GWSPH graduates standing in a line

Spring 2026 Commencement Information

Spring 2026 Commencement is coming soon! Those who graduated in summer 2025, fall 2025, or will graduate in spring or summer 2026 are eligible to walk!

Spring 2026 Graduates

If you plan to finish all degree requirements by May 15, please submit your application to graduate, selecting the Spring term and May 2026 graduation.

Summer 2026 Graduates

If you plan to finish all degree requirements by August 31, 2026, please wait and submit your graduation application on or around March 25, 2026, when the Summer graduation application opens.

Emails about Spring 2026 Commencement events will go out to students throughout the Spring term. 

If you are walking, mark your calendars with the dates below. And order your regalia today, early bird sales end on February 4!

GWSPH Commencement Week Schedule

May 13, Wednesday, 12 -1 pm: Undergraduate Luncheon

May 13, Wednesday, 4 - 5:30 pm: Doctoral Toast 

May 14, Thursday, 5 - 7 pm: School Graduation Celebration (This is when you walk across the stage and shake the Dean's hand!!)

May 15, Friday, 11:30 am: Academic Award Ceremony

May 15, Friday, 12:30 pm: GWSPH Commencement Open House (for all graduates and families)

May 17, Sunday, 10:30 am: Graduation on the National Mall