{"id":89416,"date":"2022-08-05T11:01:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=89416"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:39:25","slug":"convocation-commencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/student-life\/convocation-commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"CFA Convocation &#038; Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>CFA Class of 2026, you&#8217;re up next!<\/h2>\n<p>Congratulations, CFA graduates! On this page, you&#8217;ll find important information regarding BU College of Fine Arts Convocation 2026, from registration to the event highlights.<\/p>\n<h5>College of Fine Arts Convocation for the Class of 2026<\/h5>\n<p>Saturday, May 16, 2026 <span>\u2022<\/span> 4pm <span>\u2022 <\/span>BU Track &amp; Tennis Center <span>\u2022 100 Ashford Street<\/span><\/p>\n<h5>All-University Commencement<\/h5>\n<p>Sunday, May 17, 2026 <span>\u2022<\/span> 1pm <span>\u2022 <\/span>Nickerson Field <span>\u2022 285 Babcock Street<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Information for Graduating CFA Students<\/h4>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Diplomas<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>All diplomas will be mailed. All degree candidates should access the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> to verify and\/or update important diploma and commencement information. If you do not have access to the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of the University Registrar\u2019s website<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Graduation Reviews &amp; Degree Requirements<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"mailto:cfastu@bu.edu\">cfastu@bu.edu<\/a> with any questions regarding your graduation eligibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any remaining questions about your academic requirements for graduation, please contact one of the staff below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>School of Music<\/h5>\n<p>Barbara Raney, <a href=\"mailto:braney@bu.edu\">braney@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>School of Visual Arts<\/h5>\n<p>Beth Zerega, <a href=\"mailto:bzerega@bu.edu\">bzerega@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>School of Theatre<\/h5>\n<p>Molly Kacerosky, <a href=\"mailto:jodka@bu.edu\">jodka@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nMark Stanley (Graduate Design and Production), <a href=\"mailto:mws@bu.edu\">mws@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Dean\u2019s Office, Enrollment Services<\/h5>\n<p>Brendan Hoey (Student Services), <a href=\"mailto:brendan2@bu.edu\">brendan2@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nMary Ducharme (Registrar, Student Records), <a href=\"mailto:cfastu@bu.edu\">cfastu@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Online Graduate Students<\/h5>\n<p>Students in our music education and art education graduate programs should direct any questions to Shannon Streets, Director of Graduate Student Services, at <a href=\"mailto:sstreets@bu.edu\">sstreets@bu.edu<\/a>. We look forward to seeing you at the ceremony!<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Cap &amp; Gown Information<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>It is highly recommended that all degree candidates <a href=\"http:\/\/colleges.herffjones.com\/college\/bu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">order regalia online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Orders placed online for campus pick-up will be available from <a href=\"https:\/\/bu.bncollege.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Barnes &amp; Noble bookstore<\/a>. Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:regalia@bu.edu\">regalia@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Financial Aid &amp; Your Student Account<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/loans\/student-loans\/exit-counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Financial Assistance website<\/a>. Perkins Loan borrowers must complete an exit interview in person; please call 617-353-2340 for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Accounting Services<\/a> if you have questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Latin Honors<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Latin Honors are for <strong>undergraduate students only<\/strong>. Among graduating seniors in each school or college, Latin Honors are awarded to the top 30% of the class as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Summa Cum Laude: Top 5%<\/li>\n<li>Magna Cum Laude: Next 10%<\/li>\n<li>Cum Laude: Next 15%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The \u201cbreak points\u201d (GPA ranges corresponding to each of the honors categories) are determined for each school or college based on the penultimate semester\u2019s GPAs of the senior class.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>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 16.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"grey\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">CFA Convocation Livestream<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The 2025 BU College of Fine Arts Convocation has concluded. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mIv1AHSS8Ac&amp;list=PL2rl6NSE0XdKND1ane0jk5lUUWvgpR-XW&amp;index=2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CFA&#8217;s YouTube channel<\/a> to enjoy highlights.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mIv1AHSS8Ac&amp;list=PL2rl6NSE0XdKND1ane0jk5lUUWvgpR-XW&amp;index=2\">Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout yellow\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/08\/boston-university-commencement.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>BU Commencement 2026<\/h4>\n<p>Everything you need to know about BU&#8217;s Commencement Weekend!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/commencement\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CFA Class of 2026, you&#8217;re up next! Congratulations, CFA graduates! 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