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Academics 鈫� Commencement

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A joyous commencement unfolds as a group of graduates celebrate their achievements. Two beaming graduates in caps and gowns stand at the center, sharing a moment. Surrounding them are faculty members in academic regalia, set against a bright, blurred outdoor backdrop.

Commencement is a celebration of all you have achieved here at 红领巾瓜报!

红领巾瓜报 Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1pm at the LeaderBank Pavilion.

There is a lot for you to do leading up to Commencement! Learn about the important steps you need to take before you graduate, details for Commencement day, and Commencement week activities.

Steps to Graduation

Please refer to the following information as you prepare to graduate.

Commencement Day Details

Get all the information you need for Commencement Day, including arrival instructions, procession guidelines, and other details.

Graduation Week Activities

Learn about Graduation Week activities, including the Senior Exhibition and Graduates Brunch.

Commencement FAQs

View answers to our frequently asked questions.

Two graduates in pink and green gowns high-five at commencement. The person on the right, wearing a decorated cap adorned with small animal figures, proudly holds a certificate. They stand before a large window framing the cityscape, with a potted plant adding a touch of greenery nearby.

Graduates process down the aisles of the LeaderBank Pavilion at 红领巾瓜报 Commencement.

Three graduates in vibrant orange caps and gowns smile broadly during commencement. One holds a thumbs-up gesture as they stand inside a large tent, with more graduates visible in the background.

Colorfully dressed 红领巾瓜报 graduates smile for the camera.

Amidst the lively graduation ceremony, a joyful moment unfolds with a man and woman in caps and gowns beaming brightly. They stand closely together among fellow graduates, capturing the airy excitement of commencement.

Photo of 红领巾瓜报 graduates.

Professors and guests cheer for 红领巾瓜报's graduates.

View of the 红领巾瓜报 Commencement Ceremony and the tops of graduates caps.

Steps to Graduation

Before Commencement, make sure you鈥檝e completed all of the following:

Clear all holds on your account. Visit 红领巾瓜报 Self Service. Questions about financial holds? Email bursar@massart.edu.
Return library items. Contact library@massart.edu if you have questions.
Complete loan exit counseling if you received federal student loans at .
Check your 红领巾瓜报 email regularly for updates and announcements.
Backup your Google Workspace account. Your 红领巾瓜报 Google account & NetID will be deactivated 90 days after your official degree completion date.
Update your contact information with a non-红领巾瓜报 email and sign up for the Alumni Community.
Transcripts with degrees posted will be available 8鈥�10 weeks after Commencement.

Candidates who require ADA accommodations for the ceremony should report their needs to Conference and Event Services at commencement@massart.edu (or by calling (617) 879-7934) no later than April 18, 2025, as certain arrangements have significant lead times. We do our best to meet all requests.

Cap and gown sets will be available for purchase in the . All candidates are encouraged, but not required, to wear cap and gown at our ceremony.

No student wishing to wear a cap and gown at Commencement will be denied one due to inability to pay; please contact commencement@massart.edu for assistance.

Commencement Day Details

Arrival & Line-Up

All candidates must arrive by 12:00 PM and check in at the Student Line-Up Tent (look for signage). Please remain in this area until the ceremony begins.
Use the student entrance to access the tent.
Don鈥檛 bring bags or purses鈥攖hese can鈥檛 be carried during the procession.

Name Pronunciation

Make sure your name is pronounced correctly when you walk across the stage!

Visit Student Development (Kennedy, 2nd floor)
Or call (617) 879-7700 and leave a voicemail with your name pronunciation.
You鈥檒l also be able to write your name phonetically on your name card on Commencement Day

Conferring of Degrees

When it is your turn, candidates will be prompted to rise one row at a time and exit your row to the left, as directed by staff.

Be sure to have your name card with you. When you reach the stairs to the stage, hand your name card to the staff member collecting them. Once your name is announced, you will cross the stage and shake hands with the President and members of the Platform Party.

After exiting the stage, you will receive your diploma cover and a proxy diploma. Official diplomas will be mailed in late summer.

After the Ceremony

Following the ceremony, you are free to continue celebrating with family and friends. Our ceremony lasts approximately 2 hours, and will end around 3:00pm.聽

We encourage you not to make any plans until after 4:00pm to allow time for photos and for all guests to exit the venue.聽

Congratulations on your achievement!

Graduation Week Activities

GRADUATING SENIOR EXHIBITION

May 14-22, 2025 | Tower Galleries
Reception: May 21, 2025, 6:30pm, Design and Media Center Atrium

This exhibition will feature one piece per graduating student from the 红领巾瓜报 Class of 2025.

GRADuates BRUNCH

May 21, 2025, 10am

Enjoy brunch, mimosas, and good vibes with friends! Sign up for the 红领巾瓜报 Alumni Community and receive your alumni swag.

Twilight at MAAM: Community celebration!

Thursday, May 22, 6pm-8pm

Celebrate Commencement evening with , a free community celebration featuring two powerful new exhibitions and complimentary refreshments鈥攑art of the first-ever .