Ceremony Information
The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will last about 2.5 hours. They will include remarks by featured student speakers, invited guests, and university officials. Degrees will be conferred and students will cross the stage as their names are read.
More information about the Graduate Ceremony
Undergraduates who have completed an August 2025 or February 2026 degree, or who are enrolled in Spring 2026 and are anticipating a May 2026 or summer or fall 2026 degree, are eligible to participate and will be invited to register participation during the spring semester.
Please read this important information carefully. If you have any questions about the Commencement program or this information, please email commencement@brandeis.edu.
Undergraduate Schedule for Commencement Day
Sunday, May 17
| Time | Ceremony |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | Formation of Undergraduate Academic Procession All graduating seniors attending the 9 a.m. ceremony must line up for the academic procession in the designated area in the Brandeis Athletics complex. After lining up, the procession will enter Gosman for the undergraduate commencement ceremony. |
| 9 – 11:30 a.m. | Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony The ceremony will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and will feature conferral of both earned and honorary degrees, the Commencement address, and the featured student speaker. All participating graduates will be presented individually and walk across the stage. Please advise your guests that tickets are required and must be presented for admission into the arena (through the main doors on the arena level). We recommend that guests arrive well in advance to allow time to enter and find seating. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony will also be streamed live. Note: Doors will close promptly at 8:50 a.m. to allow room for the academic procession. Doors will reopen following the conclusion of the procession at approximately 9:20 a.m. |
| 2 p.m. |
Formation of Graduate Academic Procession
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| 3 – 5 p.m. |
Graduate Commencement Ceremony |
During the ceremonies, photography will be permitted from your seats or designated areas only. For the safety and sightlines of guests and participants we appreciate your cooperation in not blocking aisles or walkways.
Professional photographers will capture graduates crossing the stage as well as a posed photo of each graduate and will be available for purchase following the ceremony directly from GradImages. Additional details and individual proofs will be emailed to each graduate.