Undergraduate Commencement 2025

Tickets are required for all guests to gain entry to the Commencement tent and surrounding field. For Commencement 2025, each degree candidate will receive four tickets for guest seating under the tent. Guests also may view the exercises via live broadcast in the Carling-Sorenson Theater. For family and friends who cannot attend, the ceremony can be viewed online.

For guaranteed seating under the tent, ticket holders must be at the Commencement tent on the Upper Athletic Fields by 9:30 a.m.

Undergraduate students can pick up tickets from Alumni Hall once all CCP is complete.

• Wednesday, May 7
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Thursday, May 8
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Friday, May 9
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Monday, May 12
  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Tuesday, May 13
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Wednesday, May 14
  • 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    
    
• Thursday, May 15
  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    • *11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Trim Dining during the Senior Brunch
      
      
• Friday, May 16
  • 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

In order to participate in Commencement, all degree candidates must log into the Babson Student Portal, where there will be a designated portlet for the Commencement Clearance Process. This will open on April 14, 2025 at Noon EST. It will then close on May 14, 2025 at Noon EST.

Candidates will view and complete necessary requirements.

Degree candidates will be emailed prior to the site opening at their Babson email address.

Note:  The first 100 students to finish their tasks will be entered into a raffle to win extra Commencement tickets or VIP seating.

For any questions about the CCP process, please call 781.239.4433 or email ccpquestions@babson.edu.

Commencement of the Undergraduate School will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

• Check-in for Commencement will begin at 7:45 a.m.  at the Len Green Recreation Athletic Complex (LGRAC). Please have your Babson OneCard or photo ID. There will be nowhere to store bags or luggage; please bring only what you plan to carry.
• All degree candidates should be in LGRAC by 8:45 a.m. for the class photo in full regalia at 9:00 a.m. , just prior to assembling for the procession. 
• The academic procession for Commencement will leave from the Len Green Recreation Athletic Complex (LGRAC)at 9:45 a.m. The exercises will be held in the tent on the Upper Athletic Fields and will last approximately 2½ hours. 

Note: Tickets will not be available for pick up until all requirements have been fulfilled through the Commencement Clearing Process (CCP).

Caps, gowns, and tassels are furnished by the College at no charge to graduates and may be kept as souvenirs of this memorable occasion. 

Once students have finalized all items in CCP, they can pick up their regalia at the campus store in Reynolds on the following days and times.

• Wednesday, May 7
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
    
    
• Thursday, May 8
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
    
    
• Friday, May 9
  • 9:00 a.m..- 3:30 p.m.
    
    
• Monday, May 12
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
    
    
• Tuesday, May 13
  • 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 
    
    
• Wednesday, May 14
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 
    
    
• Thursday, May 15
  • 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
    
    
• Friday, May 16
  • 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 

If you have concerns regarding your cap and gown, please email the Campus & Community Events office.

Items prohibited at Commencement include the following:

• Unmanned or remote-controlled aircraft systems
• Any type of portable chair or seat, other than those approved for persons with accessibility issues
• Laptop bags, backpacks, duffel bags, suitcases, large purses, and any other type of large carry item
• Any alcoholic beverages
• Weapons of any kind [including knives]
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Coolers or containers, including cans and bottles
• Fireworks or pyrotechnics
• Animals, except service animals assisting those with disabilities
• Folding and/or standalone chairs
• Noisemakers or air horns
• Bullhorns, megaphones, or other sound amplifiers
• Balloons or beach balls
• Hoverboards
• Items containing profanity or offensive language
• Large signs, banners, flags, posters, or other items which may unreasonably obstruct the view of any participant or guest
• Any other item which could potentially compromise safety or disrupt College operations or activities as determined by the College