Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates

Summer Commencement Updates
New events added to the Key Dates Section Below.
Ticket ordering will take place in late July. Read your wit.edu emails and check this website for updates. Read the FAQ (below) for answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Career Outcome Survey is now open - Pay it forward - share your plans after graduation like others have done before you. This information improves our programs to ensure students can make informed decisions about their major and career goals. Take the survey by September 1. Thank you.
Ceremony times have been finalized.
10:30 AM Ceremony - School of Engineering
3:00 PM Ceremony - School of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Management, Science and Humanities
The ceremonies will take place in a climate controlled tent. Each graduate will be able to order up to 4 guest tickets (Graduating seniors do not need tickets and children under the age of 6 do not need tickets). All seating is on the same level with multiple screens throughout the venue to ensure everyone can view the ceremony from wherever they are seated.
Photo credit - Darlene DeVita Photography

Post A Message to Congratulate the Class of 2025
Family, friends, faculty, staff and students - let's celebrate the Class of 2025 and leave a message on the Kudoboard. It is free and easy to use. The board will be viewable before the ceremony on graduation day. Students - thank your family, friends, faculty, celebrate yourselves and each other- you did it! Family and friends let them know how proud you are. Faculty and Staff - give a shout out to your students.
Deadline: Please post your message by August 8th!

Important Dates and Deadlines
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EVENT: Cap and Gown Fest
Cap and Gowns will be available for pick up for those who chose to ship to Wentworth from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will send location via email. If you cannot attend, you will also be able to designate a person to pick up on your behalf. More info to come - Please READ your WIT. EDU email.
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EVENT: Becoming Luncheon hosted by Wentworth Women's Council
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM in Watson Auditorium - RSVP Here by Friday July 25
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EVENT: Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Alumni Awards
10:00 AM - We will meet in Watson Auditorium to give you an overview of what to expect at your ceremony and take you on a walk through the tent. We will then return to Watson for senior toast event with brunch bites and the presentation of the Student Alumni Awards to those graduating seniors who have achieved academic excellence in their majors. Watch your WIT.EDU email for more information and the RSVP form.
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EVENT: UMOJA Ceremony
Please RSVP here by Friday, August 6 to sign up for the annual UMOJA Ceremony taking place in Watson Auditorum from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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EVENT: 10:30 AM Ceremony - School of Engineering
The morning ceremony will take place at 10:30am for students in the School of Engineering. The event will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will be followed by a post-commencement reception on the Quad for photos with family and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
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EVENT: 3:00 PM Ceremony - See Schools Below
The afternoon will take place at 3:00 PM for students in the following Schools
- Architecture and Design
- Computing and Data Science
- Management
- Science and Humanities
The event will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will be followed by a post-commencement reception on the Quad for photos with family and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
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DEADLINE: Take the Career Outcomes Survey - Share your post graduation plans
Career Survey Link Wentworth needs this information to improve our programs and to help future students make informed decisions about their major and career goals. All responses are compiled and reported anonymously. We ask that you complete the survey regardless of the status of your future career or education plans. If/when your plans change you can re-take the survey for up to 6 months after graduation, we will use your most recent response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.

Announcement Cards - Summer Commencement Ceremony
Share these cards announcing the ceremony for Summer Graduates with your family and friends!
Where to Stay

The Inn at Longwood is offering a room block for April and August visitors attending commencement.
Make Summer 2025 reservations here: reserve by July 14, 2025 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITC0825
Lodging nearby - many within walking distance - be sure to check Groupon and other sites for best rates:
- Beacon Inn
- Boston Marriott Copley Place
- Brookline Courtyard by Marriott
- Colonnade Hotel
- Hotel Commonwealth
- Copley Square Hotel - offering a 15% best rate available discount
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline
- Holiday Inn Boston Brookline
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline - Longwood Medical Area
- The Inn at St. Botolph
- Residence Inn Boston Back Bay-Fenway
- Sheraton Boston
- The Verb Hotel
- Westin Copley Place Boston
Gifts and Photos for the Graduate
Order yours today! With supply chain challenges and to ensure you have a gift for your graduate, we recommend pre-ordering.
Wentworth Bookstore – order your diploma frames and Wentworth branded items here
Jostens - Class Rings, announcements and other keepsakes
The Commencement Group -- pre-order gifts to pick up the morning of commencement
Grad Images The official ceremony photographer for Wentworth's commencement ceremonies. They will take professional portraits of your student during the event for purchase. Please see the FAQ section for more details or visit them online.
