Preparing for Commencement 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024 at noon
Campus Green #1 at UMass Chan Medical School
Graduation Information
The thesis defense must be completed by April 1, 2024.
All academic requirements much be completed by May 1, 2024.
All administrative requirements must be completed by May 31, 2024 at noon.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating at Commencement 2024 is provided for guests who utilize wheelchairs, walkers, have assistance animals, or require other specific accommodations. Reserved seating is available for disabled guests and up to three companions upon request. To ensure appropriate arrangements, please complete the accessible seating form by May 24, 2024. We are committed to meeting individual needs to the best of our ability. Accessible seating will be reserved until 11:35 a.m., at which point unoccupied seats will be made available for general seating. Thank you for your cooperation.
Regalia
Jostens has been selected to provide your Commencement regalia. The gown and tam are rentals (no charge to students), the hood and tassel are yours to keep.
Pick up: Regalia will be delivered to the GSBS Office and will be available for pick up during the last week of May.
Drop off: Regalia must be dropped off following the Commencement Ceremony.
Faculty regalia is not handled by the GSBS. Thesis Advisors (mentors) are responsible for acquiring their own regalia.
Celebration of Student Academic Achievement
Please mark your calendars for Thursday, May 30, 2024, when Dean Mary Ellen Lane will be hosting the annual Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Student Academic Achievement Awards ceremony. This special event recognizes student achievements across all years. Presentation of the awards will begin at 3 p.m. All Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences students and faculty are invited to this event; tickets are not required.
Photos and Video
A group photo will be taken at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Be sure to wear your regalia for this photo. A link to the group photo will be mailed to you following the commencement ceremonies.
A video recording of the entire Commencement ceremony will be available. You may stream live, as well as view the recording after the ceremony.
Hometown Publicity
If you wish to place a graduation announcement in your hometown newspaper, a suggested format is provided here. Amend it to convey all the appropriate personal information.
More Commencement Information
Find more detailed information on University Events Commencement site.