BOSTON

Graduate Commencement

Fenway Park

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. ET

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EventsGraduate Ceremony at Fenway

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00 a.m. ET

Arrival Time:
Both students and guests should arrive 2 hours before the ceremony.
Graduate Arrival (Gate B) – 8:00 a.m.
Guest Gates Open (Gates A, D, E) – 8:00 a.m.
Student Procession – 8:45 a.m.

Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA
Rain or shine.
In the event of rain, ponchos will be provided to students. We recommend dressing appropriately for the weather and allowing extra time for entry.

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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 Northeastern Global News on the day of the ceremony.

Eligibility

All Master and Doctorate (DMS, DNP, PharmD, DPT) level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 are eligible to attend the Graduate commencement ceremony.

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

Eligibility FAQ

What if I completed my degree in December 2025/August 2026? Is there another ceremony?

There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms. If you graduate within the 2026 school year (Fall 2025 to Summer 2026) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2026.

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.

We are happy to provide up to six (6) guest tickets for each eligible graduate student to attend Graduate Commencement at Fenway Park.

Tickets are now available to all graduates who have registered to attend. You must claim your graduate field ticket first, and then you can claim up to 6 guest tickets. Students should have received instructions on how to claim their tickets in their Northeastern email address.

General ticket inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. If you have MLB Ballpark App questions or are having technical difficulties with the ticketing website, please call 877-RED-SOX9.

Step-by-Step Process on Graduate Ticket Claim:

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Students may claim up to two (2) extra guest tickets for the Graduate Commencement Ceremony. Please follow the steps below:

Visit the Graduate Commencement MLB Landing Page and click “Claim Tickets”.
Log into your MLB.com account using your Northeastern email and the password you previously created.
Click the “General Admission” dropdown and increase your guest ticket quantity up to two (2) additional Graduate Ceremony – Guest tickets. Then select “Buy Seats”.
Click “Place Order”.
Your extra guest tickets will appear in the MLB Ballpark App. Log in with your Northeastern email address as the username.
Guest tickets can then be forwarded to guests as needed; they must also download the MLB Ballpark App.

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 claim 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

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