2008 Commencement (May 15-18, 2008)
College and School Commencement information
- Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
- Georgetown College
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
- Law Center
- Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business, Undergraduate
- Robert Emmett McDonough School of Business, Graduate
- School of Continuing Studies
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing and Health Studies
Schedules and events
Senior Convocation
May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
Senior Ball
May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008
2008 Commencement schedule
May 15-18, 2008
May 15-18, 2008
Academic Calendar
Official academic calendar.
Official academic calendar.
Additional information
Directions for Undergraduate Students
Instructions for procurement of academic costume; Senior Class Convocation; undergraduate Commencements; Baccalaureate Mass.
Instructions for procurement of academic costume; Senior Class Convocation; undergraduate Commencements; Baccalaureate Mass.
Getting to Georgetown
Campus maps, directions, parking, buses.
Campus maps, directions, parking, buses.
On-campus Commencement housing | FAQ
A limited number of on-campus residence halls are available during commencement weekend on a first-come, first-serve basis for families of graduates.
A limited number of on-campus residence halls are available during commencement weekend on a first-come, first-serve basis for families of graduates.
Visitor housing and Lodging
On-campus and off-campus housing and lodging opportunities.
On-campus and off-campus housing and lodging opportunities.
Commencement Video
Available on DVD from GUTV.
Available on DVD from GUTV.
Commencement Photos
Graduate photos taken at the College, SFS and MSB ceremonies were taken by Chappell Studios. They will be contacting you directly by mail. If you have any questions, please contact them directly at 1-800-424-3686.
Graduate photos taken at the College, SFS and MSB ceremonies were taken by Chappell Studios. They will be contacting you directly by mail. If you have any questions, please contact them directly at 1-800-424-3686.
Welcome Center
Resources for families and visitors.
Resources for families and visitors.
Please direct questions about Commencement to John Mallory.
Commencement Headlines
- Traditions Continue as 4,300 Students Graduate
(May 21, 2007) - Convocation Celebrates Undergraduate Class of 2007
(May 17, 2007) - Georgetown Announces 2007 Commencement Speakers
(May 01, 2007)
Related Links
What is Tropaia?
Tropaia essentially means Trophy and the Tropaia Ceremony is the event at which individual schools distribute awards. Each Dean's office will inform students individually if they are receiving an award at this event.
The word Tropaia is ancient Greek and referred to a monument constructed to celebrate a military victory.