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School Celebration and Commencement Registration

Commencement registration is now open! Before registering, make sure you:

Graduates must register and record their names by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 21. If you have questions about the registration process, refer to the How to Register Guide or contact commencementgwu [dot] edu (commencement[at]gwu[dot]edu).  

Apply to Graduate

Spring 2026 graduates must submit a Graduation Application in GWeb by March 14, 2026.

Summer graduates, who plan to attend the May commencement ceremony, must apply for graduation after registering for Summer 2026 courses no later than April 1, 2026. 

Students who have not applied will not be eligible to participate in Graduation. View deadlines 

Regalia

Online regalia sales end Thursday, April 2. Students may purchase regalia in person at the Campus Store beginning Thursday, April 12. Campus Store quantities are limited and not guaranteed. Regalia is required for graduates to participate in school celebrations and Commencement on the National Mall.