Graduate student in gown and mortarboard hat looks towards camera and smiles among other graduates at the 2022 May CPS Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan

Graduation

The College of Professional Studies graduation ceremonies will take place the week of May 5th, 2024. If you are eligible to graduate, you will receive your application to graduate by the end of October 2023, but keep an eye on your email and check back for updates.


View Past Ceremonies

May 2023 Bachelor’s and Master’s Ceremony

The College of Professional Studies Bachelor’s and Master’s Graduation Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m. ET at Matthews Arena, 238-262 St. Botolph Street, Boston, MA 02115.

May 2023 Doctoral Hooding and Graduation Ceremony

The CPS Doctoral Hooding Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA.

May 2022 Bachelor’s and Master’s Ceremony

The CPS Bachelor’s and Master’s Graduation Ceremony was held on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA.

May 2022 Doctoral Hooding and Graduation Ceremony

The CPS Doctoral Hooding Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Matthews Arena in Boston, MA.

2022 Graduation and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony photos by Heratch Ekmekijan
2022 Pre-Graduation Celebration photos by Denise Reid

May 2021 Ceremony

The celebration at Fenway Park included messages from Interim Dean Mary Ludden and more.

September 2021 Ceremonies

November 2021 Ceremony

May 2020 Virtual Celebrations

The virtual celebration included messages from Dean Mary Loeffelholz and other faculty members, recognition of students, and more. These virtual recognition ceremonies were not a replacement for in-person ceremonies at a future date. These virtual ceremonies were an opportunity for the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies community to acknowledge graduates’ achievements sooner.

September 2020 Virtual Celebration

The 2020 Summer Virtual Recognition celebration included messages from Dean Mary Loeffelholz, a student speaker, a guest speaker, faculty, and a recognition slide for each graduate.