Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement
Friday, May 10, 2024
Ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Reception - immediately following Commencement
We look forward to celebrating your achievements with you!
GPS Graduate Check-In & Line-Up
- Graduates are asked to report to the Glow Lounge by Brennan Library for check-in and line-up two hours prior to the ceremony.
- Check-in will start at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, and graduates should be in the building no later than 4:00 p.m. to ensure a prompt start to the ceremony.
- The Library is marked at 9 on the map
The ceremony traditionally runs 60-90 minutes.
Graduate Reception
Please join Lasell University staff, faculty, and your fellow graduates in the masters' programs to celebrate the class of 2024. The reception will be immediately following the conclusion of the commencement ceremony. Food and drinks will be served and the event is family friendly!
Location: Athletic Center Gym (marked at 5 on the map)
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.
Weather Protocol
- Ceremonies will take place outside, come rain or shine. Please monitor the weather forecast in the lead-up to the ceremony and prepare accordingly. 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
You may also drop-in to purchase regalia at Donahue’s Gear Shop. See deadline below.
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 17, 2024
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Drop-in, in-person purchases at Donahue’s Gear Shop: Now to May 10, 2024
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Online orders placed for pick-up at Donahue’s Gear Shop can be collected from the Shop from April 30 - May 10, 2024
- 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.
Additional Information
The Graduate And Professional Studies Commencement will be viewable by Livestream on the day of the ceremony.
In addition, an indoor livestream will also be available in the Alexander Science and Technology Center (rooms 210A/B) and in the Rosen Auditorium inside Brennan Library building.
Alexander Science and Technology Center is #47 and Rosen Auditorium/Brennan Library is #9 on campus map
For graduates or guests who require accessibility accommodations, please e-mail commencement@lasell.edu to make arrangements as soon as possible.
- 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.
