Preparing for Graduation

Hotel Reservations
A list of Boston area hotels and motels is available from the Office of the Dean for Student Development web site. We recommend that you make reservations early--a year in advance and guarantee your reservation with a credit card. You may prefer to make your reservation through Central Reservation Service 617-569-3800 or 800-332-3026. You may conduct your own search through Google, Yahoo, SearchBoston.com or the Boston Convention & Visitors' Bureau at (888)SEEBOSTON or www.bostonusa.com.

Graduation Clearance Process
Students should visit the Student Services Web site for information on graduation clearance.

Student Loan Exit Interviews
An exit interview is mandatory for all students who have Nursing, Perkins, Law School, or Stafford loans.

Invitations, Announcements & Rain Tickets
Information on obtaining invitations, announcements and rain tickets.

Cap & Gown Rental
Information on renting and returning your cap and gown.

Pictures, DVDs & Yearbooks
Information on ordering diploma ceremony photos, DVDs of Commencement and/or Baccalaureate Mass and yearbooks.

Senior Week Issues & Residence Hall Closings (Move Out)
Advice on planning your move out of the residence halls and your final weeks on campus!

December Baccalaureate Mass
Information on the time and location of the December Baccalaureate Mass.

ROTC Commissioning Ceremony
Information on the ROTC Commisioning Ceremony.

Handicapped Parking and Seating Permits
Information regarding handicapped parking and seating permits for guests is available on the above link. Also, any student requiring special arrangements at Commencement because of a disability should contact his/her Dean as soon as possible and present in writing the nature of the disability.

Mailings & Instructions
Information on Commencement mailings sent to undergraduates and parents.

Alumni Association 25th and 50th Anniversary Classes
To obtain information about the Alumni Honor Guard for Commencement Day please contact either Ann Connor (617-552-4751 or email ann.connor@bc.edu) or Eva L. Maynard '97 (617-552-4757 or email eva.maynard@bc.edu).