All-University Commencement 2026

Starts: 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026

Boston University's Commencement 2026 exercises. Graduating students should plan to be in attendance and through security by 12:30 pm in order to be seated with their school/college. 

There will be ASL interpretation and closed captioning at the in-person ceremony. Those unable to attend in person can watch a live stream (with CART transcription) on the BU Commencement website.

Please note: Tickets (free) are required for the All-University Commencement. Learn more on the BU Commencement website.

Location:: Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock St.
Registration:: https://www.bu.edu/commencement/

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