Convocation
Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Relive the moments of this year's ceremony through the archived webcast.
2019 Convocation Booklet
A PDF version of the publication is available here. A low-vision version is available here.
2019-20 Conferral Dates*
August 23, 2019 for Summer graduates
December 30, 2019 for Fall graduates
May 19, 2020 for Spring graduates
May 2020 Conferral
All 2019-20 graduates are invited to attend the May 2020 Convocation and Commencement ceremonies. Diplomas for Summer and Fall graduates will be mailed directly from the vendor.
Graduating Student Checklist
Use the checklist to help identify administrative details that may need to be taken care of before you leave campus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I plan on graduating in either August 2019 or December 2019. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
A: No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2019 and December 2019 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2020 ceremonies.
I graduated in August 2019. When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed directly from the vendor before the end of October. Please be sure to include a current diploma mailing address on your graduation application.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
Degrees for August 2019 graduates will be posted to transcripts prior to the Labor Day holiday weekend.
I expect to graduate in December 2019. When is the application deadline?
Expected December 2019 graduates must complete the graduation application by December 6.
I will be graduating in December 2019. When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed directly from the vendor before the end of January. Please be sure to include a current diploma mailing address on your Graduation Application.
When will degrees for December 2019 graduates be posted to transcripts?
We expect degrees for December 2019 graduates to be posted to transcripts sometime during the week of January 6.
When and where will the May 2020 Convocation ceremony be held?
The Convocation ceremony will take place on Tues., May 19 at the Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.
Are there hotels close to the venue?
Yes. The Hotel page has a map and a list of hotels offering special rates to Johns Hopkins guests.
Is there a shuttle service to and from the venue?
No. Expected graduates and their guests must make their own arrangements to get to and from the Arena. The Arena is easily accessible by both Light Rail (Howard Street) and Metro (Charles Center). There are a handful of parking lots and garages in the area should you elect to drive, but please plan ahead as these facilities will also serve commuters on that day.
When will I receive information about the May 2020 graduation ceremonies?
Early 2020
I plan on graduating in either August 2019 or December 2019. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
A: No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2019 and December 2019 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2020 ceremonies.
I graduated in August 2019. When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed directly from the vendor before the end of October. Please be sure to include a current diploma mailing address on your graduation application.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
Degrees for August 2019 graduates will be posted to transcripts prior to the Labor Day holiday weekend.
I expect to graduate in December 2019. When is the application deadline?
Expected December 2019 graduates must complete the graduation application by December 6.
I will be graduating in December 2019. When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed directly from the vendor before the end of January. Please be sure to include a current diploma mailing address on your Graduation Application.
When will degrees for December 2019 graduates be posted to transcripts?
We expect degrees for December 2019 graduates to be posted to transcripts sometime during the week of January 6.
When and where will the May 2020 Convocation ceremony be held?
The Convocation ceremony will take place on Tues., May 19 at the Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.
Are there hotels close to the venue?
Yes. The Hotel page has a map and a list of hotels offering special rates to Johns Hopkins guests.
Is there a shuttle service to and from the venue?
No. Expected graduates and their guests must make their own arrangements to get to and from the Arena. The Arena is easily accessible by both Light Rail (Howard Street) and Metro (Charles Center). There are a handful of parking lots and garages in the area should you elect to drive, but please plan ahead as these facilities will also serve commuters on that day.
When will I receive information about the May 2020 graduation ceremonies?
Early 2020
More questions? Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu