Graduation

SHA Class of 2025 Convocation

Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
George Sherman Union, Metcalf Ballroom
775 Commonwealth Avenue

We will celebrate SHA undergraduate and graduate students who are graduates for January 2025, May 2025, and August 2025 during the SHA Class of 2025 Convocation. At this time, there are no ticket or guest limits for the ceremony.

SCHEDULE
8:30 AM – Student arrival
9:00 AM – Guest arrival
10:00-11:30 AM – Convocation Ceremony
11:30 AM-1:00 PM – Reception


Convocation Speakers

Commencement Speaker: George Poll,
Cofounder, Poll Restaurants
Dean’s Advisory Board Member (SHA ’86)

Graduate Speaker: Isha Naresh Patel

Undergraduate Speaker: Amanda Lohnes


Photography & Video

Guests must remain seated during the ceremony and are not permitted to take photos in the aisles or near the stage. Professional photos will be shared after graduation weekend.
The ceremony will be livestreamed—please return to this page on the day of the event to access the stream.


Regalia Update (Cap, Gown, & Hood)

Though you are still welcome to attend the ceremony, you will not be able to walk on stage without regalia! If you earned Latin Honors, remember to bring your cords as well.

If you do not receive your regalia home ship order by the day before your school/college convocation, visit the bookstore for emergency assistance. Questions about regalia can be directed to Barnes & Noble at BU, 617-267-8484.


Parking & Transportation

University lots will be open and free for graduates and guests. There will also be a campus shuttle service and public transportation. Public transportation is highly recommended. More information about parking and transportation can be found here.


Bags & Belongings

There is no secure area to store personal items during the ceremony. Please limit the valuables you bring to the ceremony or give them to your guests before 9:00 AM. Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks with you to the ceremony.


Diplomas

  • All diplomas, including May graduates’ diplomas, will be mailed. Please refer to the University Registrar’s mailing schedule.
  • During the presentation of certificates, you’ll receive a commemorative folder with a congratulatory letter.

Disability Accommodations

If you or your guests require disability accommodations, including communication access services or other support, please contact Olivia Lizza, lizzaol@bu by May 1, 2025, to discuss your needs.


All-University Commencement

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street

We hope you will join us for this energizing celebration as some 20,000 guests come together to honor this year’s graduates and celebrate their future endeavors to pave the way, make their mark, and improve our world. Graduates from August 2024 & January 2025, May 2025 Graduates, and August 2025 Graduates are welcome to join the All-University Commencement Exercises on May 18, 2025, the school/college convocations, and all other weekend celebratory events. For those who can join us at Nickerson Field, tickets are required. Learn more about how the graduates can register for themselves and their guests.

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