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Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates

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Summer Commencement Ceremony Times Announced

Summer Graduates - the 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 (students 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. 

We will be sending out emails in the coming weeks on when to order your cap and gown. Please be sure to order this on time. Ticket ordering will take place at a later date. Read your wit.edu emails and check this website for updates.

Photo credit - Joshua Touster Photography

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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!

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Important Dates and Deadlines

  1. May 30

    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.

  2. Aug 14

    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. 

  3. Aug 14

    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. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.

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Where to Stay

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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:

 

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.

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