Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates
Senior Event April 16 and New Check-In Process for your Ceremony
Mini Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Academic Awards Event - Wednesday, April 16th 10:00 AM in Watson Auditorium We will meet in Watson and share information on what to expect the day of your ceremony, take a brief walk to the commencement tent and come back to Watson for a light brunch, senior toast, and student academic awards presentation. Sign up here!
New this year! QR Code Check-In at Watson Auditorium - Thursday, April 17th 11:15 AM in Watson Auditorium
To expedite check-in for students, each student attending commencement will receive via email a QR code. The email will come from the address "graduation@wit.edu". Open this email and download the QR code to your wallet or phone as you will need it to scan in during the check-in process in Watson.
New Page with details on What to Expect at Your Ceremony
Be sure to check out this new page that has all of the details on what will happen the day of your ceremony. Tell your family and friends too - important parking and guest check-in information and be sure to SHARE the tickets with your guests.
Share a Message of Congratulations with the Graduates
Post a message on the Kudoboard - it is free and it will play before the ceremony for all to see. Let your student know how proud you are of their accomplishment. It's easy and fun!
Photo credit - Joshua Touster Photography
Wentworth Alumnus, Mike Santora '05 named Commencement Keynote Speaker
The Class of 2025 Spring Commencement keynote address will be given by Wentworth Alumnus, Class of 2005, Mike Santora. Mike is a trustee and also the Entrepreneur in Residence in Accelerate. He is a highly accomplished and proud Wentworth alumnus and is excited to share his story with the graduates.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Spring and Summer Grads - Application Opens on Leopardweb
In order to be cleared to graduate and participate in your commencement ceremony, you must complete the graduation application via Leopardweb.
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EVENT: Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Academic Awards
Join us in Watson Auditorium at 10:00 AM where we will gather and have a rehearsal including a walk to the commencement tent. We will adjourn back in Watson for a light brunch, senior toast and student academic awards. Sign up here
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EVENT: Spring Commencement - 1:00pm
Spring Commencement will take place here at Wentworth in a climate controlled tent.
The ceremony will begin at 1:00pm and will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person. Commencement is a ticketed event.
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: Complete the Co-op & Careers Outcomes Survey
Your survey responses help ensure our co-op program for future students. The data collected is used to improve employer relations and opportunities for future Wentworth graduates as graduates before you have done. Pay it forward! Please take a moment to provide your feedback. Questions can be directed to Abbey Pober Thank you. Link to survey here.
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EVENT: Summer Commencement - 2 Ceremonies
Summer Commencement will take place here at Wentworth in a climate controlled tent.
There will be a morning ceremony beginning at 10:30am and an afternoon ceremony beginning at 3:00pm. The events will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person.
Each 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. (Specific details will be updated here on which schools will be in each ceremony when available.)
Announcement Card - Spring Commencement Ceremony
Share this card announcing the ceremony for Spring Graduates with your family and friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.
Where to Stay
The Inn at Longwood is offering a room block for April and August visitors attending commencement.
Make Spring 2025 reservations here: reserve by March 17, 2025 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITC0425
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.
