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Save the Date:

The Elliott School of International Affairs

2024 Commencement Celebration

         

 
ESIA Commencement Celebration

Friday, May 17, 2024

12:00-2:00 pm
Charles E. Smith Center

Each graduate will receive 5 guest tickets.


GW Commencement on the National Mall - Sunday, May 19, 2024


 

Elliott School Celebration - Student Speaker Competition

The submission period for the Elliott School student speaker competition is now closed. 

Please direct questions to [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduation Checklist

Apply to Graduate

Spring 2024 graduates must submit a Graduation Application in GWeb by March 18, 2024.

Summer graduates, who plan to attend the May commencement ceremony, must apply for graduation after registering for summer 2024 courses no later than April 1.

Commencement Registration: Coming Soon!

Coming Soon: March 27, 2024

Each summer 2023 and fall 2023 graduate, and each spring 2024 and summer 2024 graduating student who has submitted a graduation application in GWeb is eligible to participate in school celebrations and Commencement in May and to have: 

  • up to 5 guests for the May 17, 2024 Elliott School Celebration.
  • up to 6 guests for the May 19, 2024 Commencement on the National Mall.

Registration will open March 27.

Regalia Information

Students are required to wear academic dress (cap and gown) to participate in commencement ceremonies. 

Frequently Asked Questions

If I am finishing my degree in the summer, can I participate in commencement?

Yes, just apply for summer graduation in GWeb by April 1, after you register for summer courses, to ensure you are included in the commencement program.

If I am a fall 2023 graduate, can I participate in commencement?

Yes, all fall 2023 graduates are eligible to participate and will be included in communications.

What if I miss the March 18 (or April 1 for summer) application deadlines in GWeb?

You can still apply for graduation in GWeb, but inclusion in the celebration program cannot be guaranteed due to publishing deadlines. 

What if I didn’t receive a confirmation after applying to graduate?

You can check DegreeMAP to confirm that the application is on file.

If an application is on file for you, then you will see the words "Sought-Applied to Graduate" or "Applied Late Degree Clearance" in the "Graduation Application" field on your DegreeMAP audit. This is located near the top, in the same section as your name, GWID, Major, etc.

Does the Elliott School provide graduation cords or stoles?

Cords are handled by each organization. If you are involved in a group that you know or think might provide cords or stoles for graduation, we encourage you to contact that organization. If you are an Elliott School Dean's Scholar, you will be contacted about graduation cords for that program. Otherwise, there are no cords associated with Elliott School degree programs and Elliott does not provide cords or stoles for Latin Honors.

Are there two ceremonies for graduation? Which should I attend?

Yes, there is an Elliott School ceremony on May 17 AND a GW-wide commencement ceremony on May 19. You can attend both and the content will be different at each event! At the Elliott School ceremony, each graduating student will be recognized individually and cross the stage.

Please also refer to the University Commencement site for additional Frequently Asked Questions and answers.

Accessibility

GW is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please see the information regarding Smith Center and National Mall accessibility on the University Commencement website.

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected].

 

 

 

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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!