Commencement
Find information about upcoming Commencement ceremonies, including ceremony details, deadlines, and important updates.
December 2026 Commencement
Join us as we celebrate our December graduates and this important milestone in their MCPHS journey.
The December 2026 Commencement Ceremony will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, bringing together graduates, faculty, staff, family, and friends to recognize our graduates and all they have accomplished.
The December ceremony includes eligible candidates from select accelerated programs within the following schools:
- Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
- School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics
- School of Nursing
- School of Physician Assistant Studies — Manchester and Worcester campuses
Commencement at a Glance
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
DCU Center
50 Foster St., Worcester, MA
8 a.m. — Doors open
8–9 a.m. — Graduate and faculty check-in
9 a.m. — Graduate and faculty lineup for the processional
9:30 a.m. — Commencement ceremony begins
Commencement Information
Graduating Students
Find everything you need to prepare for Commencement, including registration, regalia, ceremony details, and important deadlines.
Faculty and Staff
Find information about participating in Commencement, including regalia, check-in, ceremony details, and day-of logistics.