BOSTON

Graduate Commencement

Fenway Park

Saturday, May 8, 2027
10:00 a.m. ET

EventsGraduate Ceremony at Fenway

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, May 8, 2027
10:00 a.m. ET

Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA
Rain or shine. In the event of rain, ponchos will be provided to students.

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Duration:
The ceremony will last 1.5 –2 hours.

The ceremony will be livestreamed at Northeastern Global News.

Eligibility

All Master and select Doctoral (DMS, DNP, PharmD, DPT) level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2026 through Summer 2027 are eligible to attend the Graduate commencement ceremony.

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Please note that all Doctor of Philosophy, School of Law, College of Professional Studies Doctoral candidates will have their own specified ceremonies. Click here to find your eligible ceremony.

This arrangement will be reviewed annually based on participation and attendance.

Eligibility FAQ

What if I completed my degree in December 2026/August 2027? Is there another ceremony?

There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms. If you graduate within the 2027 school year (Fall 2026 to Summer 2027) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2027.

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 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.

Tickets claim process for Commencement at Fenway Park will be communicated to students in March 2027.

Eligible students who have applied to graduate will receive an email from the Commencement Office with directions on how to claim one (1) student ticket and up to six (6) guest tickets.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Extra tickets are not available for this ceremony at this time.

Do children and babies need tickets?

Children age 2 and younger who can sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the ceremony do not require a ticket. Children over age 2 must have their own ticket. Please note that strollers are not permitted.

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 claim the remainder of your tickets until the day of the ceremony.

Student Speaker

More information about the student speaker process will be available at a later date.

Boston Grad Fair

Stay tuned! More information about the date, time, and location will be announced soon.

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