{"id":758,"date":"2019-11-12T14:41:29","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T19:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bmb\/?page_id=758"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:10:39","slug":"graduation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bmb\/academics\/student-resources\/graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Graduates Need To:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Fill out the Intent to Graduate form<\/a> \u2013 you must have filled out the Intent to Graduate form on CAS Advising\u2019s website.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Purchase Regalia<\/a> \u2013order online through May 1 for home delivery or purchase in-store at Barnes & Noble at BU.<\/li>\n
  3. Request accommodations for guests, like accessible seating<\/a> (April 1 – May 2) if applicable.<\/li>\n
  4. Take the Senior Survey<\/a> \u2013 the BMB Program needs your feedback & you can enter to win one of six $25 Visa gift cards.<\/li>\n
  5. Attend a Prep Meeting \u2013 we will review the ceremony procedures and practice your name pronunciation at this mandatory meeting. You MUST attend one:\n
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    1. May 13 at 3PM in COM 101<\/li>\n
    2. May 14 at 12 PM in COM 101<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      BMB Convocation<\/h3>\n

      \"\"<\/p>\n

      Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Convocation
      \nFriday, May 15th at 6PM at the GSU Metcalf Hall (775 Commonwealth Ave)<\/p>\n

      Parking info\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      At this ceremony, graduates will have their name read, walk across the stage to receive their diploma, and pose for handshake photography.<\/em><\/p>\n

      Tickets: no tickets are required for the BMB Convocation and there is no limit on the number of guests graduates can bring (though we do expect about five guests per graduate).<\/p>\n

      Seating: Seats are first-come, first-served starting at 3:15 p.m. Seating for guests with disabilities is available<\/a>. Wheelchairs are not available for rent, so guests should plan to bring their own.<\/p>\n

      Dress: Graduates should wear cap and gown.<\/p>\n

      Duration: Approximately one hour + reception afterward (reception features beverages and hors d\u2019oeuvres).<\/p>\n

      Photography: A photographer will be present to take a photo of each graduate receiving his\/her diploma case. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      All-University Commencement<\/h3>\n

      All-University Commencement<\/a>
      \nSunday, May 17 at 1 PM at Nickerson Field<\/p>\n

      Parking information is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      Tickets: No tickets are required for the All-University Commencement ceremony and there is no limit on how many guests a graduate may have.<\/p>\n

      Seating: Seats are first-come, first-served. It is advised to arrive no later than noon. While general seating is not reserved, there are designated areas for guests with disabilities<\/a>. Students should arrive at Harry Agganis Way by 12:15 pm.\u00a0University Marshals will be on hand to aid in seating by college.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Dress: Graduates should wear cap and gown.<\/p>\n

      Duration: Approximately 2 hours.<\/p>\n

      More information about the All-University Commencement can be found on the <\/em>Commencement website<\/em><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

      QUESTIONS?<\/h5>\n

      Contact Melissa Mele (mmele@bu.edu<\/a>) or Anne Hildebrand (ahild89@bu.edu<\/a>) with any additional questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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