Commencement

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We hope you’ll join us for this exciting celebration as we come together to honor our graduates and celebrate their future endeavors to improve the health of the people and communities around the world. Commencement exercises will be held on December 16, 2025, at the DCU Center located at 50 Foster Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Students at MCPHS Winter Commencement 2024
Commencement

Information for Graduates & Guests

MCPHS looks forward to welcoming our degree candidates and their guests in celebrating their graduation. We are providing you specific information regarding the December 2025 ceremony.
Faculty Winter Commencement 2024
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Information for Faculty

As a faculty member, you have a pivotal role to play in the celebration of our students. Please read your specific information regarding the December 2025 ceremony.
Faculty Winter Commencement 2024
Susan D'Anna, left, is the University's first Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate.
Commencement

Alumni Keynote Speaker

Susan D’Anna, DNP, APRN-BC, a 2022 graduate of the School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is a certified adult nurse practitioner caring for our elderly veteran population at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont. She looks forward to sharing insights from a 30-year career with our graduates.

Upcoming Commencements

May 2026 Commencement

Information regarding the May 2026 ceremony will be announced via email and on the Commencement website in February 2026.