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Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates

Summer Commencement Updates

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Commencement Ceremony Schedule

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 an air-conditioned 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. 

Family and friends who are not attending can view the event via the Wentworth Livestream

Photo credit - Darlene DeVita Photography

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Commencement Speakers Announced

Leading industry experts in engineering, start up and gaming will serve as keynote speakers at the summer commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2025.

The graduates attending the morning ceremony will hear from Michael J. Carragher, President and CEO of VHB, headquartered in Watertown, MA with over 30 locations across the US. Mr. Carragher is a member of the Wentworth Board of Trustees.

The graduates attending the afternoon ceremony will hear from Maya Rogers, President and CEO of the global gaming brand Tetris and founding partner of Blue Startups, a venture accelerator in Hawai'i that fosters technology companies

 

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Important Dates and Deadlines

  1. Aug 12

    EVENT: Becoming Luncheon hosted by Wentworth Women's Council

    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM in Watson Auditorium - RSVP Here by Friday July 25

  2. Aug 13

    EVENT: Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Alumni Awards

    RSVP Here to let us know you will attend

    10:00 AM - We will meet at the Quad Tent to give you an overview of what to expect at your ceremony and take you on a walk through the commencement tent. We will then return to Watson for Graduate Toast event with brunch bites and the presentation of the Academic Achievement 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.

  3. Aug 13

    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

  4. 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. 

  5. 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. 

  6. Sep 01

    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.

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Announcement Cards - Summer Commencement Ceremony

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Share these cards announcing the ceremony for Summer Graduates with your family and friends!

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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