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The GW School of Nursing
2025 COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATIONS
Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18
The GW School of Nursing proudly honors Fall 2024 graduates, and Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 graduating students. GW Nursing holds a school-specific ceremony and celebratory events during Commencement Week to honor our graduating students.
GW Commencement on the National Mall will be held on Sunday, May 19.
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 Friday, April 18, 2025. If you have questions about the registration process, refer to the how to register guide or contact [email protected].
Commencement Week Events
Sigma Theta Tau International's Sigma Phi Epsilon Induction
Friday, May 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ET
Jack Morton Auditorium
Guest Limit: 2
School of Nursing Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 16, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Lisner Auditorium
Guest Limit: 6
School of Nursing Graduation Reception
Friday, May 16, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
University Student Center
Guest Limit: 2
GW University Commencement
Sunday, May 18, 2025
10:30 a.m. ET
The National Mall
Guest Limit: 6
Watch Online

LIVE STREAM THE SCHOOL OF NURSING'S GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Stay tuned for the live-streamed celebration! Family and friends can attend the GW Nursing Graduation Celebration online via our Facebook page and YouTube channel (closed captions available). The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on May 16. Please press play at that time to start watching the live celebration.
GW ALMA MATER
Hail Alma Mater
To thy spirit guiding,
Knowledge thy closest friend
In its strength abiding,
Pledge we fidelity
Ne'er its place resigning,
Hail thee George Washington!
Congratulations and Raise High!