Commencement
School Celebration
Congratulations again Graduates! We invite you to visit our Commencement website for a recap of recent celebrations.
School Celebration Website
Communication with Commencement Participants
Students who have applied to graduate should keep checking their email for important Commencement information. Information is also being posted on the School Celebration website, so make sure to check it out.
Degree Information
Check DegreeMap to ensure that all degree requirements have been/will be completed at the end of your final semester. Degree conferral cannot occur until the requirements bar in DegreeMap indicates 100% completion.
You are required to be registered in the semester in which your degree will be conferred. You can verify that your degree has been conferred via your unofficial transcript on GWeb.
Please contact the CPS Office for Student Engagement at cpscommencement@gwu.edu if you have any questions regarding Commencement.
2019 Commencement
2019 Commencement Video
- Welcome from the Dean (Video: 12:21)
- Dr. Weiner, Distinguished Speaker (16:50)
- Presentation of Awards (19:16-45:25)
- Edward C. Garcia, Student Speaker, Legislative Affairs/GSPM (45:26)
- Presentation of Graduates (54:12)
- Charge to the Graduates (1:39:07)
Hail to the 2019 Graduates
Excitement filled the air as the graduates were formally recognized for their hard work and dedication. Ceremony included: inspirational speakers, special award presentations, and a special charge to the graduates.
2019 Commencement Program
Download the 2019 Graduation Celebration program, which includes the full program, information about the speakers, awards/awardees, and a full listing of graduates by program.