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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.
Spring 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
- 9:00 a.m.
- Kogod School of Business
Professional Studies - 1:30 p.m.
- School of Public Affairs
Saturday, May 11, 2024
- 9:00 a.m.
- School of International Service
- 1:30 p.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- 6:00 p.m.
- School of Communication
School of Education
Saturday, May 18, 2024
- 1:00 p.m.
- Washington College of Law
Fall 2023
Sunday, December 17, 2023
- 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
2024 Affinity Graduations
American University’s Affinity Graduations are designed to celebrate the commencement and academic achievements of students from historically underrepresented communities.
Veteran and Military-Affiliated Affinity Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 7 | 10:00-12:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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Latinx Affinity Graduation
Tuesday, May 7 | 2:00-4:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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First Generation Affinity Graduation
Tuesday, May 7 | 6:00-8:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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Lavender Affinity Graduation
Wednesday, May 8 | 10:00-12:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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Asian & Pacific Islander Affinity Graduation
Wednesday, May 8 | 2:00-4:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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Black & African Heritage Affinity Graduation
Wednesday, May 8 | 6:00-8:00PM
Constitution Hall East Campus
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If you have questions about Affinity Graduations or Affinity Stoles, please contact studentaffairs@american.edu. Please note: The Commencement Office does not oversee the Affinity Graduations or distribution of Affinity Stoles.