Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement
Friday, May 9, 2025
Ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Reception - immediately following Commencement
We look forward to celebrating your achievements with you!
Please be sure to check this page often as additional information and announcements will be posted periodically.
The ceremony traditionally runs 60-90 minutes.
Guests
- There is no limit to the number of guests that may accompany a graduate to the ceremony. There will be open seating on the field which is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
In the event of extreme weather which makes it unsafe to hold proceedings on Taylor Field, an indoor ceremony will take place with a limited number of guests.
Graduate Commencement Checklist
- If you have not already filled out the Intent to Graduate Form, please select the correct link below. Please be sure to fill this out regardless if you plan to attend the ceremony or not.
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In addition, we cannot guarantee your name will be included in the Commencement program if this form is not received by Friday, March 7, 2025.
- If you do not plan to graduate in May 2025, please email the Registrar's Office at registrar@lasell.edu and you will be removed from further email communications for the 2025 Commencement.
- If you have questions about your eligibility to graduate in May 2025, please reach out to your advisor directly.
If you have any questions, please contact Donahue’s Gear Shop at 617-243-2182 or by email at gearshop@lasell.edu
When ordering Masters Regalia, you will have 4 options. The four options are due to the different hood colors.
- Master of Business Administration (Drab hood)
- Master of Education (Light blue hood)
- Master of Science (Gold hood)
- Master of Science in Medical Science (Hunter Green hood)
You will select the Master of Science option if you are obtaining any of the following degrees:
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Applied Sports Science Analytics
- Master of Science in Communication
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Human Resources
- Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science
- Master of Science in Sport Management
NOTE: Bachelor Completion graduates ONLY should order undergraduate regalia.
Important Dates
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Last day to order online to ship your regalia home: April 16, 2025
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Last day to order to pick up your regalia at Donahue’s Gear Shop: March 25, 2025
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Pick up your regalia at Donahue’s Gear Shop: April 28, 2025 til Commencement
Donahue's Gear Shop, located in Alexander STC, is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, please contact the Gear Shop at 617-243-2182 or by email at gearshop@lasell.edu.
Please note that the deadline for receiving email information on how to pronounce your name is Thursday, May 1, 2025.
If you believe that either your first or last name has a unique pronunciation, or is pronounced differently than it is spelled, please send an email to the Nancy Anderson at nanderson@lasell.edu with the following information:
- Which ceremony you are participating in - Undergraduate or GPS/Graduate
- How to pronounce your name phonetically
- Specify whether we should announce your middle name, middle initial, or not announce it at all. (If you do not do so, we will default to what appears in your record.)
- The best number at which you may be contacted if there are any questions
The name on your diploma will appear as your official name on file with the Registrar's office. Please be advised official documentation pertaining to any legal name changes must be submitted to the Registrar's Office at registrar@lasell.edu as soon as possible. The deadline is noon on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Additional Information
Parking
Parking information will be posted closer to the ceremony date.
Hotels & Dining
There are many hotel and dining options in the Newton/Boston area. View Hotel & Dining Resources.
The Graduate And Professional Studies Commencement will be viewable by Livestream on the day of the ceremony.
For graduates or guests who require accessibility accommodations, please e-mail commencement@lasell.edu to make arrangements as soon as possible.
Special cords and medallions are granted to students who have achieved academic success. Honors program cords will be distributed in person on ceremony days. (Cords and medallions will be mailed in June to students who do not attend their respective ceremonies.)
- Service animals - as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - are allowed at commencement ceremonies for graduates and guests.
- All other animals are prohibited from commencement ceremonies.
