Commencement 2026 Registration

A cityscape of Florence, Italy, with the Florence Cathedral's dome and surrounding historic buildings, overlaid with a circular logo for the Global Centre for Advanced Studies, including text about a commencement event in May 2026.

Deadline for registering for Commencement 2026 is 1 March, 2026

Date: Sunday May 10th 2026 — likely at 18:00 Local Time

A young woman in graduation attire with a laurel wreath on her head, standing in front of the Florence Cathedral in Italy. She has long dark hair and is smiling slightly. There is a logo on her gown for 'The Global Centre for Advanced Studies'.

Why do Italians where a Laurel Wreath for graduation? Read this article to find out.

This was Stephanie Gray’s commencement procession when they graduated in Mexico City with the MA in philosophy degree. October 31, 2021. dia de los muertos

Please complete this form by 1 March 2026. All folks attending should complete this both graduating researchers as well as GCAS folks who will be in attendance