Commencement | American University, Washington, DC

Read the first commencement mailing, the Important Dates postcard, which was mailed in late October.

Mailings and Updates

The first email update was sent on November 19. You can also read the Important Dates postcard, which was mailed in October. Visit the mailings and updates page for all the latest news and information.

Apply to Graduate for Fall 2012

Students expecting to graduate for Fall 2012 should apply to graduate on the myAU.american.edu portal under Academics (Apply to Graduate) as soon as possible. Late applicants may not be included in Fall 2012 graduation publications. If you have any questions, please call the Degree Clearance Team of the Office of the Registrar at (202) 885-2252.

Commencement 2013

Friday, December 7, 2012: President's Reception for August and December Graduates (invitation only)

5:00 - 7:00 PM, August-December Bachelor's Candidates,

Mary Graydon Center, University Club

6:00 - 8:00 PM, August-December Master's and Doctoral Candidates,

Katzen Arts Center, Rotunda

Saturday, May 11, 2013: Commencement Ceremonies

9:00 AM, School of Public Affairs

1:00 PM, School of Communication

4:30 PM, College of Arts and Sciences

Sunday, May 12, 2013: Commencement Ceremonies

9:00 AM, Kogod School of Business

1:00 PM, School of International Service

Sunday, May 19, 2013: Washington College of Law Ceremony, 1:00 PM

Resources

Commencement 2012 Highlights

Click on the link below to view highlights of AU's 2012 commencement ceremonies, including commencement speakers, student speakers, video highlights, and more.

View highlights

August/December grads reception

President Kerwin will be hosting two receptions on December 7 for August and December 2012 graduates. Graduates must RSVP in order to attend. Click on the link below for more information.

More information