Join us in celebrating the Class of 2025!
All-University Commencement
Baccalaureate
School & College Convocations
Military Commissioning Ceremonies
Affinity Group Celebrations
All-University
152nd All-University Commencement Exercises
Sunday, May 18, 2025
1 pm
Nickerson Field
We invite you to join us for an inspiring celebration to honor this year’s graduates. The All-University Commencement will take place at Nickerson Field (285 Babcock St) and will feature speeches from President Melissa Gilliam, the Commencement Speaker, and the Student Speaker. The ceremony will also include presentations to the Honorary Degree Recipients and Metcalf Award winners, and the conferring of degrees. As part of Boston University’s tradition, the names of the Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients, and Metcalf Award winners will be revealed at the annual Senior Breakfast in May.
Graduates of the Class of 2025 will be seated at the All-University Commencement with their respective school/college and recognized collectively. (The school/college convocation is where students will have their names called and the iconic handshake photo is taken.) Eligible graduates are encouraged to attend the All-University Commencement, their respective school/college convocations, and all other weekend events.
Tickets will be required to attend the Nickerson Field ceremony. Information about the ticketing will be forthcoming. The All-University Commencement will include ASL interpretation and closed captioning. For those who cannot attend the in-person ceremony at Nickerson Field, a livestream with CART transcription will be available on our website.
Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 18, 2025
11 am
Marsh Chapel
School & College Convocations
Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine
and Graduate Medical Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
College of Communication
College of Engineering
College of Fine Arts
Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Metropolitan College
Questrom School of Business
School of Hospitality Administration
School of Law
School of Public Health
School of Social Work
School of Theology
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
Schedule can be subject to change to meet the needs of the ceremonies. Updates will be posted and noted if changes occur.
Military Commissioning
Aerospace Studies / Air Force ROTC
Naval Sciences / Navy ROTC
Additional commissioning ceremonies will be posted once dates, times, and locations are confirmed.
Affinity Group Celebrations
Information will be posted once dates, times, and locations are confirmed.