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Oakland Commencement 2025

Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement

Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement

Saturday, May 16, 2026
2:00 p.m. PT

Holmgren Meadow,
5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94613
Rain or shine

Duration:
The ceremony is expected to last 90 minutes.

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.

For questions about the Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Eligibility

The following students are eligible to attend the Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement:

Degree candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland or Silicon Valley between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026.
All CPS Doctoral candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland or Silicon Valley in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, or Winter 2026.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 2 guest tickets via their Tassel account.

Students will 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 northeastern.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?

Students interested in requesting additional tickets may do so through this form. Deadline to request is March 20, 2026.

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. 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 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.

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