COMMENCEMENT ON THE NATIONAL MALL 2015
National Mall Information
Constitution Ave., NW
2
SON
GWSPH
CCAS
CPS
Master’s/Doctoral
4
Staff Tent
SMHS
GSEHD
to Federal Triangle
Metro
3
1
CCAS
Bachelor’s
to Safe Havens
(Smithsonian
Museums)
STAGE
LAW
GWSB
14th St., NW
15th St., NW
17th St., NW
ESIA
Platform Party Tent
Faculty Tent
Band Tent
SEAS
Madison Dr., NW
to Independence Ave., SW
Smithsonian Metro
Jefferson Dr., SW
School Abbreviations and Banners
Graduate Seating
First Aid Stations
Guest Seating
Water Stations
CCAS Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
(Bachelor’s Degree Students)
Wheelchair
Accessible
Information Tents
CCAS Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
(Master’s / Doctoral Degree Students)
ADA Drop-off/
Pick-up Area
CPS College of Professional Studies
SMHS School of Medicine and Health Sciences
ESIA Elliott School of International Affairs
SON School of Nursing
Reunification Tent
GSEHD Graduate School of Education
and Human Development
GWSPH Milken Institute School of Public Health
Restrooms
(All restroom
locations are
ADA compliant)
* Graduates report to these areas for line-ups.
GWSB School of Business
LAW Law School
SEAS School of Engineering and Applied Science
* Graduate Line-ups and Seating
Look for the sign with your school name at each side of the graduate seating area when you arrive at the National Mall on Sunday, May 17.
Your school will assemble and march to its seating area.
Guest Seating
Guest seating is available to ticket holders on a general admission basis. Wheelchair accessible seating is reserved for anyone with
restricted mobility and anyone who is a wheelchair user. Ushers will be available to assist with seating. All guests should be seated by
9:00 a.m. At this time the aisles need to be clear to allow graduates to process in a safe, orderly and timely manner.
Safe Havens at Smithsonian Museums
Commencement on the National Mall will take place rain or shine. If an unexpected situation develops, the United States Park Police may
direct participants and guests to safe havens at Smithsonian museums. The ceremony may resume if conditions improve.
Livestream
The ceremony can be viewed live at commencement.gwu.edu.
Local Television Broadcast
The ceremony will be broadcast on WJLA ABC 7, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
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ALTERNATE SITE INFORMATION FOR MAY 17, 2015
University Commencement is held rain or shine on the National Mall. The National Mall is a public space under the
jurisdiction of the National Park Service. We are grateful for the use of the mall, and graduates, families, and guests are
reminded that use of the space is not under the exclusive control of the university. The university has a comprehensive
Alternate Site Plan in place for Commencement should extreme circumstances dictate changes.
If the Alternate Site Plan is implemented:
• All graduates, faculty, platform party, and dark red-colored ticket holders should report to the Charles E. Smith Center,
600 22nd Street, NW. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
• Families and guests are encouraged to view the ceremony via:
• Livestream at commencement.gwu.edu on laptops or mobile devices in a convenient location.
• Television on WJLA ABC 7 from 11 a.m.–1p.m.
• Various locations on GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus listed below. Space is limited on campus—please exercise patience as
you navigate your way around campus. All campus buildings are wheelchair accessible.
• Families and Guests of Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Graduates
Cloyd Heck Marvin Center (800 21st Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of Graduate School of Education and Human Development Graduates
Lisner Auditorium (730 21st Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of College of Professional Studies Graduates
Lisner Auditorium (730 21st Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of School of Engineering and Applied Science Graduates
Science and Engineering Hall (800 22nd Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of School of Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates
Ross Auditorium (Ross Hall, 2300 Eye Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of School of Nursing Graduates
Ross Auditorium (Ross Hall, 2300 Eye Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of School of Business Graduates
Duquès and Funger Halls (22nd and G streets, NW)
• Families and Guests of Elliott School of International Affairs Graduates
ESIA Building (1957 E Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of Milken Institute School of Public Health Graduates
Media and Public Affairs Building (805 21st Street, NW)
• Families and Guests of Law School Graduates
Law School (20th and H streets, NW)
On Sunday, May 17, in the event of a change to Commencement on the National Mall, information will be posted to
CampusAdvisories.gwu.edu. Updates and changes also will be communicated via GW Alert (text and email), GW Information
Line at 202-994-5050, and on Twitter and Facebook.
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