Before you receive your hard-earned degree, please review the following pages in detail. There are a few important preparations you will need to make, and important information you will need to know.

Apply to Graduate

Graduation is not an automatic process – one must apply – if you haven’t already done so, be sure to follow the steps for your program outlined in this section so you can walk with your classmates and celebrate your accomplishments.

Ceremonies:

There are two formal ceremonies over the weekend. Neither is mandatory, but both are encouraged.

MET Convocation Ceremony:

Saturday, May 17, 2025; 4 pm to approximately 6:30 pm
Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
Both MET undergraduate and graduate students participate in the same ceremony

The Metropolitan College Convocation Ceremony will begin at 4 pm in Agganis Arena with a program of speeches, recognitions, and awards. Each student will be announced and recognized individually as they process across the stage, shake hands with the Deans and receive a diploma cover. Immediately following the ceremony there will be a Reception in the Four-Court Gym (2nd floor) of the Fitness & Recreation Center (next door to Agganis Arena at 915 Commonwealth Avenue). The Reception will run from approximately 6:30-7:30 pm.

All students will receive their diplomas in the mail after gradation is conferred. Get more details about the MET Convocation Ceremony, including a map, information on arrival time, and security.

All University Commencement Ceremony:

Sunday, May 18, 2025; 1 pm
Nickerson Field, 285 Babcock Street, Boston
Students from all Schools and Colleges at Boston University participate in this ceremony

This is a symbolic conferment ceremony; students do not receive their actual diplomas at this ceremony. The University Commencement Speaker (announced the day of Senior Breakfast) will speak at the ceremony, as will other honorees. Visit the BU Commencement website for more information about Commencement Weekend.

Important information for Metropolitan College graduates and their guests:

  • Tickets are not required for the Metropolitan Convocation Ceremony. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be plenty of seating. Invite as many guests as you’d like. Since there is plenty of seating, guests should not feel that they have to arrive early. There will be signs to direct guests to the proper areas.
  • Tickets are required for the All-University Commencement Ceremony. Each graduate wishing to attend the All-University ceremony will have to register for themselves and will then be allotted up to 4 tickets per graduate for their guests. The graduates will be responsible for “delivering” these electronic tickets to their guests. There will also be a mechanism in place for graduates who may need more than 4 tickets. Please continue to check the BU Commencement website for more information, including FAQs and troubleshooting with the ticketing.
  • For the MET Convocation Ceremony on Saturday students should report for check in and lineup to the Three Court Gym in the Fitness and Recreation Center (915 Commonwealth Avenue, located on the ground floor, and accessed by the entrance along Buick Street) by 2:45 pm. Guests may enter the Agganis Arena via the front Commonwealth Avenue entrances starting at 3 pm.
  • For the All University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, students must arrive at Harry Agganis Way by 12:15 pm. Guests may enter Nickerson Field starting at noon.
  • Purchase your Cap and Gown online. Visit the FAQ page of the University’s Commencement website for more information.
  • Parking: Students and guests are strongly encouraged to use public transportation for both ceremonies. Free shuttle buses will operate along Commonwealth Avenue before and after the weekend ceremonies. Unless used as a site for a convocation, all University parking lots will be open. However, parking spaces are extremely limited for the All University Commencement Ceremony on Sunday. The Agganis Arena garage and Babcock Street parking areas will be open for the Metropolitan College evening ceremony.
  • Special Access Requests: All special needs parking requests should be directed to Disability & Access Services at 617-353-3658.
  • If one of your guests needs special access to either Agganis Arena or Nickerson Field, please submit the “Accommodation Request Form” (form available at Disability & Access Services).
  • Find answers to other Frequently Asked Questions here.