School of Medicine Commencement
Join Us in Celebrating the Class of 2023
Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 21, 2023; 11:00 am ET
DAR Constitution Hall
1776 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006

Public Health Guidelines
Guests: Visitors to University-owned, operated or leased buildings need to comply with the University’s visitor vaccination requirement and process.
Masks: Optional on campus, with limited exceptions (e.g., riding a GUTS bus). Masks are recommended in indoor settings in the context of high community transmission.
Current University public health guidelines and recommendations available any time on the Public Health & Operations page.
Class of 2023 Commencement Overview
Thursday, May 18
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:
- Cap and Gown Pick-Up from the GU Bookstore in Leavey
- Ticket and Honor Cord Distribution at Student Affairs
- Class Photo on the Stairs near Leo’s and volleyball
Friday, May 19
5:15 p.m.: Warwick Evans Senior Awards Ceremony in Gaston Hall, located on the 3rd floor of the Healy Hall building
Saturday, May 20
11 a.m.: Baccalaureate Mass, location TBD
1 p.m.: Armed Forces Commissioning Ceremony
Sunday, May 21
11:00 a.m.: Medical School Graduation Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall, located at 1776 D St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Cap & Gown Rental
Rental: Orders must be placed by March 31, 2023.
Cap and Gown Return: Your rental items must be returned to the GU bookstore after the ceremony, the week of May 22, to avoid being charged the full purchase price, totaling around $700 for all three items: gown, tam and hood. The tassel is a souvenir and is yours to keep.
Contact Information
If you have questions related to commencement events, please contact:
The Office of Student Affairs
Phone: (202) 687-3116
Email: medstudentaffairs@georgetown.edu