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.
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.