The Ceremony of Matriculation

Boston University is an internationally recognized center of intellectual, scientific, and cultural activity. We offer outstanding academic programs across an extraordinary breadth of fields and have been committed to equality of educational opportunity since our founding.

As a major urban research university, Boston University is both a ­ repository for accumulated knowledge and wisdom and a testing ground for new ideas. Taught by inspired, committed, and creative faculty, our students in Boston and around the world receive the enduring value of a liberal arts education and the skills and experience offered by professional schools, ensuring that they are engaged, adaptable, and prepared to pursue successful careers and fulfilling lives.

Prelude Concert
Boston University Faculty Brass Quintet
Terry Everson
Conductor

Processional
Terry Everson
Processional March

Call To Order
Jason Campbell-Foster
Dean of Students

Invocation
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill
Dean of Marsh Chapel

Undergraduate Welcome
James Klein, CAS ‘27

Faculty Salutation
Robinson Fulweiler
Professor
Earth & Environment and Biology, College of Arts & Sciences

Address to Students
Melissa Gilliam
President

Presentation of Students
Colin Duckett
Provost & Chief Academic Officer

Matriculation of The Class of 2030
President Gilliam

Closing Remarks
Dean Campbell-Foster

Clarissima
J Lamoureux, CFA ’27

Recessional
Samuel Scheidt
Galliard Battaglia

The Matriculation Ceremony is under the direction of the University Marshal. Serving as today’s University Marshal is Monica Pessina, Clinical Associate Professor, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.