Commencement & Convocation

Events

BU Wheelock Convocation, May 17, 2025
Boston University Commencement, May 18, 2025

Saturday, May 3 

Final Orientation: Senior Brunch & Celebration

10:30 am–12 pm

Wightman Mansion, 2nd Floor
43 Hawes Street, Brookline
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Tuesday, May 13

BU Wheelock Class of 2025 Graduate Student Celebration
3:30–5:30 pm

Dahood Family Alumni Center at the Castle
225 Bay State Road, Boston
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Friday, May 16 

Celebrating our EdD Graduates
11:30 am–1:30 pm

Kenmore Room, 9th Floor
One Silber Way
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Saturday, May 17 

BU Wheelock Doctoral Hooding Ceremony
10–12 pm

BU Fuller Building, 808 Gallery
808 Commonwealth Ave., Brookline
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BU Wheelock Convocation
3–5 pm (students should arrive by 2:15 pm)

Walter Brown Arena
285 Babcock Street, Boston
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Celebrate BU Wheelock’s 2025 graduates (including all bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates). There will be ASL interpretation and closed captioning at the in-person ceremony.  No limit to the number of guests nor will tickets or RSVPs be required for convocation.

Sunday, May 18 

All-University Commencement
1 pm

Nickerson Field
285 Babcock Street, Boston
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There will be ASL interpretation and closed captioning at the in-person ceremony. Those unable to attend in person can watch a live stream (with CART transcription) on the BU Commencement website.

Please note: Tickets (free) are required for the All-University Commencement. Learn more on the BU Commencement website.

More Information

For more information about University commencement activities, visit Boston University Commencement. 

If you are a current BU Wheelock student who is graduating this year, visit Commencement & Convocation Information for Students.