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Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
2026 School Celebration
Thursday, May 14–Saturday, May 16
The GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences looks forward to honoring this year's graduates! During Commencement Weekend, Columbian College holds separate Celebration ceremonies to honor our undergraduate and graduate students.
GW Commencement on the National Mall will be held on Sunday, May 17.
Ceremony Tickets
Each CCAS undergraduate will receive 4 guest tickets to school ceremonies. Doctoral and master's graduates will receive 6 guest tickets to celebrations. If you have questions about the registration process, refer to the how to register guide or contact commencement
gwu [dot] edu (commencement[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Celebration To-Dos
Bag Policy for School Celebrations
- Bags larger than 5”x7”x 0.75” are prohibited at all school celebrations and Commencement on the National Mall. Diaper and ADA/medical bags up to 16”x16”x8” will be allowed. For more information and a list of prohibited items, see the GW Commencement website.
Travel Impacts
- May 16 and 17: WMATA Metro will have no Yellow/Blue Line service between Crystal City and Potomac Yard stations.
- May 17: Freedom250 event may cause street closures around Commencement and increase rideshare demand.
"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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