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Doctoral Hooding Ceremony #1
- May 14, 2026
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
- Linda K. Paresky (LKP) Conference Center, A-310
Each graduate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.
Doctoral Hooding Ceremony #2
- May 14, 2026
- 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Linda K. Paresky (LKP) Conference Center, A-310
Each doctoral candidate will be individually recognized for their accomplishments and draped with a hood by their respective program director. The ceremony also includes a faculty and student speech, and concludes with a reception and social in the University Fens Cafe.
All Programs Master's Reception
- May 14, 2026
- 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Simmons University Library
The Master's Reception celebrates and brings together Master's degree students and Simmons faculty from all programs for a champagne toast, hors d'oeuvres, and networking.
Fall Virtual Commencement
- Oct 8, 2026
- 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm
- Virtual
Graduate students and Online Degree Completion undergraduates whose degrees were conferred between October 2025 and August 2026 are invited to participate in the Virtual Commencement Ceremony