Commencement & Recent Graduate Info

We're pleased to announce our graduates!

Students earned associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a variety of university programs. The University salutes these students and congratulates them for their significant achievements in higher education.

Spring 2025 Commencement Information

Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Spangler Stadium. Doctoral students will be hooded during this ceremony. ln addition, all participating students will have the opportunity to have their name read and to walk across the stage.

Reservations for the May 2025 Commencement ceremony have closed. Please contact [email protected] should you have any questions.

College of Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony

The College of Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony is Friday, May 9, at 9 am in the Lutz Yelton Convocation Center (LYCC). Students should report to the Dover Theater, located on the upper level of the LYCC, to prepare for the processional march by 8 am. 

At this event, students will sit alphabetically with their program, have their names called, cross the stage, and be recognized. School and Departmental student awards will be given. All Master’s candidates will be hooded on the stage during the event. Pre-licensure nursing students will also be pinned. 

If you have specific questions about this event, please contact: 

Share the Good News

If you would like to share the good news of your graduation with your hometown newspaper, download the press release template, fill in your name along with the city and state, and send to your local paper. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by city.

Update Alumni Information

We are excited about the season of life you’re entering and want to hear from you!  

Please click the link below to let us know where you are now and what you’re doing next.  We may share your story in upcoming features about life after graduation.  Thanks for your help.

Previous Graduating Classes

graduates celebrate receiving their degrees

Graduation Attire

Get ready to cross that stage with confidence!

You are all encouraged to purchase your attire by March 28, 2025 to ensure that you receive your order in time for commencement. Please place your order early!

Undergraduate & Graduate Attire

Graduation attire for undergraduate and graduate students is available through Jostens online. Please select "Graduation Caps & Gowns" to purchase your attire.

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Doctoral Regalia

All doctoral candidates MUST order their graduation attire directly from Jostens at the link below. Please select the "Fine Quality Regalia" to order your special custom GWU regalia.

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