Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates
Summer Commencement Updates
Cap and Gown Ordering opened on June 4th and closes on June 29th. Be sure to order your cap and gown so it arrives on time. Check your Wentworth email for the link.
Student Speaker Nominations are now open - Dean Kosses sent out a call for nominations seeking applications and recommendations for two student speakers, one for each ceremony. Submit a nomination here by June 13th.
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.
Ticket ordering will take place in late July. Read your wit.edu emails and check this website for updates.
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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Summer Grads - Please Complete the Application on Leopardweb
In order to be cleared to graduate and participate in your commencement ceremony, you must complete the graduation application via Leopardweb. Please visit the registrar's graduation site for questions about meeting your degree requirements.
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DEADLINE: Apply/Nominate a Student Speaker
Interested in being the student speaker at your graduation ceremony or nominating a student to speak - complete this form by June 13th. Two students will be selected, one for each ceremony (10:30 AM and 3:00 PM)
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DEADLINE: Order your cap and gown by 11:59 PM
Seniors cleared to graduate need to order their cap and gown before 11:59 PM on June 29, 2025. Be sure to read your WIT email for these emails. Didn't receive the email - contact us at commencement@wit.edu
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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.
