Graduation - Georgetown Day School

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Students throwing caps at graduation. — High School

Graduation

Georgetown Day School celebrates this important milestone in the lives of our students.

We are grateful for the many ways these students have enriched our school community and we look forward to their continuing leadership as GDS alumni in both our immediate community and in the world beyond.

Graduation Ceremony
George Washington University
Lisner Auditorium
730 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC

Reception to Follow
Kogan Plaza
2121 H St NW, Washington, DC 20052
(situated directly behind Lisner Auditorium and adjacent to the Gelman Library)
Washington, DC 20052

FAQs

Are there tickets for graduation?
Is there a limit to how many guests a student can have at graduation?
When will students receive their caps and gowns?
How long is graduation?

Are there tickets for graduation?

No. There are not tickets for graduation. Seniors and their parents will receive 10 invitations in a mailing the last week of April that they may use to invite friends and family.

Is there a limit to how many guests a student can have at graduation?

The invites do not indicate a number of persons nor do we distribute tickets. Lisner Auditorium seats approximately 1500 people and we have 125 graduates. This has accommodated our community in past years.

When will students receive their caps and gowns?

Students receive their caps and gowns during the graduation rehearsal.

How long is graduation?

Graduation typically lasts 2-2.5 hours. Graduates, their families and guests are invited to a reception immediately following. The reception concludes at 6:00 pm.