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.

Spring 2023

Friday, May 12, 2023

10:30 a.m.: School of Communication
School of Education
3:00 p.m.: School of International Service

Saturday, May 13, 2023

9:00 a.m.: Kogod School of Business
Professional Studies
1:30 p.m.: School of Public Affairs
6:00 p.m.: College of Arts and Sciences

Saturday, May 20, 2023

12:00 p.m.: Washington College of Law

Fall 2022

Sunday, December 18, 2022

9:00 a.m.: College of Arts and Sciences
Kogod School of Business
School of Education
Professional Studies
1:30 p.m.: School of Public Affairs
School of International Service
School of Communication
Washington College of Law