Class of 2024 Summer Commencement Ceremony Information
Cap and Gown Ordering - only a few days remain - order before July 15!
Students - check your wit.edu email (look in spam too) for the email sent on June 13 and again on June 26. If you did not receive the email, let us know at commencement@wit.edu and we will resend the link.
To receive your cap and gown on time, you must order before July 15. There is a $15.00 shipping charge for this option and the item will be shipped to the address you provide. (The ship to school ordering site closed on July 8 and these orders will all come at once to Wentworth and we will send out pick up dates and times when they are available, likely early August.)
All details are in the email - look for the "Order your cap and gown here" link in the email and it will take you to the vendor website. This is NOT Amazon and it will not ship overnight.
Ceremony Details:
The Summer Commencement takes place here at Wentworth in an air-conditioned tent on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Each student will be able to order up to four (4) guest tickets. We will send out a detailed email with instructions once we receive our City of Boston permit and the ticketing site has been finalized.
There are no long lines waiting for seats. Your student will be able to select up to four (4) reserved seats (similar to a concert or airplane) for their family to join them in the celebration. There is a process for requesting extra tickets which is explained in our FAQ and will be explained in the ticketing email.
We understand that you may need more seats and if available, we will do our best to issue them. We do not guarantee extra seats - please read the FAQ for the details.
If you are traveling from afar, please plan accordingly. Every student is able to order up to four (4) seats.
Summer Ceremony Schedule
9:00am - School of Architecture and Design, School of Engineering, School of Science and Humanities
2:30pm - School of Computing and Data Science and School of Management
Each ceremony lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours depending on the number of students who attend.
Detailed information can be found in our FAQ.
Photo credit - Joshua Touster Photography
Important Dates and Deadlines
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DEADLINE: Apply to Graduate or Petition to Walk for Summer Graduation
Complete the application via the Leopardweb to be cleared to participate in the Summer 2024 Ceremony - more information can be found here on the registrar's webpage. The sooner you complete the application and are cleared, the sooner you will receive information on next steps. Petition to Walk applies to those students not schedule for the summer. See webpage for more details.
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DEADLINE: Cap and Gown Orders Shipped Home - $15.00 fee
Read the 6-13 email (also re-sent on 6-26) sent to your wit.edu account with ordering information included. This option costs $15.00 and ships to you when ready via USPS. Tracking info will be sent to you via email. This is NOT Amazon and it will not ship overnight.
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9:00 AM Summer Commencement Ceremony
The 9:00 AM Ceremony will be for students in the following schools: Architecture and Design, Engineering and Science and Humanities. The ceremony should last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will immediately be followed by a 1 hour post-commencement reception on the Quad with light refreshments and the opportunity to take celebratory photos.
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2:30 PM Summer Commencement Ceremony
The 2:30 PM Ceremony will be for students in the following schools: Computing and Data Science and Management. The ceremony should last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will immediately be followed by a 1 hour post-commencement reception on the Quad with light refreshments and the opportunity to take celebratory photos.
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DEADLINE: Summer Senior Housing Move Out
All Summer 2024 Graduates must be moved out of their on-campus rooms by 12:00pm. More details are in the FAQ.
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DEADLINE: Complete the Career Outcomes Survey
Take the survey - pay it forward. Your response helps provides current and future students with the information they need to make decisions about their major and career goals. At the same time, it helps Wentworth and Co-ops & Careers understand how to best support you and future graduates.
Take the Career Outcomes Survey by September 1
Pay it forward as previous graduates have done for you.
The Co-op & Careers office asks graduating seniors at commencement, and again 6 months later, to share their plans for life after Wentworth. Please complete this survey (link below).
This annual initiative captures a snapshot of hiring trends, challenges, and opportunities that each graduating class faces. Your response helps provide current and future students with the information they need to make decisions about their major and career goals. It also helps Wentworth and our office understand how best to support you and future graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.
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.
Where to Stay
The Inn at Longwood is offering a room block for April and August visitors attending commencement.
Make Summer Reservations Here - reserve by July 17, 2024 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITS0824
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
Spring 2024 Post Commencement Information
Congratulations Class of 2024 Spring Graduates:
Here is information and contact for questions you may have since graduating on April 20th!
Diplomas - your diplomas will ship in approximately 6-8 weeks once grades have been finalized. Questions about your diploma send mailto:graduation@wit.edu.
Transcripts - If you need a copy of your official transcript please review this information on how to place your order. Your first order is free.
Senior Portraits - Grad Images, the official portrait photographer, will send proofs to students wit.edu email and/or mailing address. You can purchase your portraits directly from the vendor. Visit Grad Images website and enter your name, your school name and your class year to view your photos on-line. Questions, please contact the vendor directly.
Commemorative Program Book - The digital version will remain online. Link is below.
Watch the ceremony - Relive the moment or ICYMI, the ceremony is viewable via our livestream recording here.
View the Spring Photo Album Here - photo credit Joshua Touster Photography
Be sure to tag #graduwit in your social posts so we can share them too. Show your Leopard Pride!
#graduwit #leopardsforlife #witalumni #witpride
Class of 2024 Spring Commencement Digital Program Book
As part of Wentworth's Green Initiatives, we are moving to a digital format for our graduation program book that lists the featured speakers and graduates.
Please view the book using this link.
