What is the difference between the All-University Commencement Ceremony and Metropolitan College’s Convocation Ceremony?
- The Metropolitan College Convocation Ceremony will be held at the Agganis Arena on Saturday, May 17, 2025 and typically lasts two-and-a-half hours. Metropolitan College graduates will form a processional to begin this ceremony. A welcome by the dean and the commencement address by the guest speaker precedes the presentation of awards and diplomas. Each student is called by name and recognized at the podium. The recessional and reception conclude the ceremony. Graduation photos will be taken by professional photographers and will be made available for sale a few weeks after the ceremony.
- The All-University Commencement Ceremony is held at Nickerson Field on the Sunday of Commencement Weekend and typically lasts one-and-a-half to two hours. The program includes the call to order, national anthem, invocation, student speech, conferring of honorary awards and degrees, the University address, and the presentation of candidates, concluding with the benediction and recessional.
Where is Nickerson Field?
Nickerson Field is located at 285 Babcock Street, Boston. Find directions here.
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Metropolitan College’s ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 17, at 4 pm in the Agganis Arena, located at 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. Graduating students should arrive to the Three Court Gym at the Fitness & Recreation Center (915 Commonwealth Avenue) at 2:45 pm.
How many guests may I bring?
There is no limit on the number of guests that you may bring to the Metropolitan College Convocation Ceremony. Seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.
The All-University Commencement Ceremony will allot graduates up to 4 tickets for their guests.
Are there tickets for either of the ceremonies?
No tickets are required for the Metropolitan College Convocation Ceremony.
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.
All guests attending the All-University Commencement at Nickerson Field will be required to have tickets for entrance to the field.
- Graduates will receive an email shortly after spring vacation letting them know the process to obtain tickets.
- 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.
The All-University Commencement will include ASL interpretation and closed captioning. For those who cannot attend the in-person ceremony at Nickerson Field, a livestream with CART transcription will be available on our website.
Please note that the tickets are ONLY required for the All-University Commencement on May 18. School/college convocations will not require tickets for family and friends wishing to attend and there will be no limit to the number of guests graduates may bring to the convocation. The convocation is the ceremony where graduates are individually recognized by having their names called as they cross the stage and handed the diploma cover.
Please continue to check the website for more information, including FAQs and troubleshooting with the ticketing.
How long will each of the ceremonies last?
The Metropolitan College ceremony will last approximately two-and-half hours and is followed by a reception for all graduates and their guests.
Sunday’s All-University Commencement ceremony on Nickerson Field will last approximately two hours.
What if one of my guests requires individual accommodations, e.g., mobility, sign language, or has other special needs?
All such requests should be directed to Disability & Access Services at 617-353-3658. The deadline to request accommodations is Friday, May 9. Full details can be found here.
Do I have to go to the All-University ceremony if I only want to attend the one for Metropolitan College?
No. Both ceremonies are optional, and you may choose to attend one or both. Names will be read only at the Metropolitan College ceremony. Both ceremonies require graduates to wear a cap and gown.
Do I need to apply for graduation?
Metropolitan College students must apply for graduation.
Undergraduate information can be found here.
Graduate information can be found here.
Where and how do I get the cap and gown?
Visit the Commencement FAQ page for additional details.
When and how do I get my diploma?
All diplomas will be mailed to graduates by the Office of the University Registrar.
August 2024 graduates will receive their diplomas in September after successfully completing their final courses.
Where and how do I get a class ring?
Class rings are optional. If interested, learn about how you can order a class ring on the University’s Commencement website.
How do I get a yearbook?
Yearbooks are available to undergraduates. More information is available on the BU Yearbook website.
How do I keep in touch with Metropolitan College?
We do hope that you plan to stay in touch with us. Start by visiting the Metropolitan College Alumni website.
How do I keep in touch with fellow Metropolitan College and Boston University alums?
You may sign up for an email forwarding address at the Metropolitan College Alumni website. The Boston University Alumni website also features an Alumni Directory.