Convocation 2019
Watch the full video of the 2018 Convocation ceremony from Tuesday, May 22, 2018.
2018-19 Conferral Dates*
August 24, 2018 for Summer graduates
December 28, 2018 for Fall graduates
May 25, 2019 for Spring graduates
* The School's Convocation Ceremony and the University Commencement Ceremony are held once a year in May.
December 2018 Conferral
The graduation application is now open via SIS Self Service – https://sis.jhu.edu/sswf. Click Program of Study Info under the Registration menu. The deadline to submit the application is Friday, December 14, 2018.
All 2018-19 graduates are invited to attend the May 2019 Convocation and Commencement ceremonies. Diplomas for Summer and Fall graduates will be mailed directly to you.
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 am graduating in December 2018. When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
We expect degrees for December 2018 graduates to be posted to transcripts by January 4.
I plan on graduating in December 2018. When will the graduation application be available?
The graduation application for December is currently available in Self-Service.
I plan on graduating in either August 2018 or December 2018. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2018 and December 2018 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2019 ceremonies.
When and where will the May 2019 Convocation ceremony be held?
The Convocation ceremony will take place at 3pm on Tues., May 21 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.
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 long is the ceremony?
We expect the ceremony to run between 3 and 3.5 hours.
When will I receive additional information about the May 2019 graduation ceremonies?
Early 2019.
I am graduating in December 2018. When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
We expect degrees for December 2018 graduates to be posted to transcripts by January 4.
I plan on graduating in December 2018. When will the graduation application be available?
The graduation application for December is currently available in Self-Service.
I plan on graduating in either August 2018 or December 2018. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2018 and December 2018 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2019 ceremonies.
When and where will the May 2019 Convocation ceremony be held?
The Convocation ceremony will take place at 3pm on Tues., May 21 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.
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 long is the ceremony?
We expect the ceremony to run between 3 and 3.5 hours.
When will I receive additional information about the May 2019 graduation ceremonies?
Early 2019.
More questions? Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu
