Babson Graduate School Commencement

Graduate Commencement 2025

Saturday May 17, 2025, 2:45–5:30 p.m.

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Graduate Ceremony Details

12:45 p.m. Registration/Check-In at the Len Green Recreational Athletic Complex
2 p.m. Class Photo in LGRAC Courts
2:45 p.m. Procession
3–5:30 p.m. Graduate Ceremony: Upper Athletic Fields
5:30 p.m. Graduate Reception: Park Manor Quad Tent

Tickets are not required for this ceremony. 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.

The Commencement Clearance Process is now closed.

To check the status of your tasks, visit this page.

TO COMPLETE OUTSTANDING TASKS PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:

RSVP & Eligibility Status:
Registrar's office -  registrar@babson.edu

Bill Pay, Loan Exit Interviews, Loan Counseling and Laptop Purchase:
Student Financial Services - sfs@babson.edu

Laptop Return:
ITSD - support@babson.edu

Alumni Welcome Survey:
Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving - alumrel@babson.edu or 781-239-4220

Graduate Employment Survey:
Graduate Center for Career Development - gradccd@babson.edu

Commencement of the Graduate School will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:45 p.m.

  • Check-in for Commencement will begin at 12:45 p.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 1:45 p.m. for the class photo in full regalia at 2:00 p.m. , just prior to assembling for the procession. 
  • The academic procession for Commencement will leave from the Len Green Recreation Athletic Complex (LGRAC)at 2:45 p.m. The exercises will be held in the tent on the Upper Athletic Fields and will last approximately 2½ hours.  

NOTE: Guests will not be allowed to enter the Commencement tent until 1:45 p.m. to prepare the tent for the master’s degree ceremony.

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

Regalia will be available from May 7–16, Monday through Friday. 

Once students see in their student portal that they have completed all CCP items, including ticket pick up, they are eligible to pick up their regalia in Reynolds.

Below are the days and times for regalia pickup:

  • Wednesday, May 7th
    • 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

  • Thursday, May 8th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

  • Friday, May 9th
    • 9:00 a.m..- 4:00 p.m. 

  • Monday, May 12th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

  • Tuesday, May 13th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 

  • Wednesday, May 14th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. 

  • Thursday, May 15th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. 

  • Friday, May 16th
    • 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 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