The 121st Simmons University Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 15, 2026 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, located at 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02115.
Morning Commencement Ceremony
Students arrive at the House of Blues at 7:45 AM | Doors to MGM open for guests at 8:00 AM | Ceremony begins at 9:00 AM
Doctorate and PhD Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Certificates
- Children's Literature
- Education
- Gender and Cultural Studies
- History
- Library and Information Science
- Public Policy
Bachelor Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Social Work
Afternoon Commencement Ceremony
Students arrive at the House of Blues at 11:45 AM | Doors to MGM open for guests at 12:00 PM | Ceremony begins at 1:00 PM
Doctorate and PhD Degrees, Master's Degrees, and Certificates
- Behavior Analysis
- Health Professions Education
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
- Social Work
Eligibility and Timelines
Students who will have completed their program degree requirements between August 2025 to May 2026 are invited to participate in Commencement. Please read the Commencement Participation guidelines for more information:
- Graduate Degree Candidates | Eligibility and Timeline
- Undergraduate Degree Candidates | Eligibility and Timelines
If you have questions about your degree completion, please reach out to the Registrar's Office at [email protected] to verify your degree progress.
Guest Tickets
An invitation to RSVP and order tickets for Commencement will be sent to eligible degree candidates via email on April 1, 2026 and will close on April 18, 2026. Degree candidates will be permitted to bring up to 5 guests. All guests must have a digital ticket to be admitted into the venue. Per venue policy, infants and children under two years old who will sit on an adult's lap do not require a ticket. Additional standing-room tickets may become available after registration has closed, but please note they are not guaranteed.
Simmons University will also host a free livestream room on campus to welcome friends and loved ones who wish to celebrate with their graduates and watch the live ceremonies! More information will be available in the weeks leading up to Commencement.
Venue and Accessibility
Located in the heart of Fenway, less than a mile away from Simmons' academic campus, MGM Music Hall at Fenway boasts state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional acoustics, a unique four-story seating plan, and a thorough commitment to accessibility. MGM Music Hall is a wheelchair accessible venue; sign language interpreters and assistive listening technology are also available upon request.
Keep an eye out for more information about arrival times, parking, and other logistics as we approach Commencement day.
MGM Bag Policy
The MGM Music Hall has a CLEAR BAG policy. To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, only the following bags are allowed:
- Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (Maximum size: 12" x 6" x 12")
- Non-clear small clutch bags or wallets (Maximum size: 4.5" x 6.5")
All bags are subject to search by security. Guests are encouraged to leave their valuables at home.
Contact
Questions about Commencement may be emailed to [email protected]. If you are a student with questions about graduation eligibility, please email [email protected].