
Apply to Graduate
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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
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Log onto the Student Hub.
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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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Spring 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Graduate School Certificate Program
Date You Complete Degree Requirements: | Deadline for completing application: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | August 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | December 19, 2023 | Blackman Auditorium |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | Spring 2024 | Blackman Auditorium |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | Summer 2024 | Blackman 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | December 19, 2023 | Blackman 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Charlotte Campus |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | March 29, 2024 | Spring 2024 | Charlotte Campus |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | July 1, 2024 | Summer 2024 | Charlotte 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 31, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
CPS Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements: | Deadline for completing application: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 31, 2024 | August 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Winter Term, March 30, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, June 29, 2024 | June 28, 2024 | Spring 2025* |
Summer Term, August 31, 2024 | August 30, 2024 | Spring 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Winter Term, March 30, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, June 29, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Term, August 31, 2024 | March 15, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
CPS Graduate Certificate Programs
Date You Complete Degree Requirements: | Deadline for completing application: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 |
Winter Term, March 30, 2024 | March 15, 2024 |
Spring Term, June 29, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
Summer Term, August 31, 2024 | August 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: |
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Fall Term, December 16, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | Spring 2024 |
Spring Term, April 27, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Term(s), August 24, 2024 | August 19, 2024 | Spring 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: |
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Fall Semester, December 21, 2023 | December 20, 2023 | The School of Law ceremony for the Class of 2023 has passed. |
Spring Semester, May 27, 2024 | April 12, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Summer Semester, August 24, 2024 | April 12, 2024 | Spring 2024 |
Fall Semester, December 19, 2024 | April 12, 2024 | Spring 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.