Gallaudet University 156th Commencement

Name: Gallaudet University 156th Commencement
Start: 2026-05-15T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-15T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Gallaudet University Field House

Hosted by Gallaudet University

Date and time

Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 AM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Gallaudet University Field House
800 Florida Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

Virtual attendance

Virtual link will be provided closer to the event.

Cost

Ticketed (by invitation through graduates)

Details

Educational Program

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Venue
ASL Interpretation
Remote / Virtual Attendance Option

About this event

Gallaudet University's commencement features Emmy-nominated filmmaker Nyle DiMarco (Undergraduate Ceremony, 2-4pm) and global human rights leader Yohei Sasakawa (Graduate Ceremony, 9-11am) as speakers and honorary degree recipients. Conducted bilingually in ASL and English.