BU Commencement and BU Wheelock Convocation

Submit a Graduation Application now if you need to update your graduation date.

Tentative graduates, verify your application by checking your StudentLink’s Diploma and Graduation Summary.

After you submit your application, BU Wheelock staff and your academic advisor will:

• Review your grades and courses on the StudentLink to ensure that all incomplete or ungraded courses have been resolved.
• Check that an official transcript has been received by BU Wheelock for any approved transfer credit petitions.
• Consult with your Degree Advice Report or the BU Bulletin for the year you matriculated into your program to be sure all program requirements have been satisfied.

To check on the status of your graduation application, contact the Data & Enrollment Management Office.

In addition to submitting a Graduation Application, doctoral students must submit an approved dissertation to Mugar Library no later than two weeks before their graduation date to be eligible for graduation.

Each year, members of BU’s graduating class make a class gift to support future BU students and to give thanks for the many opportunities their BU education has provided. Learn more about senior class gifts.

Latin Honors are awarded to the top 30% of graduating seniors in each school or college. Graduate students are ineligible for Latin honors.  For more information, visit the Office of the University Registrar’s website.

Diplomas for all graduating students will be mailed. For more information, refer to the Diploma Order/Mailing Schedule.

All degree candidates should update and verify their diploma and graduation information through StudentLink.

Update Your Graduation Information:

• In StudentLink, select Academics.
• Choose Diploma and Graduation.
• Review/update your diploma information (degree, major, school/college, how your name will appear).
  Please update your information so we can accurately create your diploma.
• Provide your diploma mailing address. The Registrar will begin mailing diplomas in June.

Order caps, gowns, and announcements through the Boston University Commencement website as soon as possible. Orders placed before April 1 will receive free domestic standard shipping.

If extra support is needed, fill out the Graduate Regalia Lending Form.

If you plan to seek licensure, reach out to the Professional Preparation Office.

Candidates seeking licensure in Massachusetts cannot be endorsed by Boston University before their graduation date. PPO will submit your endorsement to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education within two weeks after your graduation date. If you need a letter of verification to secure employment or have a question about this process, reach out to PPO.

Communication from BU Wheelock regarding Commencement and Convocation will be sent to your BU email address. If you do not access this account regularly, get more information about how to forward your BU email to a new address.

Students who have not settled their student account will not receive their diploma until the bill has been paid in full. Contact Student Accounts at 617-353-2264 to resolve any issues or visit Student Accounting Services. You can also check your student account on StudentLink.

Check your graduation date to see which ceremony you can participate in.

Submit a Graduation Application now if you need to update your graduation date.

Check the Boston University Commencement website for the most up-to-date information about the All-University Commencement.

Stay tuned for information about Convocation 2024

Yes. August graduates should check Boston University Commencement more information on how to indicate your participation in the ceremony.

All August graduates must submit a Graduation Application.

Information about disability services and accommodations will be available on the BU Commencement website.