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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.

 

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
2:00 p.m.
School of International Service
 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

9:00 a.m.
School of Public Affairs
2:00 p.m.
School of Communication
School of Education
6:00 p.m.
Kogod School of Business
Graduate and Professional Studies
 

Saturday, May 17, 2025

10:00 a.m.
Washington College of Law

Affinity Graduations

American University’s Affinity Graduations are designed to celebrate the commencement and academic achievements of students from historically underrepresented communities.