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Oakland Commencement

Oakland Commencement

Oakland Commencement

Sunday, April 27, 2025
11:00 a.m. PT

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

Duration:
The ceremony is expected to last 90 minutes.

For questions about the Oakland Commencement, please contact [email protected].

Eligibility

The following students are eligible to attend the Oakland Commencement:

Degree candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland between Fall 2024 through Summer 2025.

All CPS Doctoral candidates who complete their degree requirements in Oakland in Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024, or Winter 2025.

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 6 guest tickets.

To go back to your guest tickets, follow these instructions:
– Log in to northeastern.tassel.com using your Northeastern email address.
– Click “Print/Email Tickets.” You have the option to either print each ticket or email your tickets to your guests.

Details about registering and downloading tickets were emailed to students in January 2025.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Additional ticket requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no guarantee that additional tickets will be available. More information will be provided at a later date.

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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