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2024-25 Degree Candidates

All eligible 2024–25 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.”

If you are not attending this year’s Commencement Ceremony because you are not completing your program this semester, please can reach out to your academic advisor to update your graduation application and expected graduation date to a 2026 graduation date.

How to apply to graduate

1

Log onto the Student Hub.

2

Click the “Resources” tab.

3

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 11, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Spring Term, April 26, 2025February 21, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025February 21, 2025Spring 2025
Graduate Schools
Master Level Degree Programs

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Sunday, May 11, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Spring Term, April 26, 2025February 21, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025February 21, 2025Spring 2025
Graduate School Certificate Program
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 14, 2024December 14, 2024
Spring Term, April 26, 2025February 21, 2025
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025August 23, 2025
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 14, 2024November 1, 2024December 17, 2024Blackman Auditorium
Spring Term, April 26, 2025April 1, 2025May 8, 2025Blackman Auditorium
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025July 1, 2025August 15, 2025Blackman 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 14, 2024November 1, 2024December 17, 2024Blackman 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 14, 2024November 1, 2024December 13, 2024Charlotte Campus
Spring Term, April 26, 2025March 29, 2025May 2, 2025Charlotte Campus
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025July 1, 2025August 19, 2025Charlotte Campus
College of Professional Studies, Undergraduate Level
CPS Bachelor’s Degree Candidates

The ceremony for CPS Boston Bachelor’s degree candidates will be on April 30, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Spring Term, April 26, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Term(s), August 30, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
CPS Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 14, 2024December 15, 2024
Spring Term, April 26, 2025March 15, 2025
Summer Term(s), August 30, 2025August 19, 2025
College of Professional Studies, Graduate Level
CPS Doctoral Degree Candidates

The ceremony for CPS Boston Doctoral ceremony will be on May 1, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Winter Term, March 29, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
Spring Term, June 28, 2025June 28, 2025Spring 2026*
Summer Term, August 30, 2025August 30, 2025Spring 2026*

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

CPS Master’s Degree Candidates

The ceremony for CPS Boston Master’s degree candidates will be on April 30, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Winter Term, March 29, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
Spring Term, June 28, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Term, August 30, 2025March 15, 2025Spring 2025
CPS Graduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 14, 2024December 14, 2024
Winter Term, March 29, 2025March 15, 2025
Spring Term, June 28, 2025June 28, 2025
Summer Term, August 30, 2025August 30, 2025
Doctor of Philosophy

The ceremony for Doctor of Philosophy degree candidates will be on April 28, 2025 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 14, 2024December 14, 2024Spring 2025
Spring Term, April 26, 2025February 21, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Term(s), August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Spring 2026*

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

School of Law

The ceremony for School of Law degree candidates will be on Friday, May 2, 2025 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 19, 2024December 19, 2024The School of Law ceremony for the Class of 2024 has passed.
Spring Semester, April 26, 2025April 1, 2025Spring 2025
Summer Semester, August 23, 2025April 1, 2025Spring 2025
Fall Semester, December 17, 2025April 1, 2025Spring 2025

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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