When is commencement for DMV college, university graduates?

Gabby Allen
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Hundreds of students will be graduating from D.C.-area colleges and universities throughout the month of May.

For those struggling to keep up as to when and where commencements are happening, look no further.

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Here’s a list of graduation ceremonies happening in D.C., Maryland and Virginia:

Washington, D.C.:

Howard University:

  • When: Saturday, May 11 starting at 10 a.m.

  • Where: The Capital One Arena, located at 601 F St. NW

University of the District of Columbia:

  • When: Saturday, May 11 starting at 10 a.m.

  • Where: The Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW

Catholic University:

  • When: Saturday, May 11 starting at 10 a.m.

  • Where: The University Mall in front of the east entrance to the Basilica, located at 400 Michigan Ave. NE

Georgetown University: Graduation dates and times vary

  • Thursday, May 16:

    • Senior Convocation: Starts at 12 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • School of Continuing Studies Commencement: Starts at 3 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • McCourt School of Public Policy Commencement: Starts at 6 p.m. on Healy Lawn

  • Friday, May 17:

    • Graduate School Commencement (includes Biomedical Graduate Education): Starts at 9 a.m. on Healy Lawn

    • School of Nursing Commencement: Starts at 12 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • McDonough School of Business Graduate Commencement: Starts at 3 p.m. on Healy Lawn

  • Saturday, May 18:

    • College of Arts & Sciences Commencement: Starts at 9 a.m. on Healy Lawn

    • School of Health Commencement: Starts at 12 p.m. in Gaston Hall

    • McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Commencement: Starts at 2:30 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • Walsh School of Foreign Service Undergraduate Commencement: Starts at 5 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • Walsh School of Foreign Service Graduate Commencement: Starts at 7:30 p.m. on Healy Lawn

  • Sunday, May 19:

    • Baccalaureate Mass: Starts at 9 a.m. on Healy Lawn

    • School of Medicine Commencement: Starts at 12 p.m. on Healy Lawn

    • Law Center Commencement: Starts at 3 p.m. on Healy Lawn

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George Washington University:

  • When: Sunday, May 19 starting at 10:30 a.m.

  • Where: The National Mall

American University: Graduation dates and times vary

  • Friday, May 10:

    • Kogod School of Business Professional Studies: Starts at 9 a.m. in Bender Arena

    • School of Public Affairs: Starts at 1:30 p.m. in Bender Arena

  • Saturday, May 11:

    • School of International Service: Starts at 9 a.m. in Bender Arena

    • College of Arts and Sciences: Starts at 1:30 p.m. in Bender Arena

    • School of Communication and School of Education: Starts at 6 p.m. in Bender Arena

  • Saturday, May 18:

    • Washington College of Law: Starts at 1 p.m. in Bender Arena

Gallaudet University:

  • When: Friday, May 10

    • Graduate ceremony starts at 10 a.m.

    • Undergraduate ceremony starts at 2 p.m.

  • Where: Gallaudet University Field House

Trinity College: Graduation dates and times vary

Maryland:

University of Maryland:

  • When: Monday, May 20 starting at 6 p.m.

  • Where: SECU Stadium, located at 90 Stadium Dr., College Park, Md.

Bowie State University:

  • When: Friday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  • Where: Bulldog Stadium, located at Loop Rd., Bowie, Md.

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Virginia:

George Mason University:

  • When: Thursday, May 9

  • Where: EagleBank Arena, located at 4500 Patriot Cir., Fairfax, Va.

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