Congratulations to all BUSPH graduates! You did it. We are excited to celebrate this great achievement with you. We have anticipated your questions and would like to provide you with as much information as we can regarding all upcoming SPH commencement events. As commencement weekend approaches, graduates will receive additional and more specific information via email through our newsletter.\u00a0Please check this webpage regularly for any upcoming updates.<\/p>\n
Please note the BUSPH Convocation in May is\u00a0the\u00a0only event<\/em>\u00a0where student names will be called by Degree Programs. Students graduating in January, May, and August are eligible to participate in the May Convocation.<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, May 16, 9:30 am EST<\/span> Graduating students<\/strong> – please report at the Track & Tennis Center by 8am<\/p>\n Faculty<\/strong> – arrive by 8:30am<\/p>\n Guests<\/strong> – doors are open for guests beginning at 8:30am.<\/p>\n The SPH Convocation event will honor graduates with inspiring words from SPH deans, distinguished alumni and guests. This is the\u00a0only event<\/em> where student names will be called by Degree Programs. Regalia is required for this event. If you would like to purchase regalia, visit the Caps, Gowns & Announcements page<\/a>. For details about our free MPH regalia loaner program, please check the loaner regalia section below.<\/p>\n Livestream<\/strong>: Those unable to make it in person for Convocation on May 16 can watch a live broadcast (with CART transcription), starting at 9:30 am ET on May 16. The ceremony will be livestreamed here<\/a>. \u00a0CART (Speech to Text) available via personal phone\/tablet during ceremony: go.bu.edu\/ttc<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Volunteers for convocation are essential to the event. They will usher students, faculty and guests, assist in the student and faculty robing rooms and to greet guests and answer questions. Learn more about volunteering here!<\/p>\n Please note, everyone will be volunteers for this event. If you are a BU exempt employee, you will receive a compensatory day as approved by your supervisor.<\/strong><\/p>\nSign Up to Volunteer Here!<\/a>\n Please plan to attend the volunteer training session. Date, time, and location TBD. This meeting will be hybrid.<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes! All students must\u00a0apply<\/a>\u00a0to graduate! For subject-specific FAQs, please view our\u00a0Graduation Application FAQs. <\/a>Please contact the SPH Registrar’s office at (sphregr@bu.edu<\/a>)\u00a0with questions about your application status.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Even if you are unsure about whether or not you will be in Boston, or will come back to Boston for Convocation, please still RSVP.\u00a0Everyone<\/em>\u00a0planning to attend the ceremony must fill out an\u00a0SPH Convocation RSVP form<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford Street<\/p>\n Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:30am The ceremony will be followed immediately by a tented reception in the adjacent lot from 12:00pm-1:00pm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Star Market across the lot located at 1065 Commonwealth Ave. Open 24 hours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The convocation ceremony is approximately 2 hours long, followed immediately by a 2-hour tented reception in the adjacent lot. There will be plenty of guidance offered on how you and your family will get to the reception area. We hope you and your loved ones will join us to celebrate your success and allow us all the opportunity to meet the people in your life that made this all possible! There will be department signs placed throughout the reception area to make it easier to find faculty and staff in your department.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n All-University Commencement <\/strong><\/p>\n The All-University Commencement ceremony is the official graduation event for the University open to all graduating students regardless of what school they are graduating from.<\/strong><\/p>\n During the University\u2019s commencement ceremony, All\u00a0BU graduating students are recognized together<\/strong> by degree program, but do not individually cross the stage. The All-University Commencement runs approximately two hours, from 1 to 3 pm and is held in an open air stadium, rain or shine. Learn more about the All-University ceremony here<\/a>.<\/p>\n SPH Convocation is the celebration of graduating students and their achievements.<\/strong><\/p>\n SPH Convocation is the school specific ceremony held in honor of the completion and\/or in anticipation of students fulfilling all academic requirements towards their degree.\u00a0 The ceremony includes a convocation speaker, student speaker, and presentation of distinguished awards. Additionally, Dean Galea confers degrees upon all Masters, and Doctoral candidates individually and students walk across the stage to receive a diploma.<\/p>\n Doctoral candidates\u00a0<\/strong>will be hooded, have their names called and cross the stage individually to receive congratulations by their faculty hooder of choice.<\/p>\n SPH Convocation runs approximately two hours from 9:30 to 12:00 pm. All graduates should arrive at the Track and Tennis Center, 100 Ashford Street beginning at 8:00am to check in at the tent in the adjacent lot. Students arriving after 8:30am may not be accommodated in the ceremony.<\/strong>\u00a0 You will be directed to line up in the order of which your name will be called when you go on stage. You should carry\u2014not wear\u2014your cap and gown to check in. There will be volunteers on site to help with regalia and to guide you through the ceremony.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Learn more about <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about diploma order and mailing Schedule <\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n ORDERING REGALIA<\/strong><\/p>\n The Boston University Campus Store is the approved supplier for caps and gowns to graduates. Orders must be placed online. 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.<\/p>\n If you need your regalia to take photos before May, we highly recommend placing your order for home delivery. Orders placed for pickup will not be available until May 4th.<\/p>\n DEADLINES<\/strong><\/p>\n March 23: PRICING<\/strong><\/p>\n MASTER\u2019S = $119 Includes: Red Gown, Master Hood, Black Cap, Tassel<\/p>\n DOCTORAL (RENTAL)* = $109 Includes: Gown with Velvet Panels and Sleeve Chevrons, Doctoral Hood, Black Velvet Tam, Tassel<\/p>\n * Campus pickup rental regalia needs to be returned to the BU Campus Store by May 26, after which they must be returned by mail to Herff Jones.<\/em> CUSTOM REGALIA<\/p>\n Custom-made regalia are available for purchase. Custom orders may be placed at any time, but to ensure arrival by Commencement, orders must be made by Friday, March 27th<\/strong>. CUSTOM BU REGALIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n MORE QUESTIONS?<\/strong> Email the BU Campus Store at REGALIA@BU.EDU<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Yes! BUSPH has a limited<\/strong> supply of Master’s academic regalia<\/strong> for students to borrow who find it a financial burden and would be unable to attend convocation otherwise.\u00a0 Loaner regalia will be available on a first come first serve basis, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in Talbot T-211East starting at 1pm<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Order your cap & gown by March 23 for on campus pickup. (Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 4 at the BU Campus Store)
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\n\u2022 Doctoral Candidates<\/span>: Cap & gown orders must be placed by April 1. (Doctoral regalia will not be available to order after April 1)
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\n\u2022 Master Candidates<\/span>: Order your cap & gown by April 15 to receive for Commencement Weekend. (Caps & gowns will not be available to order after April 15)<\/p>\n
\n* Home shipped rental regalia comes with a return label and campus pickup rental regalia needs to be returned to the BU Campus Store by June 1.<\/em><\/p>\nIs there loaner Regalia Available?<\/h6>