Graduation Details

Below is information on GWU's graduation weekend in Washington, D.C. and the competitions being held for the School of Education and for the Education Technology Leadership (ETL) Program. There is still time to enter into each one of these (see the information) below. The Jere Trout Memorial Award is designated specifically for ETL students.

There are two separate graduation ceremonies students can attend. On Saturday May 16th the Graduate School of Education holds their graduation ceremony where ETL students walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. (Note: the diplomas are "dummies" - the actual ones are mailed out to students at a later date). On Sunday May 17th the university holds their commencement ceremony for graduating students throughout the university.

The School of Education graduation ceremony is held on Saturday morning from 8:00 am-10:00 am. Afterwards there is a reception for all School of Education graduates and their guests. Brunch style food is provided at the reception and this does allow an opportunity for ETL graduates to socialize with their classmates and ETL faculty. According to Diane Koffenberger, the event is fun but large and a little noisy. For students who would like more time and perhaps a quieter venue Diane has recommended for interested graduates a lunch afterwards at a nearby restaurant. If anyone is interested click on Graduate Luncheon Get Together.


Information for Graduates (graduation tickets, cap and gown ordering information, etc.)


Additional Information (map highlighting key points for Graduation - see page 2)

Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD): GSEHD Student Speaker Competition – April 2, 2009

GSEHD’s School, Community and Alumni Affairs Committee (SCAAC) will host the competition to select the student speaker for the GSEHD Graduation Ceremony. This year’s competition will be held on April 2, 2009, at 2134 G Street NW, in Room 208.

If you are interested in participating, please review the attached flyer. Thank you.
Kathleen Kline
Executive Associate, Dean's Office GSEHD



The following is a link to the official Commencement Weekend Schedule

Information on the Jere Trout Memorial Award.

It is not too late to submit your Jere Trout Memorial Award paper/project! The due date for project submissions is March 31st, 2009.

ETL students wishing to qualify should submit (by mail, or digitally) their single best paper/project completed while in the program. The award will be presented during the Saturday, May 16, 2009 Graduate School of Education Graduation Ceremony. Only students attending the ceremony and who will have completed their degree requirents by May 2009 may submit an entry for this competition.

Please send projects to:

Diane Koffenberger
ETL Program
2134 G Street, N.W. / Room 103
Washington D.C. 20052

Digital Submissions should be sent to:
Bill Robie /

Please await confirmation from Bill that your paper/project has been received. Any students who have already submitted their paper/project should verify its receipt with Bill.

Please feel free to contact ETL if you have any questions Tel. 202-994-1701 / Toll Free 1-866-498-3382 / Fax 202-994-2145 or by e-mail .

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