Graduate Commencement 2026

The Commencement Clearing Process will open on Monday, April 13. Please continue to check your email and reference this page as we get closer to the open date for more information.

Commencement of the Graduate School will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 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 6-15, Monday through Friday.

Once students see in their student portal that they have completed all CCP items, they can pick up their regalia at the campus store in Reynolds Campus Store.

Below are the days and times for regalia pickup:

• Tuesday, May 5
  • 9AM - 5PM
• Wednesday, May 6
  • 9AM - 5PM
    
• Thursday, May 7
  • 9AM - 5PM
    
• Friday, May 8
  • 9AM - 4PM
    
• Monday, May 11
  • 9AM - 5PM
    
• Tuesday, May 12
  • 9AM - 5PM
    
• Wednesday, May 13
  • 9AM - 5PM
    
• Thursday, May 14
  • 9AM - 5PM
• Friday, May 15
  • 9AM - 3PM

If you have concerns regarding your cap and gown, please email the Campus & Community Events office. If you are unable to be on campus until Commencement Day, please arrive early to LGRAC to pick up your regalia.

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