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GW Commencement on the National Mall - Sunday, May 17, 2026
2026 Student Speaker Competition
Members of the graduating Class of 2026 are invited to enter the Commencement Student Speaker Competition for the chance to address their classmates and other members of the GW community at the university-wide Commencement on the National Mall on May 17.
To enter the competition, please submit your application by Sunday, February 22.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Lisner Auditorium
Each graduate will receive 10 guest tickets.
GW Engineering Celebration
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Charles E. Smith Center
Each graduate will receive 6 guest tickets.
Winter Grad Fair 2026
The GW Campus store welcomes upcoming graduates for its Winter Grad Fair February 25-27 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The grad fair provides the chance to acquire all the information and items needed to celebrate this incredible milestone and academic achievement.