Other Celebrations
There are a number of events leading up to commencement day, including Spring Week, the Senior Ball and Honors Convocations. Each of these celebrations is planned by different offices on campus.
Honors Convocations
Honors convocations for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and Graduate Studies will precede Commencement Day. Attendance is by invitation only and if applicable you will be receiving a separate invitation to this event. The remaining colleges will hold convocation as part of the ceremony on commencement day. You may receive a letter of invitation from your college or program if you are eligible to receive an award. If you have any questions or need further information about these ceremonies, please contact your college or program office.
College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Campus Center
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: ceremony (Ballroom, 3rd floor)
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: reception (Terrace, 1st floor)
For more information please contact the College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office: 617-287-6500
Graduate Studies
The Graduate Studies Spring Convocation Awards Ceremony is by invitation only for the following two categories of graduating graduate students: (1) a hooding ceremony for all doctoral students who received their degree in December 2012, will receive their degree in May 2013, or will receive their degree in August 2013; and, (2) the awarding of books and certificates of achievement to selected graduating masters students.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Campus Center
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: ceremony (Ballroom, 3rd floor)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: reception (Dining Room, 1st floor)
For more information please contact the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies at 617-287-5614 or james.mortenson@umb.edu
College of Management (CM)
Friday, May 31
Clark Center Gym, following the main ceremony
College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS)
Friday, May 31
Tent on Track Field, following the main ceremony
College of Science and Mathematics (CSM)
Friday, May 31
Clark Center Rink, following the main ceremony
College of Public and Community Service (CPCS)
Friday, May 31
Ryan Lounge, McCormack Building, 3rd Floor, following the main ceremony
Please note that all disability accommodation requests, including dietary requests, for these additional celebrations, should be requested by filing the disability accommodations request form before May 10.
Graduate Ball and Spring Week
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership plans events to celebrate graduation. Visit the SAEC website for details.
