{"id":24761,"date":"2025-03-04T15:01:33","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=24761"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:43:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:43:16","slug":"commencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/events-landing\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Step on the Seal 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you step on the BU seal?<\/h3>\n

Check out your pictures here!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Congratulations Class of 2026\u2014you did it! You have reached an important milestone in your academic and personal journey and should be incredibly proud of your achievements. Commencement is a time to reflect on all of the hard work and dedication that you have put into your studies. But it\u2019s also a time to celebrate the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. No matter where the next phase of your journey takes you, your BU Terrier family will be cheering you on every step of the way!<\/p>\n

And speaking of steps\u2026 it\u2019s finally time to take that last leap off the granite and onto black stone and bronze! After years of waiting (for most of you, we see you seal-steppers) you can now confidently step on the BU Seal.<\/p>\n

Come by Marsh Plaza and get your photo snapped by a professional as you take your first step on the seal. It\u2019s totally free, courtesy of the BU Alumni Association.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, May 15<\/h3>\n

9 am\u20134 pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saturday, May 16<\/h3>\n

9 am\u20134 pm<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Sunday, May 17<\/h3>\n

9 am\u20136 pm*<\/strong><\/h4>\n

*Must be in line by 4 pm on May 17 for guaranteed participation.<\/em><\/p>\n

Commencement Weekend will take place May 15\u201317, 2026, for more information please visit the Commencement website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Can't make it to Marsh Plaza?<\/h4>

\nWe\u2019ve put together a virtual Zoom background and a few easy steps (see what we did there?) to help you celebrate this BU tradition wherever you are.<\/p>\n

\"\" Save this virtual Zoom background by right-clicking on the image.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>What\u2019s the deal with the BU Seal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Legend has it, if you step on the BU Seal at the center of Marsh Plaza while still enrolled as a student you won\u2019t graduate. No one knows when or who started this rumor, but we certainly don\u2019t intend to take the chance to find out if it\u2019s true!<\/p>\n