Graduating Seniors

As a graduating senior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science you are at the end of your undergraduate academic journey and have a bright future ahead. In preparation for your graduation please review the information and resources below to ensure you are on track to graduate and prepared or you next steps post-graduation.

If you would like to order academic dress and regalia, please visit the university's Commencement site to find the necessary information to do so.

Graduation Process

In order to help ensure students are on track to graduate, the Office of Undergraduate Student Services and Advising hosts Rising Senior Pre-Clearance workshops during the spring semester of a student’s junior year. At these workshops, professional advisors review the next steps in preparing for senior year, including a graduation audit to review with Faculty Advisors.

General Timeline
March | Rising Senior Pre-Clearance Workshops
September - November | Graduation Clearance
Audit Meeting with Faculty Advisor

Graduation Planning

Each spring, the School of Engineering and Applied Science in conjunction with The George Washington University hosts two separate events to celebrate our graduates. The first event is the GW Engineering Celebration and Graduation Ceremony which recognizes our undergraduate students within the school. The second is the GW Commencement Ceremony recognizing all GW graduates on the National Mall. For more information, please review the websites below:

Applying to Graduate

Degree-seeking students in all programs except Law should apply for graduation via the online graduation application in GWeb no later than the deadlines listed below. Please refer to the online application instructions for step-by-step assistance completing your application.

Graduation TimeApplication Deadline
SpringMarch 15
Summer (participating in May commencement)April 1
SummerJuly 15
FallNovember 15
GW/SEAS Alumni Association

As a GW Engineering graduate, you have a life-long relationship with one another and with GW. For information on the many ways you can engage with and contribute to the GW community, please visit the SEAS Alumni and Friends, as well as the GW Alumni Association website to learn more about volunteer opportunities, networking events, and alumni benefits.