CFA Convocation & Commencement

All diplomas will be mailed. All degree candidates should access the MyBU Student Portal to verify and/or update important diploma and commencement information. If you do not have access to the MyBU Student Portal, please visit the Office of the University Registrar’s website. The Office of the University Registrar provides the dates on which the diplomas are released for mailing. It is imperative that your mailing address is correct in order to receive your diploma.

All students must have a graduation review or received verification that they have completed their graduation requirements. Unresolved problems may hold up receipt of your degree. Any AP scores, transfer credits, and declaration of minors MUST be resolved immediately. Contact CFA Registrar, Mary Ducharme at cfastu@bu.edu with any questions regarding your graduation eligibility.

If you have any remaining questions about your academic requirements for graduation, please contact one of the staff below:

School of Music

Barbara Raney, braney@bu.edu

School of Visual Arts

Beth Zerega, bzerega@bu.edu

School of Theatre

Molly Kacerosky, jodka@bu.edu
Mark Stanley (Graduate Design and Production), mws@bu.edu

Dean’s Office, Enrollment Services

Brendan Hoey (Student Services), brendan2@bu.edu
Mary Ducharme (Registrar, Student Records), cfastu@bu.edu

Online Graduate Students

Students in our music education and art education graduate programs should direct any questions to Shannon Streets, Director of Graduate Student Services, at sstreets@bu.edu. We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony!

It is highly recommended that all degree candidates order regalia online.

Orders placed online for campus pick-up will be available from BU Barnes & Noble bookstore. Questions? Contact regalia@bu.edu.

If you have a Federal Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, you MUST complete exit counseling in order to graduate. Information on exit counseling can be found on the Office of Financial Assistance website. Perkins Loan borrowers must complete an exit interview in person; please call 617-353-2340 for more information.

If your student account is not settled you will not receive your diploma. Please ensure you have no outstanding balance on your bill. Check with Student Accounting Services if you have questions.

Latin Honors are for undergraduate students only. Among graduating seniors in each school or college, Latin Honors are awarded to the top 30% of the class as follows:

• Summa Cum Laude: Top 5%
• Magna Cum Laude: Next 10%
• Cum Laude: Next 15%

The “break points” (GPA ranges corresponding to each of the honors categories) are determined for each school or college on February 1 of each year, based on the penultimate semester’s GPAs of the senior class.

The GPA break points for 2025 in the College of Fine Arts will be posted prior to the 2024 CFA Convocation. Please check back in late spring.

Note: Beginning in May 2025, BU will move from evaluating Latin Honors on 7 semesters to evaluating on 8 semesters. Your honors may not be fully finalized until the week of the Convocation ceremony. We will have honors cords available during check-in on Saturday, May 17.

The 2025 BU College of Fine Arts Convocation has concluded. Visit CFA’s YouTube channel to enjoy highlights.

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