Convocation
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2019-20 Conferral Dates*
August 23, 2019 for Summer graduates
December 30, 2019 for Fall graduates
May 19, 2020 for Spring graduates
* The School's Convocation Ceremony and the University Commencement Ceremony are held once a year in May.
Graduating Student Checklist
The checklist can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the 2020 Convocation ceremony cancelled?
The in-person Convocation ceremony has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Spring degrees will be conferred during a virtual ceremony.
We will also plan in-person celebrations to be held at a later time. More information will be posted here this summer.
When will the virtual Convocation ceremony be held?
The date of the virtual Convocation ceremony will be held on Tues., May 19 at 3pm. We invite students, family and friends to join us as we come together to award degrees to the class of 2020.
Will there be a virtual university-wide Commencement ceremony?
Yes. The virtual university-wide Commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 11am. Additional information is available at https://commencement.jhu.edu/visitor-information/frequently-asked-questions/.
I ordered regalia before the University cancelled the in-person graduation ceremonies. How can I get a refund?
Information on regalia refunds can be found on the university's Commencement page -- https://commencement.jhu.edu/visitor-information/frequently-asked-questions/.
I am a Spring 2020 graduate, how will I receive my diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed to you directly from the vendor sometime in June or early July. Please take a moment and log into your SIS self-service account (https://sis.jhu.edu/ ) to review your current diploma address. Your address information can be found on the “Summary” screen under the “Personal Info” tab. If you need to change or provide your diploma address, please do so by clicking the “edit” link and making the necessary updates no later than Thursday, May 21st.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
We expect degrees for May 2020 graduates to be posted to transcripts on or around May 22.
Is the 2020 Convocation ceremony cancelled?
The in-person Convocation ceremony has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Spring degrees will be conferred during a virtual ceremony.
We will also plan in-person celebrations to be held at a later time. More information will be posted here this summer.
When will the virtual Convocation ceremony be held?
The date of the virtual Convocation ceremony will be held on Tues., May 19 at 3pm. We invite students, family and friends to join us as we come together to award degrees to the class of 2020.
Will there be a virtual university-wide Commencement ceremony?
Yes. The virtual university-wide Commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 11am. Additional information is available at https://commencement.jhu.edu/visitor-information/frequently-asked-questions/.
I ordered regalia before the University cancelled the in-person graduation ceremonies. How can I get a refund?
Information on regalia refunds can be found on the university's Commencement page -- https://commencement.jhu.edu/visitor-information/frequently-asked-questions/.
I am a Spring 2020 graduate, how will I receive my diploma?
Your diploma will be mailed to you directly from the vendor sometime in June or early July. Please take a moment and log into your SIS self-service account (https://sis.jhu.edu/ ) to review your current diploma address. Your address information can be found on the “Summary” screen under the “Personal Info” tab. If you need to change or provide your diploma address, please do so by clicking the “edit” link and making the necessary updates no later than Thursday, May 21st.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
We expect degrees for May 2020 graduates to be posted to transcripts on or around May 22.
More questions? Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu