2022-Department of Economics Commencement for Undergraduates and Master’s students

  • By: Jay Aung

Congratulations Graduating Seniors!

You have come so far, worked so hard, and have finally achieved your goal. We are now counting down to Commencement weekend! In order for the department convocation and all-university commencement to run smoothly, please carefully read the important information below.

Celebrations

  • Economics Convocation Ceremony 2022 on Friday, May 20th at 9:00 am at Walter Brown Arena, 285 Babcock Street.
    • All Graduates (current or walk-throughs) must arrive at Walter Brown Arena by or before 8:15 am to ensure a timely start to the ceremonies, which is approximately one hour long. Graduates should line up outside on the tennis court out back where a tent will be set up.
    • Parents should seat themselves before the ceremony. A reception for family, friends and graduates will immediately follow after the ceremony in the Walter Brown Arena.
  • All-University Commencement 2022 on Sunday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm at Nickerson Field.

  • Click here to watch the Live stream of the 2022 CAS Economics Convocation. May 20th, 2022 at 9:00 am

    Regalia

    Regalia is required to attend the Economics Convocation Ceremony 2022 and All-University Commencement 2022.

    Please refer to the following deadlines (April 1st and May 1st) and link for ordering regalia: http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/bu/.

    • Order your cap & gown by March 25th for on-campus pickup. Campus pickup orders will be available beginning May 9th at Barnes & Noble at BU on the second floor. 
    • Order your cap & gown by April 1st for free domestic shipping.

    Diplomas

    Diplomas for all graduating students will be mailed. Diplomas will only be ordered if you have an official graduation status, provide a mailing address via Student Link, and have no University financial holds. You will receive a confirmation email with tracking information once your diploma has shipped via USPS. The Diploma Order/Mailing Schedule will be posted to the Registrar site.

    • Update and verify your diploma and graduation information through Student Link.

    Guests

    There are no tickets for the Economics Convocation Ceremony or the All-University Commencement ceremony, nor do we limit how many guests a graduate may have present at either ceremony.

    Masks are not required, but remain optional for guests, at All-University Commencement, School/College convocations, and all Commencement-related events. Proof of vaccination will not be required for guests, although guests are encouraged to get vaccinated, with boosters, as they are eligible.

    There will be a light reception following the Economics Convocation Ceremony.

    Security Procedures

    • BU Police and professional security personnel will monitor all entry points to Commencement and Convocation venues.
    • All students, faculty, staff, volunteers, guests, and vendors will be subject to screening when entering any Commencement Weekend venue, possibly with a metal-detecting wand or similar devices.
    • Guests who are not carrying a bag may use an express entrance lane.
    • Only small and average-size handbags, purses, and camera bags will be allowed (no large totes, oversized purses, backpacks, large diaper bags, or messenger bags). Bag size is limited to 12″ x 12″ x 6″. All bags will be physically inspected prior to entry.
    • No other bags, gift bags, wrapped gifts, packages, briefcases, backpacks, or luggage will be allowed in a Commencement or Convocation venue, including Nickerson Field.
    • If guests have packages or bags that are not permitted, they may leave them at a “self-check” area adjacent to the venues. While this area will be monitored by security, the University will not provide a claim check process and will not be responsible for packages left in the self-check area.
    • Bomb-detection dogs from the Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police will sweep specific venues and open areas, including self-check bag storage and checkpoint areas.
    • Graduates and faculty should carry their robes into event venues and then dress in designated lineup areas.

    Transportation on Commencement Weekend

    We highly recommend that you use the MBTA or BU shuttle bus on the day of commencement. Parking on campus and throughout Boston is very limited. Shuttle buses will operate along Commonwealth Avenue before and after the Nickerson Field ceremony and will stop upon request.

    We look forward to seeing you at the Convocation and Commencement! 

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