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Commencement at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ
All Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.
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Fall 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
- 9:00 a.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
School of Public Affairs
School of Communication
Washington College of Law - 1:30 p.m.
- Kogod School of Business
School of International Service
School of Education
Professional Studies
Spring 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- 9:00 a.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- 2:00Ìýp.m.
- School of International Service
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 9:00 a.m.
- School of Public Affairs
- 2:00Ìýp.m.
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- 6:00Ìýp.m.
- Kogod School of Business
- Graduate and Professional Studies
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
- 10:00 a.m.
- Washington College of Law
Graduation Celebrations
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s Affinity Graduations are designed to celebrate the commencement and academic achievements of students from historically underrepresented communities.
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Wednesday, December 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
Constitution Event Hall
Join the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Alumni Association as we celebrate your upcoming graduation! Reminisce with classmates, network with alumni, collect Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ graduation gifts, snap a celebratory photo, enjoy refreshments, and learn about alumni groups, programs, and various alumni exclusive benefits. This event will feature remarks from university leadership, members of the alumni community, including the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's Alumni Board and D.C. Young Alumni Chapter, and representation from various university departments. The program will be followed by a celebratory reception that will include music, refreshments, giveaways, and a photo booth.
Please Join as Your Schedule Allows | Business Casual Preferred, Casual Attire Welcome.
For any questions, please emailÌýalumnievents@american.edu
This event does not confirm conferral of degree.
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Wednesday, December 5
4:00 p.m. ET
Mary Graydon Student Center, Rm. 128
Join us for an inspiring toast featuring keynote speakers, and recognition of our graduating students.
Affinity Stoles/Cords be presented on a first come, first serve basis to Asian & Pacific Islander, Black & African Heritage, First-Generation, Latinx, Military-Affiliated, and LGBTQ students graduating in December 2024.
Students must confirmed and cleared to graduate in December 2024 to be eligible for this program.
**Light Refreshments will be served**
Join us for an inspiring toast featuring keynote speakers, and recognition of our graduating students.
Affinity Stoles/Cords be presented on a first come, first serve basis to Asian & Pacific Islander, Black & African Heritage, First-Generation, Latinx, Military-Affiliated, and LGBTQ students graduating in December 2024.
Students must confirmed and cleared to graduate in December 2024 to be eligible for this program.
**Light Refreshments will be served**