Graduate & Guest Information

Spring 2023

The Spring Commencement ceremonies will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. There will be a morning and an afternoon ceremony to accommodate all candidates.

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

  • December 2022
  • May 2023
  • September 2023

Visitation Letters

Candidates who are traveling internationally or anticipate guests joining internationally can request Visitation Letters. These must be requested before April 7, 2023. Request a Visitation Letter.

Questions

Please email the Registrar’s Office or visit the Registrar’s Office website if you have graduation/conferral related questions such as your:

  • Expected graduation date
  • Program evaluation/academic degree requirements
  • Name of record - you may view the name of record via Self-Service. Select My profile and view your full name (as your full name will be on your diploma). If your full name is incorrect, please follow the name change request process on the Student Information Update page by March 1, 2023
  • Address - you may view and change your home address on the Student Information Update page by March 1, 2023

Commencement Registration

Graduates are asked to complete our online registration form no later than no later than 4:30 p.m. on March 20, 2023 to ensure we have all items available to them for Commencement Day.

Commencement Logistics

Please review the Commencement Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about ceremony logistics.

Regalia/Ticket Pick Up

  • Regalia pick up days will be hosted on the following dates and times
  • If you are unable to pick up on the dates noted, you will be able to pick up regalia prior to Commencement at the DCU Center; alternatively you can have another student pick up for you
  • Regalia cannot be shipped to candidates
  • Online students are asked to pick up regalia on the Boston campus or at the DCU Center at Graduate Check-in
  • Tickets and honor cords will be distributed at regalia pick up

Times and Locations

BOSTON/ONLINEWORCESTERMANCHESTER
Monday, May 8, 2023
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
101 Palace Road
Atrium
Monday, May 8, 2023
10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1260 Elm Street
Student Affairs Suite
Monday, May 8, 2023
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
19 Foster Street
DBEN 021
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
101 Palace Road
Atrium
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
1260 Elm Street
Student Affairs Suite
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
19 Foster Street
DBEN 021
Thursday, May 11, 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
12:15-1 p.m.
DCU Center
Graduate Check-in
Thursday, May 11, 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
12:15-1 p.m.
DCU Center
Graduate Check-in
Thursday, May 11, 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
12:15-1 p.m.
DCU Center
Graduate Check-in

Commencement Day Information

May 11, 2023
DCU Center
50 Foster Street, Worcester, MA

The Morning Ceremony will include candidates from the following Academic Schools:

  • School of Professional Studies
  • School of Pharmacy – Boston
  • School of Arts & Sciences
  • School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics
  • Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene 

Schedule

8 a.m.Candidate and Faculty check-in open, enter through doors 1 and 2
8:15 a.m.Doors open for guests, enter through doors 10, 11 and 12
9 a.m.All attendees must be seated, all candidates and faculty must be lined up
9:30 a.m.Morning ceremony begins

The Afternoon Ceremony will include candidates from the following Academic Schools:

  • School of Nursing
  • School of Pharmacy – W/M
  • School of Occupational Therapy
  • School of Physical Therapy
  • School of Optometry
  • School of Physician Assistant Studies – Boston
  • School of Healthcare Business
  • New England School of Acupuncture.

Schedule

NoonCandidate and Faculty check-in open, enter through doors 1 and 2
12:15 p.m.Doors open for all guests enter through doors 10, 11 and 12
1 p.m.All attendees must be seated, all candidates and faculty must be lined up
1:30 p.m.Afternoon ceremony begins

If you are unsure of which academic school your academic program is affiliated with, please view the Academic Programs by School PDF.

Important deadlines to note

March 1Home address update in Self-Service close
March 17Applications for Commencement Speaker and Singer close
March 20Commencement registration closes
April 7Visitation requests for international guests close
May 8 & 9Regalia and ticket pick up
May 11Commencement