College of Professional Studies Commencement 2025

BOSTON

College of Professional Studies
Doctoral Commencement

Blackman Auditorium

Friday, August 21, 2026
10:30 a.m. ET

EventsCPS Doctoral Commencement

College of Professional Studies
Doctoral Commencement

This ceremony will include the Investiture of Doctoral Hoods by the student’s advisor or faculty representative from the college.

Friday, August 21, 2026
10:30 a.m. ET

Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall, 342 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Rain or shine

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Duration:
Each ceremony will last 90-120 minutes.

The ceremony will be livestreamed for all who are unable to attend.

Please plan to join fellow classmates and guests immediately following at the Curry Student Center, for a celebratory toast.

For questions about the College of Professional Studies ceremonies, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility

All College of Professional Studies Doctoral candidates who complete their degree requirements in Boston in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or Spring 2026 quarter are eligible to attend the CPS Doctoral Commencement in Boston.

Ceremony Registration

Eligible doctoral candidates will receive an email invitation to register for the 2026 Doctoral Commencement ceremony. Registration allows graduates to claim guest tickets and receive a link to order complimentary regalia. If you have not yet received an invitation, please confirm that you have applied to graduate with the Registrar’s Office, as this is required for participation in the ceremony.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 3 guest tickets.

Students 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?

Each graduate may claim up to three (3) guest tickets during registration and request placement on a waitlist for additional tickets at Blackman Auditorium or the Curry Student Center Ballroom livestream event.

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 all of my tickets during registration?

After your initial ticket registration, you can log back into your ceremony registration ticketing page to claim the remainder of your tickets. You can also delete any guest tickets that you no longer need. This frees up additional tickets for classmates on the waitlist for additional guest tickets.

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