Spring Commencement is Here! Congratulations to the graduates

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Hello Spring Graduates, family and friends - 

We are excited to celebrate with all of you on Saturday, April 20th here on campus. See the schedule for the day below this message and be sure to visit the FAQ for the most commonly asked questions.

WEATHER

Please be sure to dress for the weather. Rain is predicted for most of the morning. The tent is fully enclosed and heated to keep you warm and dry. You will need your umbrella for the short distance from check-in to the tent.

TICKETS

Guests will need their tickets for scanning at check in. Either a printed ticket or presenting the ticket on a mobile device will work. 

There are no extra seats and there is no place for guests without tickets to wait. We strongly encourage any family or friends without tickets to please view the event on the livestream and meet with you later to celebrate.

We will not admit any guests without tickets and they will be turned away at the check-in.

Our ticket limit is set by an occupancy permit from the City of Boston to ensure the safety of our guests. We cannot exceed this limit.

PARKING

Free Parking on campus is first-come, first-serve and NOT guaranteed. If you have a guests with mobility issues, they can be dropped off in the West Parking Lot or at the crosswalk at Parker Street.

Guests with valid handicap license plates or hang tags can park in the West Lot.

A list of additional parking lots nearby can be found in the FAQ.

SPECIAL PARKING NOTICE - All cars must be out of campus parking lots by 2:00pm. Wentworth is hosting the NCAA Volleyball tournament and needs the parking for the event later that afternoon. No cars are permitted after 2:00pm and are at risk of being towed. Congratulations to our Men's Volleyball Team and we wish them luck in the final round! #goleopards #rollleops 

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday. #graduwit #leopardsforlife

 

Spring Commencement Schedule

For Students:

8:00am - Please report to Watson Auditorium to check-in 

  • Bring your cap, gown, hood, tassel
  • Honors cords and Veteran Cords will be distributed at this time

9:15am - Line Up in Watson - students will line up in order of their degree program and will then proceed to the tent for the ceremony

9:30am - Ceremony begins in the tent

11/11:30am - Ceremony concludes

11:30am - Post Commencement Reception on the Quad - photos, complimentary light refreshments - meet your guests here

For Guests:

8:00am - Campus opens and tickets are scanned at the entries on Parker Street, Huntington Ave and Ruggles Street (Accessible parking is here 

  • Please have your ticket on your mobile device or bring a print out.
  • Each guest must have a ticket except children under 6
  • Concessions are open at Tessie's Market located past the tent near the Huntington Ave entrance
  • Wentworth Bookstore is open for gift purchases
  • Commencement Gift Vendors will be on site for gift purchases and flowers

9:00am - All guests must be in their assigned seats

Note: at 9:15am we will not permit access to the tent - the walkway and entry must be clear for the student processional

9:30am - Ceremony begins in the tent

  • After brief remarks, students will be called to the stage for the reading of their names and degrees. They will proceed by school and by degree in alphabetical order, bachelors followed by masters.
  • Professional Portrait Photographers will capture their image and proofs will be sent to the students email and home address for purchase.

11/11:30am - Ceremony concludes

11:30am - Post Commencement Reception on the Quad - photos, complimentary light refreshments - meet your students here

 

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Class of 2024 Spring Commencement Digital Program Book

As part of Wentworth's Green Initiatives, we are moving to a digital format for our graduation program book that lists the featured speakers and graduates.

Please view the book using this link and if you would like to order a commemorative copy, you can complete a print-on-demand request and it will be shipped directly to you at no charge.

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Spring Commencement Speaker Announced

The Spring Commencement speaker will be one of Wentworth's outstanding alumna, Carla Gautier Castro, BSA '16, MArch '17. 

Watch a featured story on CNN about Carla's work to improve lives in Puerto Rico, the place she calls home and see the difference she is making every day!

Read about Carla here.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.

Read our FAQs
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Important Dates and Deadlines

  1. Apr 19

    Event: Senior Toast, Alumni Pinning and Mini Rehearsal

    On Friday, April 19 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm, students graduating in the Spring will receive their alumni pin, have a champagne toast and a brief walk through of what to expect on Saturday. Invitation and more information to follow.

  2. Apr 20

    Spring Commencement - Class of 2024

    Spring graduates will cross the stage in a heated tent and receive their diploma on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

    • Doors open for ticketed guests: 8:00am
    • Processional: 9:20am
    • Ceremony: 9:30am
    • Post Ceremony Reception and Photos: 11:00am - 12:00pm

    (All times listed are approximate. Please plan your post commencement activities accordingly.)

     

  3. Apr 21

    DEADLINE: Spring Senior Housing Move Out

    All Spring 2024 Graduates must be moved out of their on-campus rooms by 12:00pm. More details are in the FAQ.

  4. May 01

    DEADLINE: SPRING 2024 Graduates Careers Outcome Survey

    The co-op experience is an essential part of the Wentworth education model. Please complete the career outcomes survey here. 

  5. May 09

    Event: 100 Days to Commencement - Summer Graduate Celebration

    Save the date - more details will be posted in the spring.

  6. Jun 24

    DEADLINE: Apply to Graduate or Petition to Walk for Summer Graduation

    Complete the application via the Leopardweb to be cleared to participate in the Summer 2024 Ceremony - more information can be found here on the registrar's webpage. The sooner you complete the application and are cleared, the sooner you will receive information on next steps.  Petition to Walk applies to those students not schedule for the summer. See webpage for more details.

  7. Aug 17

    Summer Commencement - Class of 2024

    Save the date! Summer graduates will cross the stage and receive their diploma on SATURDAY, August 17, 2024. (The 2024 ceremony is on SATURDAY - not SUNDAY)

    Due to the size of our summer cohort, there will be two sessions - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Once the application process has closed, we will be able to determine the exact time and which schools will participate in the sessions. Details will be posted here.

  8. Aug 18

    DEADLINE: Summer Senior Housing Move Out

    All Summer 2024 Graduates must be moved out of their on-campus rooms by 12:00pm. More details are in the FAQ.

Gifts and Photos for the Graduate

Order yours today! With supply chain challenges and to ensure you have a gift for your graduate, we recommend pre-ordering.

Wentworth Bookstore – order your diploma frames and Wentworth branded items here 

Jostens - Class Rings, announcements and other keepsakes

The Commencement Group -- pre-order gifts to pick up the morning of commencement

Grad Images  The official ceremony photographer for Wentworth's commencement ceremonies. They will take professional portraits of your student during the event for purchase. Please see the FAQ section for more details or visit them online.

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Where to Stay

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The Inn at Longwood is offering a room block for April and August visitors attending commencement.

Make Spring Reservations Here  - reserve by March 20, 2024 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITS0424

Make Summer Reservations Here - reserve by July 17, 2024 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITS0824

Lodging nearby - many within walking distance - be sure to check Groupon and other sites for best rates:

 

Sneak Peek - What happens in the tent at Commencement...

Watch the Spring 2023 Commencement Reel