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 graduated 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 3pm at the Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.
I plan on participating in the May 2020 graduation ceremonies. How do I order regalia?
Regalia can be ordered at https://jhu-sph.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome through April 11, 2020.
I will be using regalia worn by someone who participated in the May 2019 ceremonies. Is this okay?
Yes, but please e-mail jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu to let us know so we can update our records. This ensures that you will continue to receive important communications regarding ceremony participation.
Are tickets required for Convocation?
No. This is not a ticketed event. Expected graduates may invite as many friends and family as they wish.
How do I provide my consulate with a letter for guest I wish to invite from outside of the U.S.?
Please complete the request for a consulate letter found here: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFIbd9XkfXZTPpj
Can children attend the ceremony?
Yes. Children can sit in the guest seating areas and must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children are not permitted in the line-up areas, nor are they allowed to march with graduates.
Are there disability accommodations?
Designated seating areas for persons using wheelchairs are located on the level 1 Concourse behind sections 103 and 104. Volunteers and ushers are available inside the arena. Elevators are available in the southeast and southwest corners of the building.
Large screens will project the ceremony and the graduates as they cross the stage. The ceremony will be closed captioned on the large screens on either side of the stage.
A limited number of large print programs will be available. A PDF of the program will also be available on this page.
Assisted Listening Devices are available at the Guest Services window at the north end of the Concourse level.
Service animals are the only animals permitted in the Royal Farms Arena. Emotional support animals and other pets are not permitted.
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.
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 graduated 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 3pm at the Royal Farms Arena in downtown Baltimore.
I plan on participating in the May 2020 graduation ceremonies. How do I order regalia?
Regalia can be ordered at https://jhu-sph.shopoakhalli.com/purchasewizard/Welcome through April 11, 2020.
I will be using regalia worn by someone who participated in the May 2019 ceremonies. Is this okay?
Yes, but please e-mail jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu to let us know so we can update our records. This ensures that you will continue to receive important communications regarding ceremony participation.
Are tickets required for Convocation?
No. This is not a ticketed event. Expected graduates may invite as many friends and family as they wish.
How do I provide my consulate with a letter for guest I wish to invite from outside of the U.S.?
Please complete the request for a consulate letter found here: https://jhsph.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFIbd9XkfXZTPpj
Can children attend the ceremony?
Yes. Children can sit in the guest seating areas and must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children are not permitted in the line-up areas, nor are they allowed to march with graduates.
Are there disability accommodations?
Designated seating areas for persons using wheelchairs are located on the level 1 Concourse behind sections 103 and 104. Volunteers and ushers are available inside the arena. Elevators are available in the southeast and southwest corners of the building.
Large screens will project the ceremony and the graduates as they cross the stage. The ceremony will be closed captioned on the large screens on either side of the stage.
A limited number of large print programs will be available. A PDF of the program will also be available on this page.
Assisted Listening Devices are available at the Guest Services window at the north end of the Concourse level.
Service animals are the only animals permitted in the Royal Farms Arena. Emotional support animals and other pets are not permitted.
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.
More questions? Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu