LLM-Specific Commencement Information
Commencement 2025
For the most up to date information, please see the law school’s commencement pages at https://www.bu.edu/law/about/offices/communications-marketing/commencement/
Below outlines the celebratory events marking this year’s class.
WHEN IS IT?
The BU Law Commencement ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 9:00AM. Details will be forthcoming!
The All-University Commencement ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm on Nickerson Field. For more information on that ceremony, please visit this website.
IS THERE AN ALP/IP/EXCHANGE CELEBRATION COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND?
YES! Mark your calendars for Friday, May 16 from 5:00PM-7:30PM. Details will be forthcoming!
WHAT DO I WEAR?
In order to participate in the in-person May 18th Commencement ceremony, you will need University-approved regalia. Barnes & Noble at Boston University is the approved supplier for caps and gowns to graduates. Bachelor’s and master’s candidates purchase their keepsake regalia sets and doctoral candidates rent theirs. Please note that LLMs wear black doctoral robes. JD students wear red!
All orders must be placed online, and the order site is open now for all degree candidates. Ordering options include home delivery and campus pickup options. It is highly recommended that all orders are placed as soon as possible to avoid processing and transit delays.
DEADLINES
March 24: Order your Cap & Gown by March 24 for campus pickup option. Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 5 at Barnes & Noble at Boston University on the second floor.
April 1: Order your Cap & Gown by April 1 (Rental Cap & Gowns will not be available to order after April 1.) for home delivery option.
CAN I GET ANNOUNCEMENTS TO SEND TO MY FAMILY/FRIENDS?
YES! Boston University School of Law Commencement announcements are specific to the law school’s ceremony. Please note that announcements received with regalia orders are specifically for the All-University Commencement ceremony. LAW Announcements will be available at the OGIP office beginning in early March.
WHEN WILL I GET MY DIPLOMA?
Diplomas are handled by the University Registrar’s Office and will be mailed to you after the official graduation date per a schedule on this page.
You may contact the Diploma Office at 617-353-3604 or via e-mail to diploma@bu.edu.
HOW DO I GET MY TRANSCRIPT?
Boston University School of Law has partnered with Parchment, one of the industry leaders in education credentials technology, to offer online transcript ordering and electronic transcript delivery. Information on how to request a transcript can be found on this page.
MY DIPLOMA IS IN LATIN. HOW DO I GET A TRANSLATION?
The Latin Diploma translation is available on this page. We are happy to issue an official diploma translation on a BU Letterhead. Please send a request to gradint@bu.edu once you have the diploma in hands.