In order to prepare for graduation, graduate students should be sure to complete each step in the graduation process in a timely manner, as outlined in the sections below.

Begin the Graduation Process

Graduation is NOT automatic. In order to graduate, you must:

  • The semester before you intend to complete your degree requirements, complete a Graduation Application (no fee involved) as indicated by your graduate department or program office.
  • Successfully complete all academic requirements. You will officially graduate only when all degree requirements are met. You may participate (“walk”) in the May commencement ceremonies if you plan to complete all academic requirements by August.

Once your Graduation Application has been approved, you will receive notification via email. This information will include the times and locations of the University and College ceremonies, plus links to this website and the University-wide website where you can find further details concerning the events and necessary preparations. You will receive these communications only after you have applied and been approved for graduation.

Prepare for the Commencement Ceremonies

When you have received your graduation information, take the following steps to prepare for Commencement ceremonies:

  • Update diploma and graduation information on the MyBU Student Portal (be sure to update this information even if you do not plan to attend Commencement ceremonies).
  • Order your cap and gown. Everyone who participates in an academic ceremony on Commencement Weekend is required to wear a cap and gown as approved by the University. Academic dress is available via Herff Jones and Barnes & Noble at Boston University.

Attend the University-Wide Ceremony and View the MET Convocation

  • You may attend the MET Convocation Ceremony at Agganis Arena (Saturday, May 18, 2024, 4 pm), as well as the University-wide Commencement Ceremony at Nickerson Field (Sunday, May 19, 2024, 1 pm).
  • Remember to check your final transcript (you may request this from the Office of the University Registrar) and diploma to verify for correct spelling of your name, proper degree, major, and date.

MET Commencement Directory

All graduating students should visit the MyBU Student Portal to confirm how their names will appear on their diplomas, and to confirm their attendance.

If you have any questions, you can also contact our departments, offices, and programs directly using the directory below.

Actuarial Science
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-8758
actuary@bu.edu

Administrative Sciences
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-3016
Fax: 617-358-6840
adminsc@bu.edu

Advertising
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-5643
Fax: 617-353-2686
metad@bu.edu

Arts Administration
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-4064
Fax: 617-358-1230
artsad@bu.edu

City Planning & Urban Affairs
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-4637
Fax: 617-358-3595
cityplan@bu.edu

Computer Science
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-2566
Fax: 617-353-2367
Online: metcsol@bu.edu
On campus: metcs@bu.edu

Criminal Justice
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-3025
Fax: 617-358-3595
smlipp@bu.edu

Gastronomy
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-6916
Fax: 617-353-4130
foodma@bu.edu

Health Communication
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-5643
Fax: 617-353-2686
metmshc@bu.edu