LLM-Specific Commencement Information
Commencement 2024
For the most up to date information, please see the law school’s commencement pages at https://www.bu.edu/law/about/offices/communications-marketing/commencement/
Below outlines the celebratory events marking this year’s class.
WHEN IS IT?
The BU Law Commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 Details will be forthcoming!
IS THERE AN ALP/IP/EXCHANGE CELEBRATION COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND?
YES! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 17 from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Details will be forthcoming!
WHAT DO I WEAR?
In order to participate in the in-person May 19th Commencement ceremony, you will need University-approved regalia. Barnes & Noble at Boston University is the approved supplier for caps and gowns to graduates. Bachelor’s and master’s candidates purchase their keepsake regalia sets and doctoral candidates rent theirs. Please note that LLMs wear black doctoral robes. JD students wear red!
All orders must be placed online, and the order site is open now for all degree candidates. Ordering options include home delivery and campus pickup options. It is highly recommended that all orders are placed as soon as possible to avoid processing and transit delays.
Orders placed before April 1st will receive free domestic standard shipping.
If you select the campus pickup option, you will not receive your announcements until the start of campus pickup on May 6th at the bookstore.
DEADLINES
March 25: Order your Cap & Gown by March 25 for campus pickup option. Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 6 at Barnes & Noble at Boston University on the second floor.
April 1: Order your Cap & Gown by April 1 for free domestic shipping. (Shipping charges will apply for all bachelor and master regalia orders after April 1.)
CAN I GET ANNOUNCEMENTS TO SEND TO MY FAMILY/FRIENDS?
YES! Boston University School of Law Commencement announcements are specific to the law school’s ceremony. Please note that announcements received with regalia orders are specifically for the All-University Commencement ceremony. LAW Announcements will be available at the OGIP office beginning in early March