Commencement Weekend 2010
Commencement Weekend 2010 will take place Thursday, May 13 - Sunday, May 16.
The University-wide Commencement will be held the morning of Sunday, May 16.
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The George Washington University Commencement Weekend comprises:
- School-specific ceremonies, called celebrations where graduates are called individually
- All-university ceremony held outdoors on Sunday
- Doctoral Hooding for PhD candidates
- GW’s Interfaith Baccalaureate featuring student speakers and performers
- Commencement-eve gala for graduates, families, and guests
- Phi Beta Kappa Installation
- Special receptions to be announced
Tickets are required for most ceremonies and are distributed to graduates.
Commencement Weekend 2009
The University-wide Commencement on the National Mall May 17 featured a keynote address by Rahm Emanuel, chief of staff to President Obama.
Commencement Video
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel's Commencement Remarks
Commencement Photo Galleries
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| Commencement on the National Mall | Monumental Celebration | Interfaith Baccalaureate |
More Commencement Photo Galleries
Commencement Remarks
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| President Knapp Charge to the Graduates |
W. Russell Ramsey Commencement Remarks |
Rahm Emanuel Commencement Remarks |
Contact Us
Please contact the Office of University Events for information regarding University sponsored events.
Phone: 202-994-7129
E-mail: use@gwu.edu
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