Graduation Ceremonies at a Glance
Emerson College holds five ceremonies a year in May for graduates of the current academic year. The times below are approximate and will be confirmed in the fall of 2025. All ceremonies will be held at the Wang Theatre, adjacent to Emerson’s Boston campus.
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 2:00 p.m. School of Communication Graduate Hooding Ceremony: For master's degree candidates and their guests. Graduates will cross the stage, have their names read, and receive their academic hood and diploma cover. Each graduating student will be eligible for five guest tickets.
- 5:00 p.m. School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, and School of the Arts Graduate Hooding Ceremony: For master's degree candidates and their guests. Graduates will cross the stage, have their names read, and receive their academic hood and diploma cover. Each graduating student will be eligible for five guest tickets.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. School of Communication Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony: For bachelor's degree candidates and their guests. Graduates will cross the stage, have their names read, and receive their diploma cover. Each graduating student will be eligible for five guest tickets.
- 12:00 p.m. School of Film, Television, and Media Arts Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony: For bachelor's degree candidates and their guests. Graduates will cross the stage, have their names read, and receive their diploma cover. Each graduating student will be eligible for five guest tickets.
- 3:00 p.m. School of the Arts Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony: For bachelor's degree candidates and their guests. Graduates will cross the stage, have their names read, and receive their diploma cover. Each graduating student will be eligible for five guest tickets.
- 7:00 p.m. All-College Commencement: For bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates who will attend as audience members with their guests. This capstone, college-wide celebration will feature speakers, honorary degree recipients, and performances. Each graduating student will be eligible for three guest tickets for the live event, and three guest tickets for livestream viewing in the Shubert Theatre across the street.
Which ceremony do I attend?
Your program of study determines which ceremony you will attend. To confirm your ceremony, please consult this list of programs and departments.
Graduating students will be able to request one waitlist ticket for their Graduate Hooding or Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony; however, additional tickets are not guaranteed. Those unable to attend in person may join us via livestream, or view the recordings at a later time.
