Graduation Day Information

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Arrival, Assembly, & Procession
Important information for graduating students. All graduates should be in the assembly areas by 8:30 a.m. The academic procession for the University Commencement will begin at 9:30 a.m. Family and guests should be seated by that time. The University Commencement will take approximately two hours. This will be followed by individual School diploma ceremonies around noon and should be completed no later than 2:00 p.m. The academic procession for the University Commencement enters from both the south (Merkert) and west (Forum) sides of Alumni Stadium.

Alumni Stadium Seating
Graduates will be seated in Alumni Stadium according to School.

Commencement Program, Honors and Awards
Information on the Commencement program, academic honors and awards.

Diploma Ceremonies and Rain Plan
Location of individual School diploma ceremonies and rain plan.

Schedule of Events
Consult the full schedule of events and activities for an overview of Commencement Day.

Hometown News Releases
Information on news releases from Boston College and a template so you may complete a release to send to your own local paper will be available beginning May 1, 2009.  A sample from 2008 is available on the above link.

New Grad and Family