Commencement 2012

School of Social Work Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 18, 2012 | 4:00 p.m.
Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) Center | 915 Commonwealth Ave.
Light reception to follow | *All graduates should report to the second floor of the FitRec Center at 3 p.m.

Boston University Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 20, 2012 | 1:00 p.m.
Nickerson Field | 285 Babcock St. (Rain or shine)
All-University Commencement Information

Guest Information

Graduates receive four invitations for guests (University-wide commencement has no reserved seating, except seating for disabled guests). Most requests for additional tickets can granted. School of Social Work activities traditionally conclude around 7 p.m.

Parking Information

The School of Social Work’s designated parking lot is the Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue (Lot AC-2). Please see the Commencement-specific parking map for location reference or the University’s interactive map for assistance with directions. Information about ADA accommodations can be found on the Commencement website.

Shuttle bus services are also available throughout Commencement weekend.

Hotel Accommodations

Visit the Lodging and Visitor Information section of the Boston University Commencement website for information on on-campus and off-campus housing opportunities.

Travel Advisory

On Sunday, May 22, portions of Memorial Drive and Massachusetts Avenue will be closed to traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. because of a benefit road race supporting wounded US veterans.  Graduates and families traveling to Boston University for morning convocations should use Storrow Drive or the Massachusetts Turnpike.

Caps and Gowns

Caps and gowns are available at the Boston University Barnes & Noble, at the fourth floor Cap and Gown Counter during regular books business hours. Current cost is $113. For shipping information contact the Cap and Gown Office at 617-236-7401.

Students borrowing a gown should purchase cap, hood and tassel from Barnes & Noble.

Disability Services

Handicapped parking will be available throughout Commencement Weekend, May 20–22, without reservation or special pass for guests attending a school/college convocation or other commencement-related event. More information is available on the Commencement Disability Services page.