Commencement

The Simmons University Commencement Ceremonies celebrate the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students who have successfully completed their degree programs. Degree candidates and their families are invited to participate in Simmons' in-person and virtual Commencement ceremonies.

March 23, 2023 - Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Graduate students and CompleteDegree undergraduates whose degrees were conferred between October 2022 and March 2023 are invited to participate in the Virtual Commencement Ceremony on March 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Invitations to RSVP for March Commencement will be sent from the Provost's Office in late February.

• Virtual Doctoral Hooding Ceremony | starting 5:00 PM
  Download the Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Program
• Virtual Graduate Commencement Ceremony | starting 7:00 PM
  Download the Virtual Commencement Ceremony Program

May 19, 2023 - 118th Simmons University Commencement

The 118th Simmons University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, located at 2 Lansdowne Ave, Boston, MA 02115.

• Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | starting 9:00 AM
• Graduate Commencement Ceremony | starting 1:00 PM

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.

• Venue Street Map
• Directions

Please keep an eye out for more information about parking and transportation, which will be made available in the weeks leading up to Commencement.

Contact 

Questions about Commencement may be emailed to [email protected]. If you are a student with questions about graduation eligibility, please email [email protected].