Commencement
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
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.
May 19, 2023 - 118th Simmons University Commencement
The 118th Simmons University Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies took place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, located at 2 Lansdowne Ave, Boston, MA 02115.
Videos of the Commencement can be found at the links below:
Stageclip
Students will be able to buy clips of themselves as they crossed the stage through our partner Stageclip. This clip can be shared with friends and family virtually.
Photographs
Photographs taken by GradImages at the May 19th, 2023 Commencement Ceremony are now available for purchase on their website.
Commencement Programs
Starting in 2022, Simmons adopted a more environmentally friendly approach to our Commencement programs. On the day of the Commencement ceremonies, you'll receive a short program with the order of exercises and some information about the speaker. This program will contain a link/QR code to a mobile-friendly digital listing of Simmons graduates on the Simmons website. A full PDF of the names will also be available for the Undergraduate Program and the Graduate Program.
September Virtual Commencement
The September Virtual Commencement will take place on Thursday September 21st, 2023 at 7:00pm. Students who completed their programs in May 2023, July 2023, and August 2023 will be invited to participate in the ceremony.
Contact
Questions about Commencement may be emailed to [email protected]. If you are a student with questions about graduation eligibility, please email [email protected].
Additional Information

Staying in Boston
There are many options for where to stay in Boston for Commencement.
Programs, Names and Awards
The Simmons Commencement program has been made environmentally friendly by offering the full listing of graduate names in a digital format.
Speakers & Honorary Degree Recipients
Learn more about our May 2023 Commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients.
Congratulate the Class of 2023
Share a message of congratulations to the Class of 2023!

Recent Ceremonies
See recent Commencement ceremonies — both virtual and in-person — held by Simmons University.
Contact Us
Do you have questions about Commencement? Feel free to contact us!