When
May 23
10:30 a.m.
Where
Conte Forum,
°¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College
Chestnut Hill Campus
Speaker
TBA
2024 Commencement Video Archive
Our video stream will begin at 10:15 am on May 23, 2025, with the student procession to the floor.
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Guests
Graduates may bring an unlimited number of guests to the ceremony. Registration for you and your guests is available .
Pronunciation of Names
The Commencement team is using to collect graduates' proper pronunciations. The form provides an option for you to indicate we should use your NameCoach recording, should you prefer to do so. Please note: some students may have recorded and entered their phonetic spelling in the NameCoach system for the purposes of being called on in class, rather than the formal name they would like read at graduation. If you would like to change how your name is recorded or spelled in Name Coach for graduation, pleaseÌýuse our Google form instead. Please contact lawevent@bc.edu with any questions of concerns.
Caps and Gowns
- All students must order their cap and gown online through the BC Bookstore by mid-April. More information to come soon.
- If you do not order your garb by the deadline, limited supplies may still be available through the Bookstore. If that occurs, please contactÌýthe Bookstore atÌýbc@bkstr.comÌýor 617-552-0900.
- We will distribute your caps and gowns at the BC Law bookstore during Commencement week.ÌýEmergency pickup will be available the morning of Commencement in Conte Forum.ÌýIf you are not available to pick up during any of these dates and times, please contact bc@bkstr.comÌýor 617-552-0900.
- Students will be required to fill out the Career Services Office exit survey in SAGE before being allowed to pick up their gown or receive their diploma.ÌýYou MUST fill out this survey, even if you have not yet accepted a post-graduate position,Ìýor you will not be permitted to pick up your gown or receive your diploma.ÌýTo do so: Log in toÌý.ÌýScroll down to the Jobs and Job Offers section and select [+ Report Status] under the Post JD section. Fill out survey and press Submit.
- If you are not participating in Commencement, but would still like to purchase a cap and gown, you may contact the Bookstore to give them your shipping info. Please clarify that you will not be attending in person, and simply prefer to order garb as a souvenir.
Photographs
GradImages has been selected as our Commencement photographer. The company has over 40 years of experience and is used by many college and universities around the country. They will take photos of each graduate as they cross the stage, and these photos will be available for purchase, as well asÌýcustom photo products like prints, plaques, and specialty gifts.Ìý
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your photos, please contact the GradImages Customer Service Department at (800) 261-2576, online atÌý, or emailÌýecc.giservice@gradimages.net.
Security
The °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College Police Department has issued the following guidelines to enhance security and to facilitate the quick entrance of all guests for our Commencement Exercises.
To allow for expedited entrance for all guests, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College strongly recommends individuals attending Commencement Ceremonies refrain from carrying non-clear bags and or purses into the stadium. All bags including purses are subject to search prior to entry for the below prohibited items. Bags deemed too large by stadium security including backpacks, camera bags, luggage and/or duffle bags are strictly prohibited from entry and should be stored in the graduates' residences until post ceremonies. Medical bags and diaper bags accompanied by an infant will be searched and allowed into the venue.
Official Events
Commencement Mass
May 22, 2025
3:00-4:00 pm
Trinity Chapel, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College Law School Campus
Commencement Eve Awards Celebration
May 22, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Stuart Lawn, °¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College Law School Campus
All graduates and their families are welcome
Law School Commencement Ceremony
May 23, 2025
Note: students must arrive for lineup under Alumni Stadium bleachers no later than 9:00 am
Park in the Beacon St Garage, 2601 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467; directions on
10:15 am: Student procession to floor begins
10:30 am: Ceremony begins
Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill campus
Commencement parking for you and your family is available at no charge in the Beacon Street garage adjacent to Conte Forum. If you or a family member has mobility restrictions that will require assisted drop-off at the entrance to Conte Forum on Friday morning, please complete this .
Commencement Reception
May 23, 2025
12:15-1:30 pm
Maloney Lawn (under tent across from Conte Forum), Chestnut Hill campus
LSA/Student Events
Subject to change:Ìý
May 15, 2025
Lucky Strike Kickoff and Bar Review
5:00-7:00 pm
May 16, 2025
3L Ball at the New England Aquarium
8pm-12am
May 17, 2025
Red Sox Game vs. Atlanta Braves
7:15pm
May 18, 2025
Movie Night at West Newton CinemaÌý
Other events TBD; LSA will email students with details
Hotels
A list of hotels offering discounts for BC graduation can be found here.
If you have mobility restrictions that will require assisted drop-off at the entrance to Conte Forum on Commencement morning, please complete .Ìý
°¬¿ÉÖ±²¥ College is unable to provide wheelchairs at the event. If you are in need, here are options for rentals:
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Wheelchair Rental
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Belmont Medical Supply
185 Belmont Street
Belmont, MA 02478
617-484-3888
Sullivan's Medical Supply
1 Corinth Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-323-0304 (preferred number, leave a message) or 617-325-0013
Apria Healthcare
4 Presidential Way
Woburn, MAÌý01801
978-737-9008
Commencement Exercises
Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill Campus
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Note: Parking will be in the Beacon Street Garage
2601 Beacon Street, Chestnut Hill, MA
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