International travelers who wish to attend BU Commencement may be able enter the U.S. in a visitor status, such as B-2 “Visitor for Tourism” or WT “Visa Waiver for Tourism.”   International Visitors should refer to the US Department of State website regarding visits for tourism for more details.

International students who wish to invite friends and family to attend commencement should refer to the ISSO website for instructions on how they can write letters of invitation to support their friends and family with their travel to the US.

For those unable to join us on-campus, the All-University Commencement Ceremony and Baccalaureate Service livestream will be available on this website. If school & college convocations has a livestream, it will be on the school & college websites.