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 is pleased to announce that commencement ceremonies for 2024 will be held on Wednesday, May 8th and Thursday, May 9th in Matthews Arena on the Boston Campus.

More details are coming soon, including how to apply to graduate, where to be and what time to be there – keep an eye on your email and check back for updates.

For CPS students graduating at any of our Global Network Campuses, you will participate in your local graduation.

For more details, please review the information here.

We look forward to celebrating with our graduates!

graduation policies and procedures

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

A female CPS graduate smiles and looks up from the audience at the 2022 May CPS Graduation Ceremony in Matthews Arena. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Graduation Speaker Priscilla H. Douglas smiles at the podium during her address at the 2022 May CPS Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
A sea of CPS graduates from a bird's eye view in Matthews Arena at the 2022 May CPS Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Interim Dean David Fields waving from the podium at the 2022 May CPS Graduation Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Jae M. Williams, the Dean's Medal Speaker at the podium at the May 2022 CPS Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Faculty adviser hugs doctoral graduate on stage at the May 2022 CPS Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Female CPS Doctoral graduate presented with doctoral hood by their faculty adviser at the May 2022 CPS Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Photo by Heratch Ekmekijan
Two female CPS graduates show off their decorated mortarboards in front of NU red, white and black balloons at the 2022 May Pre-Graduation Celebration. Photo by Denise Reid
Three diverse male CPS graduates pose for the camera in front of 2022 NU CPS celebration photo backdrop. Photo 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.