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Commencement at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

All 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Commencement ceremonies take place in Bender Arena and will be live-streamed. Each ceremony lasts approximately two to two and a half hours. Ceremonies include both undergraduate and graduate students for each school.

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Spring 2025

Friday, May 9, 2025

9:00 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
2:00Ìýp.m.
School of International Service
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:00 a.m.
School of Public Affairs
2:00Ìýp.m.
School of Communication
School of Education
6:00Ìýp.m.
Kogod School of Business
Professional Studies
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Saturday, May 17, 2025

10:00 a.m.
Washington College of Law

Fall 2024

Sunday, December 15, 2024

9:00 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Public Affairs
School of Communication
Washington College of Law
1:30 p.m.
Kogod School of Business
School of International Service
School of Education
Professional Studies

Commencement Celebrations

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Shared Interest Commencement Celebrations recognize the academic achievements and unique identities of our graduating students and welcome them into the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏAlumni Shared Interest community. These celebrations provide an opportunity to reflect on accomplishments, connect with peers, and establish lifelong ties to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏcommunity. They highlight the richness of our shared experiences and the promise of future success.

School Receptions

College of Arts and Sciences
Friday, May 9
Location: Katzen Arts Center, Rotunda
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.

School of International Service
Friday, May 9
Location: Prince Salman Grand Atrium, School of International Service Building
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.

School of Public Affairs
Saturday, May 10
Location: Kerwin Hall Building, First Floor
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.

School of Communication
Saturday, May 10
Location: McKinley Building, Media Innovation Lab
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.

Kogod School of Business
Saturday, May 10
Location: Eric Friedham Quad
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.

Office of Professional Studies
Saturday, May 10
Location: Mary Graydon Center, Room 307
Time: Immediately following the ceremony.