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Class of 2026 Commencement

“Go forth and set the world on fire.”
– St. Ignatius of Loyola

Main Commencement Ceremonies

Note: Academic Processions for all Commencement ceremonies begin approximately 30 minutes before the posted ceremony time. Guests should be seated before the procession begins.

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Georgetown University Qatar Commencement

Thursday, May 14, 2026

12:00 p.m.: Senior Convocation
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
3:00 p.m.: School of Continuing Studies Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
6:00 p.m.: McCourt School of Public Policy Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)

Friday, May 15, 2026

9:00 a.m.: Graduate Commencement (includes BGE Master’s)
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
12:00 p.m.: Berkley School of Nursing Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
3:00 p.m.: McDonough School of Business Graduate Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
- Severe Weather #1-3:00 p.m. All MBA Programs
- Severe Weather #2-5:30 p.m. All other Master’s Programs))
9:00 p.m.: Senior Ball
TBD

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 a.m.: College of Arts & Sciences Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
- Severe Weather #1: Last names A-K, 9:00 a.m.
- Severe Weather #2: Last names L-Z, 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m.: School of Health Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: Gaston Hall)
2:30 p.m.: McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
5:00 p.m.: Walsh School of Foreign Service Undergraduate Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
7:30 p.m.: Walsh School of Foreign Service Graduate Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)

Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:00 a.m.: Baccalaureate Mass
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
12:00 p.m.: School of Medicine Commencement (includes BGE PhD)
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
3:30 p.m.: Law Center Commencement
Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)

Undergraduate Commencement Information Packet

Information about the 2026 undergraduate Commencement ceremonies is available as a downloadable PDF.

View the information packet

Academic Regalia

Academic regalia for undergraduate and graduate programs can be purchased in person or online from the University bookstore.

If seniors have their robe from their New Student Convocation, they only have to purchase their cap/tassel and hood, otherwise, they should purchase the whole package. Graduates from professional programs will receive guidance on academic regalia directly from the Law and Medical schools.

Order regalia from the University bookstore

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