GSEHD Commencement
The Graduate School of Education and Human Development
2024 Commencement Celebration
GSEHD proudly invites the Class of 2024 and your guests to our celebratory events.
Registration Now Open
Schedule of Events
GSEHD School Celebration
& Doctoral Hooding
Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:30 a.m. EDT
Charles E. Smith Center
Graduates will receive 8 guest tickets.
GW Commencement
Sunday, May 19, 2024
10:30 a.m. EDT
National Mall
Graduates will receive 6 guest tickets.
Unable to attend?
- GSEHD events will be live-streamed on this page.
- Commencement on the National Mall will be live-streamed via web and social media on the day of the event.
- Following the events, video recordings will be posted on this page or the Commencement website.
Register for Commencement Events
Graduation Surveys
You must complete the survey before you can register for Commencement events (please wait 6 hours after completion before attempting to register for Commencement events). The survey is designed to help GW and GSEHD learn more about your experience and future plan.
Guest Tickets
Students must register themselves and their guests to attend Commencement events. Each graduate will receive up to the listed number of electronic guest tickets for each of the events above. If additional tickets are needed, you can add guests to the waitlist in case additional space is available. Guests who are 2 years old or younger do not require a ticket but must sit in the lap of a ticketed guest.
How to Register
Graduating students must apply to graduate and complete the mandatory graduation survey before registering for Commencement. Registration is now open. Email [email protected] if you have any questions or experience any issues during the registration process.
Regalia
All students participating in school celebrations and Commencement on the National Mall must wear regalia. Active service members may wear their dress uniform in lieu of regalia. Graduates may order regalia online through April 2.
Keepsakes
Information about additional purchases such as announcements, diploma frames, yearbooks and class rings will be shared in the future. The GW Campus Store offers alumni clothing and gifts.
Plan Your Visit
Parking
GSEHD Events
Visitor Parking: Explore on-campus options >
Metro: Lisner Auditorium and the Smith Center are located 3 blocks from the Foggy Bottom/GWU metro stop on the blue, orange, and silver lines.
GW Commencement
Read more about parking, accessibility, etc. in GW Today.
Lodging
There are many options for lodging across the D.C. area, including some options that are close to the National Mall. Be sure to ask any hotel if they offer a discount for the weekend of GW’s Commencement.
Things To Do
Explore these neighborhood favorites for food options and things to do around Foggy Bottom in-between celebrating your graduate. Explore historic sites, take in the arts, or enjoy some time outdoors.
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. Closed captions and ASL interpretation will be provided at each event.