Here are some requirements and guidelines to prepare for the Commencement
ceremony:
Intent to Graduate Form
DUE: February 1
Make sure you have fulfilled all obligations for your degree
and have submitted an Intent to Graduate form with the Academic
Advising Office (8th floor, Tower) by February 1. (617-879-7281)
Arrive Promptly
Graduates will assemble at 12:15pm in the rear of Evans Park and the academic
procession will begin at 1:00pm. In case of rain, the assembly will group in
the Tower Building (2nd floor). We encourage you to consider the needs of any
elderly or physically disabled guests and allow enough time for seating.
Rain Plan
New England weather is fickle in May. Depending on the weather, we could see
sunburns or hear chattering teeth. It is recommended that you bring appropriate
apparel as deemed by weather forecasts. In case of rain, the ceremony will be
held in the MassArt gymnasium, where space is restricted. All
graduates will be given two tickets for family members, including children three
years of age or older, to view the live ceremony in the gymnasium. Additional family members
will be accommodated in the Pozen Theatre, where a live video/audio feed will
be set-up.
Tickets
Make sure you read the previous item on this list. Exceptions cannot be made.
Inform your family that there is a chance that they all may not get in to see
the ceremony if it rains so they can plan accordingly. Tickets for an indoor
ceremony will be issued in the Commencement Office (2nd floor, Kennedy) from
May 1-22 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Parking
Free parking is available for Commencement guests in the MassArt
and Wentworth Parking lots. Both lots are side-by-side, with access for
MassArt’s lot on Ward Street and access for Wentoworth’s
lot on Ruggles Street. Paid parking around campus is available in the
Longwood Medical Area Garage, the Landmark Center Parking Garage, the
Prudential Center Garage and at some metered spaces near the campus.
HP vehicle parking spaces will be available. Students must indicate any
need for these limited HP spaces by calling the Commencement Office at
617.879.7751.
Restrooms and First Aid
Restrooms are located in the entrance of the Gymnasium (adjacent to the park).
First Aid assistance is available in the Public Safety Office next to the Gymnasium.
