BOSTON

College of Professional Studies
Doctoral Hooding and Graduation Ceremony

Matthews Arena

Thursday, May 11, 2023
10:00 a.m. ET

EventsCPS Doctoral Hooding & Graduation Ceremony

College of Professional Studies
Doctoral Hooding and Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Start time – 10:00 a.m. ET
*Arrival and procession time to be announced.

Matthews Arena, 238-262 St Botolph St, Boston, MA 02115
Rain or shine

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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 College of Professional Studies website on the day of the ceremony.

Eligibility

All College of Professional Studies Doctoral level Boston candidates who complete their degree requirements by July 2022, September 2022, December 2022, or April 2023 are eligible to attend the CPS Doctoral hooding & graduation ceremony.

Tickets

Students are allotted 6 guest tickets.

Details about registering and downloading tickets will be emailed to students by March 2023.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register for extra tickets?

Extra tickets are not available for this ceremony due to venue capacity.

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 to and 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.

Learn more about preparing to graduate