What is the date of the Commencement Exercises?
Commencement is Monday, May 20, 2013. For a full list of dates and times please refer to the Schedule of Events and Activities by clicking on the link above.

Are tickets necessary for any of the ceremonies?
No, tickets are not required for the main ceremony or diploma ceremonies in normal weather conditions.  In case of severe weather some diploma ceremonies are held in different locations requiring tickets. Rain tickets are distributed to students either at cap and gown pick up (A&S and CSOM) or in the deans' offices (LSOE and CSON, grad and undergrad).

When do students and parents receive instructions about Commencement?

Will there be invitations available for graduates to send to relatives and friends?

Is there a special ceremony for December graduates?

When will the Commencement Speaker be announced?

When should we plan on arriving in Boston?
The majority of parents arrive on Saturday to take part in both the Sunday and Monday programs and activities.

When should we plan on leaving Boston?
Since all graduates will depart from Boston College on Monday in late afternoon or early evening, parents should plan to do so, too, unless they wish to extend their stay for personal reasons.

When will Senior Residence Halls close?

What about traffic and parking?

Are there any special arrangements for access to Lower Campus residence halls to move personal belongings?

Are there any special arrangements at Commencement for students and/or guests with disabilities?

How will I know if my son/daughter will be receiving a special award?

Are there special arrangements for members of the Boston College Silver Jubilee Class of 1988 and the Golden Jubilee Class of 1963?

What about cap and gown rental?

What about pictures?

How do I order a copy of "Sub Turri," the Boston College Yearbook?

What about Senior Week Activities for students?

What is the date of Army ROTC Commissioning?

Is there space available on campus for private receptions during Commencement weekend? Also, what time is Commencement completed so that I may plan a reception? No, we are unable to offer space for private functions because of the many events already taking place on Campus. We would suggest, however, that you contact a local restaurant or hotel. Individual School/College diploma ceremonies should be completed by 2:00 p.m.

What is the proper attire for guests over Commencement Weekend?  It is recommended that guests plan their attire based on the weather.  The weather in the Boston area in the month of May ranges from extremely hot and humid to very cool and possibly rainy. The Campus ;terrain is quite hilly therefore comfortable shoes are highly recommended.   Most guests prefer business casual.

What about hotel reservations?

COMMENCEMENT COORDINATOR
University Secretary's Office
(617) 552-4330
For the most up-to-date information regarding Commencement.

Recording available during Commencement Weekend for announcements and updates.(617 )552-INFO

STUDENT SERVICES
(617) 552-3300 or (800)294-0294
For information about student's status in fulfilling degree requirements, student financial accounts and transcripts/records.

INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT WEBSITE LINKS

Graduate Arts & Sciences
School of Theology & Ministry
Boston College Law School

STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE
(617)552-3480 www.bc.edu/seniorweek 
For information about Senior Week activities.

OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
(617)552-3060
www.bc.edu/reslife
For residence hall closing information.

BOSTON COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
(617)552-0900 or (800)978-0978
www.bc.edu/bookstore
For information about personalized graduation announcements, diploma frames, graduation rings and much more.

BOSTON COLLEGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
For emergencies (617)552-4444
For lost and found (617)552-4440