What is the date of the Commencement Exercises?
Commencement is Monday, May 24, 2010. 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?
When do students and parents receive instructions about Commencement?
Will there be printed 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?
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 at Commencement for students and/or guests with disabilities?
How will I know if my son/daughter will be receiving a special award?
What about cap and gown rental?
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?
Important Contacts
| Department | Contact | Phone | |
|
Commencement Office |
Janice Brown | janice.brown@bc.edu | 617-552-4330 |
| Student Services (Student Mailings for Diploma Ceremonies) |
|
800-294-0294 or 617-552-3300 | |
| School/ College Diploma Ceremony Information |
Contact | Phone | |
| Arts & Sciences | Patricia Mclaughlin | patricia.mclaughlin.3 @bc.edu | 617-552-3272 |
| Graduate Arts & Sciences |
Bryan Fleming |
bryan.fleming@bc.edu | 617-552-3268 |
| Woods College of Advancing Studies | Cheryl Wright | cheryl.wright.1@bc.edu | 617-552-3900 |
| Graduate School of Social Work | Elizabeth Cinquino | cinquino@bc.edu | 617-552-4021 |
| Carroll School of Management | Erica L. Graf & Sara Nunziata | 617-552-0462 or 3932 | |
| Carroll Graduate School of Management | Maryellen Jordan | maryellen.jordan@bc.edu | 617-552-2327 |
| Connell School of Nursing | Maureen Eldredge & Maria Vitone | 617-552-4925 or 2833 | |
| Connell Graduate School of Nursing | Mary Beth Crowley | 617-552-4928 | |
| Lynch School of Education | Tracy Coutts | tracy.eisenhat@bc.edu | 617-552-4204 |
| Lynch Graduate School of Education | Tricia Lucente | patricia.lucente@bc.edu |
617-552-2593 |
| School of Theology and Ministry | Terry Lima |
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617-552-6509 |