We’re excited to announce that planning has begun for Boston University’s Commencement 2027! This celebration of the Class of 2027’s achievements will bring the BU community together for a memorable weekend in May. More details—including the full schedule, convocation information, ticketing, and regalia guidance—will be shared as we continue planning. Stay tuned for updates!
“I sincerely hope you bring a sense of curiosity and excitement that compels you to take full advantage of all the possibilities and opportunities that Boston University, a great urban research university, can offer,” University President ad interim Kenneth Freeman told the Class of 2027 at the annual Matriculation ceremony in 2023.
The Matriculation ceremony marks the beginning of the academic year and is the first of only two occasions when an entering class will gather together (the other is, you guessed it, Commencement). We look forward to gathering again with the Class of 2027 in May.
(BU Today story by Amy Laskowski. Photo by Cydney Scott.)
What's the difference between the two?
Commencement is the congratulatory ceremony (or ceremonies) in which students are publicly and formally recognized (and the topic of this website.)
Graduation, on the other hand, is the process of being awarded a degree after completing required credit hours and other degree requirements. That is the focus of the Office of the University Registrar as well as your school/college advising teams. Work with them throughout your final year to ensure you are meeting all the necessary requirements to graduate (and to join us at Commencement.)