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 am a May 2019 graduate. When can I expect to receive my diploma?
Diplomas were distributed to spring Masters candidates immediately after the May 21 Convocation ceremony.
Masters candidates who did not pick up their diplomas at the Convocation ceremony and Doctoral candidates who did not pick up their diplomas after the university-wide Commencement cermony may retrieve them from E-1002 between Tues., May 28 and Fri., May 31 between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
Diploma mailings will begin on June 3.
What about photos from the May 2019 Convocation ceremony?
Commencement Photos, Inc. took photos of each graduate as they walked across the stage at the Convocation ceremony on May 21. The company recently sent out order forms to students (any recent address changes may have prevented order forms from reaching students). Students can contact Commencement Photos, Inc. at 978-851-5924 for assistance with their order. Students will receive a proof photo in the mail once all photos have been reconciled. The entire order process takes about four weeks. Additional information can be found at http://www.commencementphotos.com/.
Candid photos from Convocation 2019 are available at https://larrycannerphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/Conv.-2019.
What should I do with my regalia?
Masters graduates may keep their regalia.
Doctoral graduates should return the complete set of regalia to the Johns Hopkins Barnes & Noble bookstore (3330 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218) by Fri., June 7.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
Degrees for May 2019 graduates have already been posted to transcripts.
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.
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.
When will the graduation application be available?
The graduation application for the 2019-20 academic year will be available in Self-Service on or around June 1.
I expect to graduate in August 2019. When is the application deadline?
Expected August 2019 graduates must complete the graduation application by August 9.
I will be graduating 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.
I am a May 2019 graduate. When can I expect to receive my diploma?
Diplomas were distributed to spring Masters candidates immediately after the May 21 Convocation ceremony.
Masters candidates who did not pick up their diplomas at the Convocation ceremony and Doctoral candidates who did not pick up their diplomas after the university-wide Commencement cermony may retrieve them from E-1002 between Tues., May 28 and Fri., May 31 between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
Diploma mailings will begin on June 3.
What about photos from the May 2019 Convocation ceremony?
Commencement Photos, Inc. took photos of each graduate as they walked across the stage at the Convocation ceremony on May 21. The company recently sent out order forms to students (any recent address changes may have prevented order forms from reaching students). Students can contact Commencement Photos, Inc. at 978-851-5924 for assistance with their order. Students will receive a proof photo in the mail once all photos have been reconciled. The entire order process takes about four weeks. Additional information can be found at http://www.commencementphotos.com/.
Candid photos from Convocation 2019 are available at https://larrycannerphotography.shootproof.com/gallery/Conv.-2019.
What should I do with my regalia?
Masters graduates may keep their regalia.
Doctoral graduates should return the complete set of regalia to the Johns Hopkins Barnes & Noble bookstore (3330 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218) by Fri., June 7.
When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
Degrees for May 2019 graduates have already been posted to transcripts.
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.
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.
When will the graduation application be available?
The graduation application for the 2019-20 academic year will be available in Self-Service on or around June 1.
I expect to graduate in August 2019. When is the application deadline?
Expected August 2019 graduates must complete the graduation application by August 9.
I will be graduating 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.
More questions? Please contact the Office of Records and Registration at jhsph_graduation@jhu.edu