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Undergraduate Commencement

Fenway Park

Sunday, May 5, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET

Undergraduate commencement ceremony

Sunday, May 5, 2024
4:00 p.m. ET

Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA
Rain or shine

Duration:
Each ceremony will last 90-120 minutes. The graduate procession into Fenway will begin 1.5 hours before the ceremony start time.

The ceremony will be livestreamed for all who are unable to attend. Details will be on the commencement website on the day of the ceremony.

Eligibility

All bachelor level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2023 through Summer 2024 are eligible to attend the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Please note that all Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidates for BSN degree conferral and College of Professional Studies candidates will have their own specified ceremonies. Click here to find your eligible ceremony.

Eligiblity FAQ

What if I completed my degree in December 2023/August 2024? Is there another ceremony?

There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms.  If you graduate within the 2024 school year (Fall 2023 to Summer 2024) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2024.

I am graduating from a Northeastern global campus. Can I attend the in-person Commencement in Boston?

We strongly advise attending the ceremony held at your primary campus for your commencement. Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates. Please click here to view dates and locations for your ceremony.

A separate registration will be emailed from your specific global campus.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 6 guest tickets.

Ticket information for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony will be communicated to your Northeastern email in early April.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register for extra tickets?

Extra tickets will not be available for the Commencement ceremonies. The allotted guest count is based on the number of graduates and the capacity of the venue.

Do children and babies need tickets?

Children 2 years or younger who are able to sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony do not need a ticket. Please note that strollers are prohibited. Children older than 2 years must have a ticket. 

What if I do not use all of my tickets during registration?

After your initial ticket registration, you can log back into the ticketing webpage and access the remainder of your tickets until the day of the ceremony.

Student Speaker

Do you want to be a speaker at Commencement?

Each year, graduating seniors are invited to submit a speech to be considered for inclusion in the Commencement ceremony. Any student graduating in December 2023, May 2024, or August 2024, who is participating in the undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 5, 2024 may apply.

Deadline: March 25, 2024.

2023 Undergraduate Commencement
Clara Wu, undergraduate student speaker, at the 2023 Commencement ceremony.

Golden Grads

Celebrating 50 or more years of being a Husky!

Northeastern University continues its tradition of celebrating our most experienced alumni—our Golden Graduates. All Golden Graduates are invited to participate in our tradition of joining new graduates at the Northeastern University Commencement Ceremony.

Golden graduates standing and waving as they are being recognized for 50+ years being alumni.

Looking for more info on preparing for your graduation ceremony?

Find out everything you need to do (including applying to graduate) in the months, weeks, and days leading up to graduation—and tips for the day itself.

Memorabilia and traditions

Looking for a gift for your graduate? Northeastern has a variety of items to celebrate their accomplishments!

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