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 commencement website on the day of the ceremony.
Eligibility
All Master and Doctorate (DNP, PharmD, DPT) level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2023 through Summer 2024 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 2023/August 2024? Is there another ceremony?
There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms. If you graduate within the 2024 school year (Fall 2023 to Summer 2024) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2024.
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
Students are allotted 6 guest tickets.
Ticket information for the 2024 Commencement ceremony will be posted next year closer to the ceremony date.
Ticket FAQ
Can I register for extra tickets?
Extra tickets will not be available for the Commencement ceremonies. The allotted guest count is based on the number of graduates and the capacity of the venue.
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.
Student Speaker
Student speaker applications for the Class of 2024 will be available by February 2024.
Clara Wu, undergraduate student speaker, at the 2023 Commencement 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.
Students cheering and tossing their caps at the end of the Graduate ceremony.Scoreboard at Fenway Park that says “#likeahusky”.Students waving their international flags.Student lined up outside of Fenway Park in the morning.Student in the crowd waving their international flag.Students cheering and waving flags as the husky banner drops.Students in line as they process to their seats on the field.Paws and Wally posing with a graduate student.