BOSTON

Undergraduate Commencement

Fenway Park

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET

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EventsUndergraduate Ceremony at Fenway

Undergraduate commencement ceremony

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET

Arrival Time:
Both students and guests should arrive 2 hours before the ceremony.
Graduate Arrival (Gate B) – 2:00 p.m.
Guest Gates Open (Gates A, D, E) – 2:00 p.m.
Student Procession – 2:30 p.m. (approximately)

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.

Learn more about Fenway Park

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 bachelor-level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2025 through Summer 2026 are eligible to attend the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

Please note that all Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing candidates for BSN degree conferral and College of Professional Studies candidates 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 to view dates and locations for your ceremony.

A separate registration will be emailed from your specific global campus.

Tickets

We are happy to provide five (5) guest tickets for each eligible undergraduate student to attend the Undergraduate Commencement at Fenway Park.

Students MUST register and claim up to five (5) tickets and request an additional ticket (if needed) BEFORE April 3, 2026.
We hope to be able to provide an extra ticket for every student who requests one. If, due to capacity, we are unable to provide one (1) extra ticket to all who requested, extra tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis by registration date.
After April 3, extra ticket availability (one extra) will be limited based on capacity. No additional tickets beyond the five (5) guaranteed plus one (1) requested (if capacity allows) will be available.

Step-by-Step Process on Undergraduate Ticket Claim:

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Students MUST register and claim up to five (5) tickets and request an additional ticket (if needed). Registration information and deadlines will be announced at a later date.

We hope to be able to provide an extra ticket for every student who requests one. If, due to capacity, we are unable to provide one (1) extra ticket to all who requested, extra tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis by registration date.

Extra ticket availability (one extra) will be limited based on capacity.

No additional tickets beyond the five (5) guaranteed plus one (1) requested (if capacity allows) will be available.

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.

Golden Grads

Celebrating 50 or more years of being a Husky!

Northeastern University continues its tradition of celebrating our most experienced alumni—our Golden Graduates. All Golden Graduates are invited to participate in our tradition of joining new graduates at the Northeastern University Commencement Ceremony.

Learn more about Golden Grads

Golden graduates standing and waving as they are being recognized for 50+ years being alumni.

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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