BOSTON

Graduate Commencement

Fenway Park

Sunday, May 11, 2025
10:00 a.m. ET

EventsGraduate Ceremony at Fenway

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 11, 2025
10:00 a.m. ET

Graduate Arrival (Gate B) – 8:00 a.m.
Guest Gates Open (Gates A, D, E) – 8:00 a.m.
Student Procession – 8:45 a.m.
Ceremony Start Time – 10:00 a.m.

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

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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 2024 through Summer 2025 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

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 view dates and locations for your ceremony.

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

Tickets

Each graduate can claim up to 6 guest tickets.

We are happy to provide up to (6) guest tickets for each eligible graduate student to attend Commencement at Fenway Park on Sunday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Registration and ticket claim for Commencement at Fenway Park opened on March 10, 2025. Eligible students who have applied to graduate have received an email from the Commencement Office with directions on how to claim up to six (6) tickets.

Additional tickets are not available. General ticket inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. If you have MLB Ballpark App questions or are having technical difficulties with the ticketing website, please call 877-RED-SOX9.

Step-by-Step Process on Graduate Ticket Claim:

Ticket FAQ

Can I register to claim 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 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.

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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