Skip to content
University Undergraduate Commencement 2024

Undergraduate Commencement

Undergraduate commencement ceremony

Sunday, May 11, 2025
4:00 p.m. ET

Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA
Rain or shine

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 bachelor level Boston candidates who are completing their degree requirements between Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 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

When will students move out?

Students living in spring 2025 university housing who are graduating seniors participating in Commencement exercises will have a move-out of 11 a.m. on Monday, May 12. 

What if I completed my degree in December 2024/August 2025? Is there another ceremony?

There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms.  If you graduate within the 2025 school year (Fall 2024 to Summer 2025) then you are eligible to attend the Spring ceremony held in May 2025.

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 four (4) guest tickets for each eligible Undergraduate student to attend Commencement at Fenway Park on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Registration and ticket claim for Commencement at Fenway Park opens on March 10, 2025. Eligible students who have applied to graduate will receive an email from the Commencement Office with directions on how to claim up to four (4) tickets before the deadline of April 4, 2025. At that time, students may also request one (1) additional ticket.  On April 14, 2025, we will confirm if this additional ticket can be allocated.

Remember:
Students MUST register and claim up to four (4) tickets and request an additional ticket (if needed) BEFORE April 4, 2025.

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

No additional tickets beyond the four (4) guaranteed plus one (1) requested (if capacity allows) will be available.

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim extra tickets?

Students MUST register and claim up to four (4) tickets and request an additional ticket (if needed) BEFORE April 4, 2025.

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

No additional tickets beyond the four (4) 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.

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.

We use cookies to improve your experience on our sites. By continuing to use our sites, you agree to our Privacy Statement.