Arlington Commencement

Friday, May 8, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET

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Arlington Commencement

Friday, May 8, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall,
101 Callahan Drive,
Alexandria, VA 22301-2751

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Duration:
The ceremony is expected to last 60 minutes.

The ceremony will be livestreamed for all who are unable to attend. Details will be on Northeastern Global News on the day of the ceremony.

For questions about the Arlington Commencement, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility

All degree candidates who complete their degree requirements in Arlington between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 are eligible to attend the Arlington Commencement.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 4 guest tickets.

Students will receive instructions to claim tickets in their Northeastern email address in January/February.

To go back to your guest tickets, follow these instructions:
● Log in to northea stern.tassel.com using your Northeastern email address.
● Click “View” under your ceremony.
● You have the option to select your tickets to email directly to your guests or to print your guest tickets.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

If would like to request additional guest tickets please send your request to this email – [email protected]
Be sure to include the amount of additional tickets you need.

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 claim or use all of my tickets during registration?

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

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.

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