Woods College Graduation Process
Class of 2020 Commencement & Celebration, October 16 - 17, 2021
Boston College will be celebrating the Class of 2020 during the weekend of October 16-17. Plans for the event remain subject to change should the University “be required to adhere to restrictions placed on large gatherings,” the announcement noted.
The deadline to confirm attendance is Tuesday, September 28. Please visit the Alumni and Friends webpage for more information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact classes@bc.edu.
Graduation Process
The University awards degrees in May, August, and December and holds a Commencement Ceremony in May each year. Students who have completed all requirements for their degree before a specific date are eligible to receive their degree at the University’s next official graduation date. A diploma will not be dated before all work is completed.
Please don't hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor if you have any questions or concerns.
Tamica Henri '21, Woods College Undergraduate
Requirements
Students must submit this form to be considered for graduation clearance. This form does not guarantee your graduation as you still need to complete all degree requirements prior to the graduation date.
If you have questions about your eligibility for graduation, please contact your academic advisor.
Request to Graduate Forms:
This will ensure that a graduate's diploma is printed correctly and that the graduate's name is listed in the University's Commencement program. Please note that only a graduate's name, degree, and Latin honors (if applicable) are printed on the diploma. Students who already received their diploma during the prior semester may skip this step.
The deadlines for students to verify their diploma names are:
- July 1, for students who plan to graduate in August
- October 1, for students who plan to graduate in December
- February 1, for students who plan to graduate in May
Students provide their names as they wish for them to appear on their diploma using the Diploma Name Information section in the Agora Portal.
Login to the Agora Portal and go to: My Services, Account and Personal Info, Diploma Name Information - View/Edit, and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions about updating your diploma name, please contact Student Services at 617-552-3300.
Any graduating Woods College student who has received any federal student loans and/or disbursements from Boston College must complete an exit interview with the Financial Services Office, prior to leaving the University. Failure to complete an exit interview or to resolve any outstanding financial obligation to the University will result in a hold being placed on your diploma and transcript.
For answers to questions regarding student loans repayment, call the Office of Student Services at 617-552-3300 or 800-294-0294 and ask to speak with a member of the Loan Repayment staff.
By completing this form you will confirm your attendance to Commencement Exercises, Main and Diploma Ceremonies. The questionnaire will be emailed in March to students who have successfully submitted the "Request to Graduate Form" (Step #1), and have been cleared by their academic advisor to participate in May Commencement Ceremonies.
Information on how to order your cap and gown, pick-up location, and related dates will be posted in April.
Learn what happens with your BC computing services as you prepare to graduate
After completing all course requirements, many changes will occur to a graduate's Boston College computing services (including email, Google account, Agora Portal, network access, Zoom, and others), the time will depend on your graduation term.
For students graduating in May, BC services will be available until December 1st of that same year, click the button below for details.
For students graduating in the Summer or December, BC services will be available until April 1st of the following year, click the button below for details.
Students Graduating in the Summer or December
Need help? Call the Help Center at 617-552-HELP (4357) or send an email to help@bc.edu.
