The Pardee School’s Class of 2026 Convocation ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Walter Brown Arena. During the ceremony, graduates will be recognized individually for their academic achievement. The School will also present student and faculty excellence awards. For more information, contact eventsps@bu.edu.

Boston University’s All-University Commencement will be held the following day, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. on Nickerson Field. For full details, visit BU’s Commencement website.

Questions

For general information regarding Commencement – how to order regalia, information on your diploma, parking and transportation, disability and access services, celebratory events, and more – visit the BU Commencement website. For specific questions about Commencement ceremonies and participation eligibility, visit the BU Commencement FAQ.

For questions specific to the Pardee School Convocation ceremony, please email eventsps@bu.edu.

For questions specific to the individual student, please contact your academic advisor.

Livestream

The livestream will begin approximately 15 minutes before the ceremony on May 16, 2026. For optimal viewing experience, please use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. If you experience technical difficulties during the livestream, try refreshing your browser. Closed captioning will be available during the livestream.