Commencement at American University
All American University Commencement ceremonies take place in Bender Arena and will be live-streamed. Each ceremony lasts approximately two to two and a half hours. Ceremonies include both undergraduate and graduate students for each school.
Spring 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
- 10:30 a.m.
- School of Communication
School of Education - 3:00 p.m.
- School of International Service
Saturday, May 13, 2023
- 9:00 a.m.
- Kogod School of Business
Professional Studies - 1:30 p.m.
- School of Public Affairs
- 6:00 p.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 20, 2023
- 12:00 p.m.
- Washington College of Law
Fall 2022
Sunday, December 18, 2022
- 9:00 a.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
Kogod School of Business
School of Education
Professional Studies - 1:30 p.m.
- School of Public Affairs
School of International Service
School of Communication
Washington College of Law
Spring Affinity Graduations
Graduating students are invited to celebrate at the 2023 Spring Affinity Graduations. Affinity stoles and cords will be distributed to participants at these events.
Veteran and Military-Affiliated Affinity Graduation
Friday, April 28 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.
WCL Faculty & Staff Lounge
First Generation Affinity Graduation
Thursday, May 4 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.
WCL Faculty & Staff Lounge
PRIDE Affinity Graduation
Friday, May 5 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.
WCL Faculty & Staff Lounge
Asian & Pacific Islander Affinity Graduation
Tuesday, May 9 | 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Constitution Hall East Campus
Latinx Affinity Graduation
Tuesday, May 9 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Constitution Hall East Campus
Black and African Heritage Affinity Graduation
Wednesday, May 10 | 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Constitution Hall East Campus