Frequently Asked Questions

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No. This event is not affiliated with GWUOHS, and is not an alternative option to the GWUOHS 2024 Virtual Graduation Ceremony. The Seniors Celebration is an 'after graduation party' held for the GWUOHS 2024 Graduating Seniors. The event is invitation-based (all GWUOHS 2024 graduating seniors + their guests), and is 100% donation funded. For information about the GWUOHS 2024 Virtual Commencement Ceremony, visit gwuohs.com. 

We want this event to be as inclusive as possible; however, we are having to pay for every aspect of this event and to ensure that we can accomodate the plans, all attendees will need to help with the financial burden. See the CONTRIBUTE Page for more information.

It is a top priority to ensure the Seniors Celebration is available to and accessible for all of our GWUOHS 2024 graduating seniors and their guests!

Students and guests with alternative mobilities and/or other needs will have ADA access to whichever venue is contracted! If there are needs that do not fall under the aforementioned, please reach out via the CONTACT Page.

Accommodations will be made for vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore preferences. Gluten-free will be accommodated, if possible. Students and guests with severe food allergies should come prepared with pre-prepared foods/snacks and any medications they may require.

The celebration will be attended by Security. 

Names of students and their guests will be placed on a guest list, with formal check-in at the door. Those who are not on the guest list will not be permitted entry.

What dress code?! Come as you are! Some will be dressed formally, some will dress comfortable casual. June temperatures for Washington DC run between mid-60°'s to high 80°'s depending upon the time of day/night.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR CAP AND GOWN AND ANY ORNAMENTAL ACCESSORIES (yolk, tassels, cords, etc.). For more info on photo opportunities with the group, see the PLANNED ACTIVITIES Page.

Masks are optional. COVID-19 safety measures including masks, hand sanitizer stations, and limited capacity to allow for social distancing will not be enforced unless mandated by the venue and/or public authority measures.

*We kindly ask that should you have symptoms of illness- stomach, respiratory- even a mild head cold- please wear a mask during all indoor gathering out of courtesy for those who may be immunocompromised. If you have a fever over 100°, please reconsider attending the event.

Funds received can be deposited through GoFundMe (using Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, or credit card). Visit the CONTRIBUTE page for details.