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2022-23 Degree Candidates

All eligible 2022–23 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 2022-2023, 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.

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Deadlines

Undergraduate Level Degree Programs

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Sunday, May 7, 2023 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 17, 2022 December 16, 2022 Spring 2023
Spring Term, April 19, 2023 February 24, 2023 Spring 2023
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023 February 24, 2023 Spring 2023
Graduate Schools
Master Level Degree Programs

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Sunday, May 7, 2023 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 17, 2022December 16, 2022Spring 2023
Spring Term, April 29, 2023February 24, 2023Spring 2023
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023February 24, 2023Spring 2023
Graduate School Certificate Program
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 17, 2022December 16, 2022
Spring Term, April 29, 2023February 24, 2023
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023August 22, 2023
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 17, 2022November 2, 2022December 16, 2022Blackman Auditorium
Spring Term, April 29, 2023April 3, 2023May 4, 2023Blackman Auditorium
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023July 5, 2023August 18, 2023Blackman 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 17, 2022November 2, 2022December 16, 2022Blackman 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 17, 2022November 2, 2022December 20, 2022UNC Dubois Auditorium
Spring Term, April 29, 2023April 3, 2023May 2, 2023Charlotte Campus
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023July 5, 2023August 22, 2023Charlotte Campus
College of Professional Studies, Undergraduate Level
CPS Bachelor Degree Candidates

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 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 17, 2022December 16, 2022Spring 2023
Spring Term, April 29, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
Summer Term(s), September 2, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
CPS Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 17, 2022December 16, 2022
Spring Term, April 29, 2023March 17, 2023
Summer Term(s), September 2, 2023August 19, 2023
College of Professional Studies, Graduate Level
CPS Doctoral Degree Candidates

The ceremony for Boston degree candidates will be on Thursday, May 11, 2023 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 17, 2022December 16, 2022Spring 2023
Winter Term, April 1, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
Spring Term, July 1, 2023June 30, 2023Spring 2024*
Summer Term, September 2, 2023September 1, 2023Spring 2024*

*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 10, 2023 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 17, 2022December 16, 2022Spring 2023
Winter Term, April 1, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
Spring Term, July 1, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
Summer Term, September 2, 2023March 17, 2023Spring 2023
CPS Graduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements:Deadline for completing application:
Fall Term, December 17, 2022December 16, 2022
Winter Term, April 1, 2023March 17, 2023
Spring Term, July 1, 2023June 30, 2023
Summer Term, September 2, 2023September 1, 2023
Doctor of Philosophy

The ceremony for degree candidates will be on Monday, May 1, 2023 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 17, 2022December 16, 2022Spring 2023
Spring Term, April 29, 2023February 24, 2023Spring 2023
Summer Term(s), August 26, 2023August 22, 2023Spring 2024*

*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 12, 2023 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 23, 2022December 22, 2022The School of Law ceremony for the Class of 2022 has passed.
Spring Semester, May 12, 2023April 14, 2023Spring 2023
Summer Semester, September 5, 2023April 14, 2023Spring 2023
Fall Semester, December 20, 2023April 14, 2023Spring 2023

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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