Commencement

May 2026 Commencement

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) community is excited to gather this May to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our students. 
MCPHS students at Spring Commencement 2025.

Key Dates for May 2026 Commencement

The May Commencement ceremonies will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts. Both morning and afternoon ceremonies are scheduled to accommodate all candidates.

The Commencement ceremonies will honor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral candidates from the following graduation/conferral dates from all (including online) campuses:

  • December 2025
  • May 2026
  • September 2026

Candidate Key Dates and Deadlines

  • March 20, 2026
    Register for Commencement. Order regalia. Required for all candidates.
    Register and order regalia
  • March 27, 2026
    Review your name and mailing address in Self Service.
  • April 1, 2026
    Last day to request embassy or visitation letters for international guests.
  • May 1–7, 2026
    Regalia and ticket distribution.
  • May 7, 2026
    Commencement Day

Candidate and guest information

Faculty, Administration, and Volunteer Key Dates

  • March 1, 2026
    Special academic request deadline.
  • March 20, 2026
    Register for Commencement. Order rental regalia.
    Faculty and staff regalia registration
  • April 1, 2026
    Register to volunteer on Commencement Day.
    Volunteer registration
  • April 21, 2026
    Volunteer Zoom meeting.
  • May 1–7, 2026
    Rental regalia distribution.
  • May 7, 2026
    Commencement Day. Rental regalia return.