help Guests Locate Tickets

  1. To help your guests locate their tickets, ask them to look for an email with "GW Commencement Week, Your Ticket Is Here" in the subject line.

    Screenshot of the guest ticket email in an inbox
  2. Upon opening the email, click the link to access your ticket. The QR code can be printed, or shown on a phone or other device at the event. There is only one ticket per email.
    1. Screenshot of guest ticket landing page

    2. Important: Make sure each of your guests has a unique QR code and ticket number in the top right hand corner of the ticket. Any ticket that is re-sent will contain the same QR code as the previously sent version. 

      Each ticket admits one person; if two people attempt to use the same ticket, the second will be denied entry. If you reassign a ticket, inform the original guest not to use it.

      Example guest ticket with QR code and ticket number in top right corner
Registration Issues
  • I don’t see any Commencement Week events on my profile.
    • If you're able to log in to the registration site but don’t see any events listed, please fill out the short form located just below the video. A member of our team will follow up with next steps.
  • I can’t log in to the registration site!
    • First, double-check that you've completed all the items on the Graduation Checklist. If you’ve already submitted your graduation application and the graduation survey, and it’s been more than 48 hours, please fill out the form below the video. Our team will get in touch with you soon to help you move forward.
  • Law students:
    • Make sure you're logging in with your @gwu.edu email—not your @law.gwu.edu address. You don’t need to complete the graduation survey. If you’ve completed your CORE profile and still can’t log in, please reach out directly to your advisor.


 

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