Congratulations, Class of 2023!
We are so proud of all our 2023 BGE graduates! We invite you to browse our photos from the Commencement lineup and procession, rewatch the ceremony, and read our Commencement story.
Graduating Student Checklist
Follow our instructions to apply for your master’s degree, Ph.D. or graduate certificate.
Class of 2024 Commencement
Ph.D. and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony and Reception
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and BGE Commencement Ceremony for Master’s and Ph.D. Graduates
Friday, May 17, 2024
Commencement Schedule
Time | Activity |
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7:00 a.m. | Graduating students report to assigned room locations in White-Gravenor Hall and Intercultural Center (ICC). (Allow time for transportation, traffic jams, parking, and walking to your lineup rooms.) Students should report to their assigned rooms no later than 7:30 a.m. You must have complete regalia to participate. Students receive instructions on regalia and room assignments in May. Students are put in alphabetical order by their program, given hooding instructions, and given name cards at this time. Lineup commences shortly afterward. You can prepare by watching our quick video guide: “How to Put On Your Commencement Regalia” |
8:30 a.m. | Graduating students process in formation to Healy Lawn. (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena) |
9:00 a.m. | Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and Biomedical Graduate Education Commencement Ceremony begins on Healy Lawn (Severe Weather Site: McDonough Arena) |
Commencement Ceremony Logistics & Information
Please note that this information may change to reflect updates from the Office of the President or the Office of the Provost.
More questions? Please visit our BGE Commencement FAQ.
More Commencement Events
DisCo Grad: Disability Community Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 4 p.m.
Great Room, Healey Family Student Center
Multicultural Ceremony for Graduate Students
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 3:30 p.m.
Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building
Family Reception, PWC Plaza, Hariri Building – 5 p.m.