Commencement

Diplomas are mailed about six to eight business weeks after the semester ends.

Graduation is recorded after the semester is completed, all grades have been received, and the degree audit of each expected graduate is reviewed to confirm requirements have been satisfied. Diplomas are not distributed at commencement or any other graduation event. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not confirm graduation.

If you participate in the Commencement Ceremony, you will receive a secure link to view your photos via student FSU email within a week from Island Photography.

Regalia is available for purchase in the University Campus Store beginning on April 24th, and online with a ship-to-home option for an additional cost of shipping and handling.  Please visit the Oak Hall Cap & Gown website for more information.

For undergraduate students: The DCU Center is a large indoor arena that seats over 10,000, there is no limit to the number of guests a student may bring to the ceremony.

For graduate students: Our Dwight Performing Arts Center seats over 500.  It should be noted that tickets are not required for this event, but seating is limited.

The 2023 FSU Commencement exercises will be mask optional events.  Anyone wishing to wear a mask is encouraged to do so, but they will not be required.  The University reserves the right to change this policy if public health conditions in the location merit this action at the time of the ceremony.

If you are an undergraduate student please contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@framingham.edu or by phone at 508-626-4596.

If you are a graduate student please contact Kim Hardy in the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education at khardy@framingham.edu or by phone at 508-626-4558.