Convocation Details
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Mark Your Calendars!

Congratulations! Before you know it, May will be here and it will be a time to celebrate you and all of your accomplishments. In order to make graduation as smooth as possible, Graduate Student Life will be sending out a series of Convocation emails to assist you with the graduation process.

Please note that there are separate registration forms for students and family and friends.
Important Dates
Friday, May 7th
5PM EST | Virtual Event
The Multicultural Graduation Celebration is an annual event that honors Boston University School of Public Health’s academic and leadership accomplishments of graduating underrepresented students. The ceremony features guest speakers and the presentation of a special gift to the graduates.

Students who wish to be recognized during this ceremony, please RSVP here.

Invite your loved ones to watch by sending them the Family and Friends Registration.
SPH Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 14th
3:00-4:30 PM EST | Virtual Celebration
The SPH Awards Ceremony recognizes Faculty, Staff and Students who have made extraordinary contributions to the SPH community. The ceremony features special remarks for honorees, presentation of awards and/or certificates. This event is for invited award winners who will be notified by email prior to the ceremony. The full list of awards and nomination processes can be found on the Annual Awards page.

Saturday, May 15th
12:00-1:30pm | Virtual Celebration
SPH Convocation honors graduates with inspiring words from SPH deans, distinguished alumni, and guests. This is the only event where student names will be called by Degree Programs. Regalia is not required for this event.

If you are unable to attend this event but would still like to receive your graduate gift, be sure to provide your mailing address using the form below.
Saturday, May 16
In Person | Nickerson Field

The All-University Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 16th at Nickerson Field. Graduates are not recognized individually, they are addressed as the Class of 2021. This is an optional event for May and September 2021 graduates.

Regalia is required to attend this event. Online ordering is now available at Herff Jones. Order before April 1st to get free shipping.

Regrettably, attendance will be limited to graduates and a small number of deans and administrators. Regularly check for updates and follow health protocols and local travel policies for public gatherings.
Regalia Information
Online ordering for caps, gowns, announcements, and class rings is available now from Herff Jones. Graduates are encouraged to order academic dress as soon as possible since free shipping deadlines are quickly approaching. You can also buy individual pieces such as souvenir tassels if you'd like.

Campus Pick Up Option Deadline: Order by March 19th
Free shipping ends April 1st
After April 1st until May 1, shipping will be $12.95.
After May 1st, shipping will be $19.95.

Reminder: Regalia is required to attend the University-Wide ceremony.
Masters Candidates:

Masters- $113 includes: Cap, Gown, Tassel, Master Hood
Doctoral Candidates:

Doctoral (Rental) - $95 includes: Gown with velvet panels and sleeve chevrons, Black velvet Keeper tam with attached Tassel, Doctoral hood
Master Loaner Regalia
SPH has a limited supply of Master’s academic regalia for students to borrow who find it a financial burden and would be unable to attend commencement otherwise.

  • We will prioritize loaner regalia for students participating in the Sunday May 16 in-person all-university commencement event.

  • Loaner regalia will only be available for pick up from the School of Public Health Talbot building, 715 Albany Street. We are unfortunately not able to ship borrowed regalia.

  •  Loaner regalia pick up information will be sent to students who complete the form on a first come first served basis.  Students will be asked to schedule pick up times beginning on April 19th.  


  • A friend/classmate can pick-up regalia for you.

  • Loaner regalia must be returned to Graduate Student Life by Friday, June 4. There will be a drop-off box in the Talbot Lobby available for you to return your regalia. Make sure to include your name on your return so you are not charged with replacing any items.
Graduate Student Life
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