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Commencement 2013

The Main and Mini-Commencement Ceremonies

The main ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Gosman Sports Center on Sunday, May 19. Separate departmental ‘mini-commencement’ ceremonies are held in both the morning and afternoon on that day as well. You are invited to participate in both the University and departmental ceremonies. The mini-commencement allows you to celebrate your graduation with faculty members and undergraduates you may have taught as a TF. If you attend the mini-commencement, your diploma will be presented to you (rather than mailed to you), and a hooding ceremony will take place. The mini-commencement schedule will be available on the Conference & Events commencement website. If you have any questions about your mini-commencement, you should contact your department administrator.

Regalia Orders

Regalia order forms will be sent to August 2012, February 2013, and expected May 2013 degree recipients in late March. Please promptly return your order to Meghan Peck at GSAS. Regalia pick-up information will be available in March or April. 

Tickets

Tickets are required for the main ceremony only and not required for the departmental mini-commencements. Cconference and Events will be issuing commencement tickets to graduate students. Tickets will be issued in the Graduate Student Lounge in Kutz, (across from the Registrar's Office), on the following dates: 

-Tuesday, May 7 (12-7:00 p.m.)
-Wednesday, May 8 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
-Thursday, May 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). 

Each student can receive up to 5 tickets for the Main Commencement Ceremony. Students will need to present their Brandeis ID or a picture ID to pick up their tickets. 

Announcements

Commencement announcements will be available in Meghan Peck's office in Kutz Hall (room 206) in May (dates are TBD). Each graduating student may pick up one announcement. You may pick up an announcement with your regalia during the cap and gown pick-up times.

Frequently Asked Questions

I graduated in February 2013. Am I still eligible to walk in the May main and mini-commencement ceremonies?
Yes. You will be contacted about whether or not you plan to walk, and if you do plan to walk, you will be able to order a cap and gown through the GSAS.

How do I obtain information about disability services?
For questions about guests with disabilities, please contact the Office of Conference and Events Services at (781) 736-4300.

What dining locations are open on Commencement day?
The schedule of on campus dining locations open throughout the weekend including Commencement Day can be found on the Campus Dining Options page.

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.