Gallaudet University is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of the undergraduate and graduate classes of 2012. Included on this website is information for graduating students and their parents, families, and guests on preparing for the big day.

Graduate Hooding

The Graduate Awards and Hooding Ceremony is Thursday, May 10 at 4 p.m. in the Field House. No tickets required.

Commencement

Gallaudet University's 143^rd Commencement is Friday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m., in the Field House. The procession of graduates begins at 1:15 p.m. Guests not participating in the procession should be in their seats by 1:15 p.m.  Tickets are required.

Watch online
The procession and ceremony will be broadcast live on the internet and on campus cable television (channel 11). Overflow viewing areas include Foster Auditorium and JSAC 1011.  *Note: the online broadcast will start approximately 15 minutes before the program or procession begins.

Receptions
There will be a reception following each ceremony in the I. King Jordan Student Academic Center in the Sprint Multipurpose Room.