Congratulations, Class of 2023!
We are so proud of all our 2023 BGE graduates! We invite you to browse our photos from the Commencement lineup and procession, rewatch the ceremony, and read our Commencement story.
How to Graduate

Follow the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences instructions to apply for your degree. Doctoral students may also consult Dissertation, Doctoral Project, and Thesis Information & Templates and Submission of Dissertation or Doctoral Project instructions.
Class of 2023 Commencement
Ph.D. and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Thursday, May 18, 2023
9:30-10:30 a.m. Ceremony in Gaston Hall (Healy Hall, 3rd Floor)
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Reception in Dahlgren Courtyard (behind Healy Hall)
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and BGE Commencement Ceremony for Master’s and Ph.D. Graduates
Friday, May 19, 2023
Commencement Schedule
Location: Healy Lawn
Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena
(severe weather ticket instructions)
Commencement Schedule
Time | Activity |
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7:00 a.m. | Graduating students report to assigned room locations in White-Gravenor Hall and Intercultural Center (ICC). (Allow time for transportation, traffic jams, parking, and walking to your lineup rooms.) Students should report to their assigned rooms no later than 7:30 a.m. You must have complete regalia to participate. Students receive instructions on regalia and room assignments in May. Students are put in alphabetical order by their program, given hooding instructions, and given name cards at this time. Lineup commences shortly afterward. You can prepare by watching our quick video guide: “How to Put On Your Commencement Regalia” |
8:30 a.m. | Graduating students process in formation to Healy Lawn. (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena – severe weather ticket instructions) |
9:00 a.m. | Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and Biomedical Graduate Education Commencement Ceremony begins on Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena – severe weather ticket instructions) |
Commencement Ceremony Logistics & Information
Please note that this information may change to reflect updates from the Office of the President or the Office of the Provost.
More questions? Please visit our BGE Commencement FAQ.
More Commencement Events
DISCO Grad: Disability Community Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 16, 2023