Woods College Graduation Process
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Commencement Ceremonies - Monday, May 19, 2025
The Boston College Commencement Exercises are a two-part ceremony:
- The University Commencement (Main Ceremony) will be held in Alumni Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
- The specific School Diploma Ceremony is held immediately after the University Commencement Ceremony.
Please visit the Commencement website for more details.
Woods College Graduation Process
The University awards degrees in May, August, and December and holds a Commencement Ceremony in May each year.
Students who completed all degree requirements in August or December are eligible to participate in the University’s next official Commencement date in May.
- Official communications are only sent to your BC email; please check it frequently.
- If your BC email account has been deactivated, please provide us with your preferred email address: wcas@bc.edu. You must include your full name, Eagle ID number, degree program, graduation date, and daytime phone number.
- Please don't hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor if you have any questions or concerns.
Requirements
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 diplomas during the prior semester skip this step.
The deadlines for students to verify their diploma names are:
- Monday, April 15, for students who plan to graduate in May
- July 31, for students who plan to graduate in August
- December 12, for students who plan to graduate in December
> Students can use the Verify Diploma Information section in the Agora Portal to provide their names as they wish them to appear on their diplomas.
Remember, if you are off-campus, you must connect via Eagle VPN to access the portal.
Login to the Agora Portal and go to:
- My Services
- Account and Personal Info tab
- Verify Diploma Information, follow the instructions
If you have any questions about updating your diploma name, please contact Student Services at 617-552-3300.
In March/April, all graduating Woods College students who have received Federal student loans and/or disbursements from Boston College must complete an online exit interview.
Complete Federal Student Aid Exit Interview
If you received any Campus-based student loans, those exits will be completed at the link below:
You will receive an email in March/April directing you to complete the online exit(s). Failure to complete an exit interview or resolve any outstanding financial obligation to the University will result in a hold 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. You can also send an email to BORROWER@BC.EDU.
Those who would like to participate in the May Commencement Exercises must fill out two forms. Students who are graduating in summer 2025 but are cleared to walk in commencement should also complete the form as a May 2025 graduate.
1. The Woods College Diploma Ceremony Participation Questionnaire
- Filling out this form confirms attendance at the Woods College Diploma Ceremony.
Woods College Diploma Ceremony Participation Questionnaire
2. BC's Commencement Registration Form
- Filling out this form confirms attendance at the Main Ceremony.
Boston College Commencement Registration
Deadline to complete BOTH forms is May 1, 2025. If you have any questions about academics, contact your academic advisor.
Remember to check your BC email periodically.
If your BC email account has been deactivated, please provide us with your preferred email address at wcas@bc.edu. You MUST include your full name, Eagle ID number, degree program, graduation date, and daytime phone number.
Deadline for ordering your cap and gown is Monday, March 31, 2025. Masters students should select "Science" as their curriculum as all Woods graduate programs are Masters of Science.
Wearing cap and gown is mandatory to attend any of the graduation ceremonies.
If you missed the March 31 deadline, please call 617-552-6474, email bc@bkstr.com, or go to the bookstore in McElroy Commons to place your order in person.
Leaving BC: What happens with your BC computing services?
After completing all courses and degree requirements, many changes will occur to BC computing services, depending on the graduation term.
Email, BC Google account, Agora Portal, BC Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, network access, and all other BC services will be available for 180 days, following the below schedule:
- May graduates: 180 days after June 1st (end of November)
- Summer graduates: 180 days after September 15th (mid-March)
- December graduates: 180 days after January 15th (mid-July)
Graduates will receive an email reminder one month before they lose access to BC services.
For detailed information, including how to preserve your data, please visit the Information Technology Services (ITS) website.
Need help? Call the Help Center at 617-552-HELP (4357) or email at help@bc.edu.
For details about events, requirements for attending, and detailed information about the Commencement Ceremonies, please visit BC's Commencement page.
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