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2024 School Celebration
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3 pm ET
Congratulations to the GW Law Class of 2024! Your dedication and hard work have led to this momentous achievement. Here's to a future filled with success, impact, and making a difference in the world of law. Well done!
Please see our full schedule for a list of events.
GW Commencement on the National Mall will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 10:30 am.
Commencement Registration
Commencement registration is now open! Before registering, make sure you:
Graduates must register, and record their names, by 11:59 pm EDT on Monday, April 22, 2024. If you have questions about the registration process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact [email protected].
Order Your Academic Regalia
Deadline to Order has passed
Order regalia online by April 2. Once you click on "online ordering" or "doctoral set", then select "Graduation Caps and Gowns" and click on "Student Rental Law School Homeship."
- NOTE: The university’s Early Bird pricing deadline will not affect your rental as the law school will provide its students with complimentary rental regalia this year. Any missing or damaged items can be replaced at the GW Campus Store.
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Once on the page, JD and SJD candidates should select the "Doctorate Tam, Gown, Tassel, Hood" and MSL and LLM candidates should select the "Master Tam, Gown, Hood."
Regalia should be returned to Jostens immediately after commencement in the same box it was received in and with the prepaid shipping label provided.
Commencement Schedule
Stay tuned for future updates on commencement events. View the full schedule of law events.
Dean's Reception
Saturday, May 18
7 pm
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Each graduate will receive 4 electronic tickets for themselves, family and friends
The Dean’s Reception will be held at the National Museum of African American History and Culture at 1400 Constitution Ave NW., Washington, DC.
University-Wide Commencement Celebration
Sunday, May 19
10:30 am
National Mall
Limit 6 guests
The University Commencement Ceremony on the Mall will begin with an academic procession at 10 am, and remarks will begin at 10:30 am. Each graduate will receive 6 electronic tickets for family and friends.
Law Diploma Celebration
Sunday, May 19
3 pm
Charles E. Smith Center
Limit 5 guests
Doors will open for guests at 2 pm
The Law School Diploma Ceremony will be held at the Charles E. Smith Center, 600 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC. The academic procession will begin at Funger Hall at 2:30 pm, and remarks will begin at 3 pm. Each graduate will receive 5 electronic tickets for family and friends.