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Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

2026 School Celebration

Thursday, May 14–Saturday, May 16

Two women in grad regalia wearing Columbian College medallions hugging with the Washington Monument in the background

The GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences congratulates this year's graduates!

Visit the undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree pages for details from the 2026 ceremonies.

CCAS Celebrations

Hooding Doctoral with CCAS seal on navy background

Thursday, May 14 • 5 p.m.

Celebration Master's with CCAS seal on navy background

Friday, May 15 • 8:30 a.m.

Celebration Undergraduate with CCAS seal on navy background

Saturday, May 16 • 12 and 3:30 p.m.

"Your graduation is a moment of great pride for me and, of course, a moment of tremendous significance for you. It symbolizes an important starting point, the beginning of a new chapter, the commencement of a new journey in your life."

Paul Wahlbeck
Dean, Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

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Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

2026 School Celebration

Thursday, May 14–Saturday, May 16

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