Commencement 2023

The Cambridge College 52nd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, at 4:00 PM. ALL graduates must arrive at the Leader Bank Pavilion no later than 2:30 PM. Doors open at 3:00 PM for the public and guests of participants.

Eligible participants are:

• Graduates who completed their degree requirements on either August 31, 2022, or January 11, 2023
• Anticipated June graduates who submitted a June “Intent to Graduate” form, who complete all coursework during the spring term, and who receive a congratulations email (to their CC address), from the Registrar’s Office
• Students completing in August who submitted a “Petition to March Only” form and have been approved via email from the Registrar’s Office

Regalia

Details about how to order regalia will be sent to your Cambridge College email in April, and a packet of information and invitations will be mailed to your home address in April.  Military personnel are encouraged to process in their military uniforms if they wish. Regalia will NOT be available at the ceremony, so please be aware of ordering deadlines, which will be posted when available.

Check-in cards

The graduation packet (to be mailed in April), will include a blue index card with your name and address. Bring this card to the ceremony because this is what you will hand to the person who will read your name as you walk across the stage. It will be collected by the company that takes your photo (see paragraph below) to assist with identifying photos.  Please feel free to make adjustments, though be aware that this information will never reach the College. Please contact the Registrar’s Office directly for any changes of address.

Line-up

ALL graduates need to arrive at the Leader Bank Pavilion no later than 2:30 PM. Participants will enter the pavilion through the assigned entrance, which will be well-marked. Please be prepared to separate from your family and guests at that time. Graduates will go through a check-in process and remain in the assigned line-up area until directed to begin the processional. Graduates may not leave this area once they have checked in. Family and guests will be directed to the guest seating area.

Guest Attendance

The graduation packet (to be mailed to your home address in the database in April) will include a set of invitations for guests of the graduates. These invitations are not tickets; there is no limit on the number of guests a graduate may invite to the commencement ceremony. Doors will open at 3:00 PM for the public and guests.

Getting Here

Via the MBTA

Take the MBTA subway, commuter rail, or bus to South Station and connect with the Silver Line (SL2) Waterfront service. The Silver Line is located on the lower level of South Station. The Leader Bank Pavilion is located one block away from the Silver Line Way stop.

From the North

Heading southbound on I-93 Boston, take exit 16B (Purchase Street/South Station). At the top of the ramp, take a left onto Seaport Boulevard and proceed over the Moakley Bridge, Seaport Boulevard. Seaport Boulevard becomes Northern Avenue. The Leader Bank Pavilion will be approximately 1.0 miles ahead on the left.

From the South

Heading northbound on I-93 towards Boston, take exit 15B. Follow the signs towards I-90 east. Take the first exit to South Boston. At the first set of lights at the top of the ramp, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. Seaport Boulevard becomes Northern Avenue. The Leader Bank Pavilion will be approximately 1/3 of a mile ahead on the left.

From the West

Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike/I-90 east to exit 135, South Boston. At the top of the ramp, bear left towards Seaport Boulevard, and at the first set of lights, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. Seaport Boulevard becomes Northern Avenue. The Leader Bank Pavilion will be approximately 1/3 of a mile ahead on the left.

See parking options in the area

Masks

There is no mask mandate at the moment, though that is subject to change.

Live Stream

Cambridge College will live stream the 2023 commencement online on Sunday, June 11, 2023. This webcast will allow friends and family of the graduates and the College community to view the ceremony. Commencement begins at 4:00 PM EST, and the feed will stream live an hour before the event. Go to the live stream page.

Commencement Speakers

Special Needs

If you and/or your guests are in need of special seating accommodations, please contact Vera Dimoplon at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu. We cannot guarantee accommodations requested after May 25th.

Graduation Photographs: Pre-Registration Link and Info

GradImages® is the official commencement photographer for our school. Your proofs will be ready to be viewed online 48 hours after the ceremony.

GradImages will notify you when your images are available via email, regular mail, and text message. Your information is never shared, and privacy is guaranteed. Pre-registering is simply a way to ensure your contact information is up-to-date with GradImages, so they can provide your complimentary proofs as quickly as possible. Although there’s never any obligation to order, you’ll save $5 off any order of $25 or more for your participation. To pre-register for your commencement proofs, please visit the GradImages Pre-registration Page.

In addition, Cambridge College will have other photographers at the graduation ceremony taking pictures that may be used in various marketing channels (for example, ads and websites). Your presence at the graduation ceremony indicates permission for us to use any photos taken for these purposes. If you’d like to opt out of pictures, please look for the Media Tent to fill out a form indicating your wish to refrain from appearing in any Cambridge College commencement-related images.

Memorabilia

Cambridge College memorabilia will be for sale at the Leader Bank Pavilion from 3:00 PM on.

Lost and Found

The Lost & Found will be located near the Help/Information booth at the front of the pavilion.

Security: Umbrellas & Bag Check

The Leader Bank Pavilion does not permit umbrellas on the premises. Please be aware that security staff will check bags at the entrance and may confiscate umbrellas.