
BOSTON
Undergraduate Commencement
Fenway Park
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
4:00 p.m. ET
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Undergraduate commencement ceremony
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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 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 Commencement at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Registration and ticket claim for Commencement at Fenway Park will be announced at a later date. Eligible students who have applied to graduate will receive an email from the Commencement Office with directions on how to claim up to five (5) tickets. At that time, students may also request one (1) additional ticket.
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.
No additional tickets beyond the five (5) 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 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.
Student Speaker
Do you want to be a speaker at Commencement?
Each year, graduating students are invited to submit a speech to be considered for inclusion in the Commencement ceremony. Any student completing degrees in December 2025, May 2026, or August 2026, who is participating in the Graduate Commencement Ceremony on April 29, 2026 may apply.
Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026.
Questions? Contact [email protected].

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.

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.








