A group of graduates in caps and gowns, sitting at a commencement ceremony

Class of 2025 Commencement

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

Class of 2025 Commencement Schedule & Information

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 8, 2025

Georgetown University Qatar Commencement

Thursday, May 15, 2025

  • 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 16, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m.: Graduate School Commencement (includes Biomedical Graduate Education)
    Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
  • 12:00 p.m.: 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)
  • 9:00 p.m.: Senior Ball
    Union Station

Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m.: College of Arts & Sciences Commencement
    Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena)
    • Rain #1: Last names A-K, 9:00 a.m.
    • Rain #2: Last names L-Z, 11:30 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m.: School of Health Commencement
    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 18, 2025

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

Ceremony Livestreams

All ceremony livestreams will be viewable on the Georgetown University Facebook page.

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.

If you have questions about commencement, please contact mcevents@georgetown.edu.