Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the main Commencement ceremony be held?
Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2008, in the Gosman Sports and Convocation Center. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
Are tickets required to the main ceremony, and are there any limit on the number of guests I can invite?
Each student will be issued six tickets for the main Commencement ceremony. Tickets will be distributed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 28, 29 and 30 in the Usdan Student Center International Lounge. Tickets are not required for mini-commencement ceremonies sponsored by the individual schools and departments.
When do students receive their diploma?
Students receive their diploma at the mini-commencement ceremony, which they have designated through SAGE.
How do I order my cap and gown?
Caps and gowns will be available for purchase at the university bookstore inside the Shapiro Campus Center beginning Monday, April 28.
Is housing available on campus during Commencement Weekend?
Questions about housing should be directed to the Office of Residence Life in Usdan G032 or by calling 781-736-5060.
How do I obtain information about disability services?
For questions about guests with disabilities, please contact the Office of Conference and Event Services at 781-736-4300.
How do I get to campus by public transportation?
Take the MBTA's Fitchburg/South Acton commuter line to the Brandeis/Roberts stop. The Gosman Sports and Convocation Center is just a few minutes walk up South Street.
What dining locations are open on Commencement day?
Please see our Dining Options page for all weekend dining hours.
I am driving to campus. Where do I park once I arrive?
Commencement guests may park at any university parking lot on Commencement day. Shuttle-bus transportation will be available on campus and from the Charles River Road parking lot. On Commencement day, all Gosman Center parking lots will be closed for general use.
