2023 Convocation
2023 Convocation
The Bloomberg School's 2023 Convocation Ceremony was held Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Homewood Field on the Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus.
These ceremonies honor students with conferral dates in August 2022, December 2022, and May 2023.
The Class of 2023 is the largest graduating class in the School’s history.
Convocation Speaker
This year’s convocation speech was delivered by Dr. Raj Panjabi, a physician, professor, epidemiologist, entrepreneur, and public servant who received his MPH from the Bloomberg School as a Sommer Scholar in 2006. He currently serves as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Global Health Security and Biodefense at the White House National Security Council.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I participated in the May 24, 2023 Convocation ceremony. Where can I find information about the photo taken as I crossed the stage?
Photo proofs have been sent to graduates who provided contact information on the back of their reader's card.
Inquiries can be directed to GradImages customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online at www.gradimages.com, or email ecc.giservice@gradimages.net.
How will I receive my diploma?
All diplomas are mailed directly from the vendor and will be mailed to the Diploma Address listed in SIS Self Service under Personal Info -> Summary. Orders for May 2023 graduates are now being shipped. Students will receive an email when their diploma has been mailed.
Students with financial holds should submit a case to SEAM once the hold is cleared to request the release of their diploma.
I earned a certificate in May 2023. When will it post to my transcript?
Certificates reported as completed in May 2023 have been posted to transcripts and diplomas have been ordered. Students will be notified by the vendor when the certificate has been mailed.
May 2023 certificate completions reported after June 9, 2023 will be posted after the end of the summer term (August 25, 2023).
When and where is the Bloomberg School of Public Health Convocation ceremony?
The Bloomberg School of Public Health holds its convocation ceremony every year in May. All Academic Year (August, December and May) graduates are invited to participate. The date and location for the 2024 ceremony has not yet been finalized.
I will graduate in August 2023/December 2023. Are graduation ceremonies held during these months?
No. The School and University-wide graduation ceremonies are held once a year in May. August 2023 and December 2023 graduates are welcome to participate in the May 2024 ceremonies.
For information on applying to graduate and degree conferral, go to the Office of Records and Registration.