GSSW Student Events

University of Denver Commencement

Commencement is the symbolic ceremony held by the University to mark the beginning of your new professional life. DU holds Commencement ceremonies in June and August each year. Participation in the Commencement ceremony does not mean you have completed/earned your degree.

Please visit DU's Commencement page for more information.

• Held in June each year, the Spring DU Commencement Ceremony is open to students who graduated during the previous fall or winter quarter, as well as current spring quarter graduation candidates.
• Summer quarter graduation candidates are eligible to participate in the Summer DU Commencement Ceremony, which is held in August each year.

For questions about GSSW's Graduation process, please visit the Graduation page.

For DU policies and procedures governing Commencement ceremonies, please refer to the DU Graduate Bulletin.

Commencement FAQ

• I have not met all the requirements to graduate, but I would like to participate in Commencement. Am I allowed to do this?

  Under some circumstances, students who have not yet completed degree requirements may be allowed, by petition, to participate in Commencement ceremony. For more information, please see the Request to Participate in Commencement Ceremony for Students not Graduating application form and policy.

• Do I need tickets for my family, friends and other guests to attend DU Commencement?

  Please review the information posted on DU's Commencement website for complete details.

• Does GSSW host any events for eligible students and their families?

  Yes! GSSW hosts two annual events in June to honor all graduates and graduation candidates for the current academic year. These include:

  • GSSW Virtual Graduation Celebration: This signature event features a formal program, including remarks by the dean and a special guest keynote address. This event is offered via Zoom in a webinar format and is open to all eligible students and their families.
  • GSSW Open House: This is an informal, in-person event designed for graduating students and their guests to mix and mingle with one another and with GSSW staff and faculty. There is no formal program or remarks, so guests are welcome to come and go as needed.

   

  More information will be posted by late March/early April each year.