Graduate Celebration

Wednesday, May 1st

On Wednesday, May 1, each COE Graduate celebration will consist of the graduate procession, dean’s welcome, and name-calling/crossing-the-stage moment with official graduation photos. After the graduate crosses the stage, they are welcome to remain at the ceremony, or they can directly proceed to the Husky Hospitality Hub (at Cabot Center) with their guests to continue their graduation experience with refreshments, music, and photo opportunities. The Husky Hospitality Hub will be open for 1.5 hours after the end of each College celebration.

Celebration Location:
Matthews Arena
Northeastern University
238 St. Botolph St
Boston, MA 02115

Seating in Matthews Arena is unreserved and on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited– see FAQs for more information. Overflow space is available at the Husky Hospitality Hub in the Cabot Center.

Graduate Celebration Times, by Program/Degree

Important: Please refer to your Marching Order registration email regarding your specific celebration start time which was assigned to you!

Program/Degree	Celebration Start Time	Celebration End Time
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering MS in Advanced & Intelligent Manufacturing MS in Human Factors MS in Product Development MS in Engineering Systems MS in Industrial Engineering MS in Mechanical Engineering MS in Operation Research Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering MS in Cyber-Physical Systems MS in Data Architecture and Management MS in Software Engineering Systems MS in Telecommunication Networks	9:00 AM	10:15 AM
Civil and Environmental Engineering Bioengineering Chemical Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering	11:15 AM	12:30 PM
Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering MS in Information Systems Last Name A-L	1:15 PM	2:30 PM
Multidisciplinary Graduate Engineering MS in Information Systems Last Name M-Z	3:15 PM	4:30 PM
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering MS in Data Analytics Engineering	5:30 PM	6:45 PM
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering MS in Engineering Management	7:30 PM	8:45 PM

Key Dates to Note

~~Apply to graduate application closes: Friday, February 23, 2024~~
- Students who missed this deadline can reach out to their academic advisor.
~~Cap and Gown orders must be placed by Sunday, March 24, 2024~~
~~Celebration registration closes Wednesday, April 3, 2024~~
- Registering ensures students can attend the event, obtain guest tickets, and order cap & gown.
Graduate Student Awards Reception: Tues April 30, 3-5pm, Robinson Quad Tents
COE Graduate Celebrations: Wednesday, May 1, 1:30 pm, Matthews Arena
Northeastern University Graduate Commencement Boston
- Sunday, May 5, 2024, 10:00 am, Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street

- - For more information regarding the commencement exercises at Fenway Park, please see the Commencement website or email commencement@northeastern.edu for any questions.