May 2017 Commencement

Attention students graduating in May 2017! This is important information about the commencement ceremonies. Please update your diploma and graduation information on the Student Link ASAP if you haven’t done so yet. Be sure to update this information even if you do not plan to attend Commencement ceremonies.

If you’re participating in ceremonies during Commencement Weekend, you’ll need the University-approved regalia. For more information click here.

MET Commencement Ceremony – Saturday, May 20, 2017; 4pm to approximately 6:30pm

• 1:00pm: Pre-Convocation Reception at West Campus Dining Hall, 273-275 Babcock St.
• 2:45pm: Graduates report to Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue, for check in.
• 4:00pm: Ceremony begins.
• 6:30pm (approx.): Graduates will formally process to a reception in the Fit-Rec Center, Four Court Gym on the second floor, where guests will meet you. May graduates will pick up their diplomas at the reception. A picture ID is required before a diploma is released.

Tickets are NOT required. Click here for further information. International students requesting an invitation letter for relatives should submit an application for Letter of Invitation to ISSO.

January 2017, May 2017 and September 2017 graduates can attend the ceremony. RSVP is not required.

All University Commencement Ceremony – Sunday, May 21, 2017; 1pm

Students from all Schools and Colleges at Boston University participate in this ceremony held at Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street. This is a symbolic conferment ceremony; students do not receive their actual diplomas at this ceremony. Visit the BU Commencement website for more information.