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2023-24 Degree Candidates

All eligible 2023–24 degree candidates must complete the Graduation Application by the deadlines below. We’ll be communicating via email to share important information about this process, so please read all Northeastern emails about applying to graduate.

Read the instructions carefully as you fill out the Apply to Graduate form. You will not be able to go back into the application and update this information once you click submit; please ensure accuracy and carefully review the summary page before you click “Submit Request.”

Your graduation date is determined by the date you fulfill your academic requirements. If you are not planning to complete your degree in 2023-2024, contact your academic advisor to have your expected degree completion date updated.

How to apply to graduate

1

Log onto the Student Hub.

2

Click the “Resources” tab.

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Click on the “Graduation” section, choose “Apply to Graduate,” and complete the questionnaire.

Note: If you receive an error message or your program information is incorrect, alert your academic advisor.

Deadlines

Undergraduate Level Degree Programs

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Fenway Park. Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates. Please click here to view dates and locations.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Spring Term, April 27, 2024February 23, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024February 23, 2024Spring 2024
Graduate Schools
Master Level Degree Programs

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Fenway Park.  Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates, please click here to view dates and locations.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Spring Term, April 27, 2024February 23, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024February 23, 2024Spring 2024
Graduate School Certificate Program
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023
Spring Term, April 27, 2024February 23, 2024
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024August 19, 2024
School of Nursing, BSN
Boston Campus, BS in Nursing

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremonies

Date You Completed Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Ceremony date:Ceremony location:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023November 1, 2023December 19, 2023Blackman Auditorium
Spring Term, April 27, 2024April 1, 2024Spring 2024Blackman Auditorium
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024July 1, 2024Summer 2024Blackman Auditorium

Direct Entry in Nursing (MS) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremonies

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Ceremony date:Ceremony location:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023November 1, 2023December 19, 2023Blackman Auditorium
Charlotte Campus, BS in Nursing

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pinning Ceremonies

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Ceremony date:Ceremony location:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023November 1, 2023December 15, 2023Charlotte Campus
Spring Term, April 27, 2024March 29, 2024Spring 2024Charlotte Campus
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024July 1, 2024Summer 2024Charlotte Campus
College of Professional Studies, Undergraduate Level
CPS Bachelor Degree Candidates

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Matthews Arena.  Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates, please click here to view dates and locations.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Spring Term, April 27, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Term(s), August 31, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
CPS Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023
Spring Term, April 27, 2024March 15, 2024
Summer Term(s), August 31, 2024August 19, 2024
College of Professional Studies, Graduate Level
CPS Doctoral Degree Candidates

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Matthews Arena.  Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates, please click here to view dates and locations.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Winter Term, March 30, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
Spring Term, June 29, 2024June 28, 2024Spring 2025*
Summer Term, August 31, 2024August 30, 2024Spring 2025*

*You will attend a ceremony after your thesis and degree are completed.

CPS Master Degree Candidates

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Matthews Arena.  Each Northeastern campus will be hosting a ceremony for its graduates, please click here to view dates and locations.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Winter Term, March 30, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
Spring Term, June 29, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Term, August 31, 2024March 15, 2024Spring 2024
CPS Graduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023
Winter Term, March 30, 2024March 15, 2024
Spring Term, June 29, 2024June 28, 2024
Summer Term, August 31, 2024August 30, 2024
Doctor of Philosophy

The ceremony for degree candidates will be on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Matthews Arena.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Term, December 16, 2023December 15, 2023Spring 2024
Spring Term, April 27, 2024February 23, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024August 19, 2024Spring 2025*

*You will attend a ceremony after your thesis and degree are completed.

School of Law

The ceremony for degree candidates will be on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Matthews Arena.

Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application in order to participate in ceremony:Attend your Commencement Ceremony in:
Fall Semester, December 21, 2023December 20, 2023The School of Law ceremony for the Class of 2023 has passed.
Spring Semester, May 27, 2024April 12, 2024Spring 2024
Summer Semester, August 24, 2024April 12, 2024Spring 2024
Fall Semester, December 19, 2024April 12, 2024Spring 2024

Important Notes

Changes after you submit your graduation application

Updating degree information
  • If you need to update your degree information (such as degree, major, or conferral date), you must contact your advisor or the dean’s office of your college. Request that they complete and submit a “Curriculum or Conferral Date Change” form to the Office of the Registrar.
Updating diploma mailing address
  • After completing the application, you may choose the “View Application to Graduate” link to review your details and/or to update your diploma mailing address. You may edit your address no later than two weeks prior to graduating.

Ceremony details

  • The Apply to Graduate form is vital in providing your college/school, the Office of the Registrar, and the Commencement Office with the critical information needed to serve you.
  • Please note that your application to graduate does not include ticketing, global campus ceremony registration, or college celebration registration. Depending on the events you are eligible to attend, students will receive a follow-up email regarding these registrations at a later date.
  • There are no commencement ceremonies held directly following Fall or Summer terms.
  • Complete ceremony information is being updated as planning continues. All current information can be found on our FAQ page, which will be updated regularly.

Making a name change

  • If you’d like to update your first or last name, complete the Commencement and Student Record Name Change Form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Changes to your diploma name or other information must be submitted no later than six weeks prior to your graduation date by emailing the Office of the Registrar.

International address

  • If you have an international address, please provide an international phone number.

Degree conferral

  • Degrees are awarded according to the final clearance process through the Office of the Registrar and the Office of the Dean.

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