{"id":27607,"date":"2026-03-24T13:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/?p=27607"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T20:57:07","slug":"7-important-things-to-know-for-undergraduate-commencement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/7-important-things-to-know-for-undergraduate-commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Important Things to Know for Undergraduate Commencement 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-you-have-a-question-about-graduation-weekend-you-will-likely-find-your-answer-here\">If You Have a Question about Graduation Weekend, You Will Likely Find Your Answer Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 at Berklee College of Music\u2019s Commencement ceremony and concert! Berklee Online graduates can review the information below about Commencement programming, tickets, speaker application, name pronunciation, regalia pickup, and accessibility accommodations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview: Key Dates &amp; Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 11:<\/strong> Deadline to confirm name pronunciation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March 22: <\/strong>Deadline to apply to be Commencement speaker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early April:<\/strong> Tickets available electronically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 22: <\/strong>Deadline for extra ticket form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>April 24:<\/strong> Deadline to submit accommodations request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 8 (11 AM\u20132 PM):<\/strong> Regalia pickup (1140 Boylston Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 8 (7:30 PM):<\/strong> Commencement Concert \u2013 Agganis Arena<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 9 (~8 AM arrival):<\/strong> Ceremony \u2013 Agganis Arena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you no longer plan to attend Commencement, please notify <\/em><a href=\"mailto:graduation@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>graduation@online.berklee.edu<\/em><\/a><em> as soon as possible.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-commencement-programming\">1. <strong>Commencement Programming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-berklee-college-of-music-commencement-concert\"><strong>Berklee College of Music Commencement Concert<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, May 8 at 7:30 PM ET<br>Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Berklee College of Music Commencement Concert (Jaden Performs!)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hP0Z8lTY85o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Commencement concert will feature a global cast of vocalists, instrumentalists (including a full rhythm section, percussionists, horns, winds, and strings), dancers, arrangers, and track producers from the graduating class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-berklee-college-of-music-commencement-ceremony\"><strong>Berklee College of Music Commencement Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, May 9 at 10 AM (processional begins at 9:45 AM)<br>Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You will receive your call time for the ceremony when you pick up your regalia; please anticipate arriving at the ceremony around 8 AM on May 9.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View Agganis Arena <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agganisarena.com\/plan-your-visit\/directions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agganisarena.com\/plan-your-visit\/public-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public transportation<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agganisarena.com\/plan-your-visit\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parking<\/a> information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-tickets\">2. <strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets are free and will be available to you electronically in <strong>early April<\/strong>. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your tickets and transfer them to your guests. Please note that Berklee prohibits the sale of Commencement concert and ceremony tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-you-will-receive\"><strong>You Will Receive:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 guest tickets to the concert and 1 ticket for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 guest tickets to the ceremony (you do not need a ticket)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-livestreaming\"><strong>Livestreaming<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For family and friends not able to attend the Commencement concert and ceremony in person, the event will be livestreamed (details coming soon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-requesting-additional-tickets\"><strong>3. Requesting Additional Tickets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the size of the 2026 graduating class and our venue capacity, only a limited number of extra tickets will be available for the concert and ceremony.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Additional concert tickets: <\/strong>We will do our best to accommodate <a href=\"https:\/\/college.berklee.edu\/commencement\/forms\/bcm-commencement-concert-extra-ticket-requests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional tickets<\/a>, but may not be able to honor the full request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional ceremony tickets: <\/strong>You may <a href=\"https:\/\/college.berklee.edu\/commencement\/forms\/extra-ticket-lottery-berklee-college-of-music-commencement-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enter a lottery<\/a> for a maximum of <strong>one extra ticket<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The deadline to request extra tickets is <strong>April 22<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-apply-to-be-student-commencement-speaker\">4. <strong>Apply to Be Student Commencement Speaker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application deadline is Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 PM ET.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/college.berklee.edu\/commencement\/forms\/berklee-college-of-music-student-commencement-speaker-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-important-deadline-confirm-your-name-pronunciation-and-degree\">5. <strong>Important Deadline! Confirm Your Name, Pronunciation, and Degree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive an email on March 4 with information about Tassel, your commencement portal, sent to your registered email address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the unique link you receive in that email, <strong>you must log in to the Tassel site by Wednesday, March 11, to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confirm the name you would like read and displayed at the ceremony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a recording of your name pronunciation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify your degree and major.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mac Commencement Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tg4cnjPUHQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Here are the instructions for <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/sWe0b-eLYo0?si=LnbFy75aqYgMti9R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iPhone<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-NbyymvOyrY?si=dM90nZYMgXRShcsK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All students participating in the ceremony are required to confirm their name pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be on the lookout for an email about Tassel, with the subject line \u201cAction Required: Complete Name Pronunciation and Display for Berklee\u2019s May 2026 Ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-cap-gown-and-hood-pickup\">6. <strong>Cap, Gown, and Hood Pickup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regalia (cap, gown, and hood) has been ordered on your behalf, based on the information you shared on your graduation application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berklee Online cap and gown pickup will take place Friday, May 8, 11 AM\u20132 PM in the Steve Heck room of <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HfW44woRGqASFbJd8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1140 Boylston Street<\/a>. <em>Regalia will not be available at Agganis Arena<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone other than you will be picking up your regalia, you must email <a href=\"mailto:graduation@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduation@online.berklee.edu<\/a> to confirm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Saturday, May 9, you must arrive \u201crobed and ready\u201d (wearing your cap with tassel, gown, and hood).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Properly Wear a Graduation Hood\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z6G89k8bp2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-accessibility-accommodations\"><strong>7. Accessibility Accommodations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or any of your guests need an accessibility accommodation for the Commencement concert or ceremony, please complete this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berklee.edu\/student-affairs\/forms\/request-an-accommodation-for-berklee-college-of-music-commencement-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodations form<\/a> by Friday, April 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-resources\"><strong>More Resources <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/college.berklee.edu\/commencement\/lodging-and-dining-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel and Lodging Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/live-music-venues-in-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Live Music Venues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to celebrating with you in May! If you have any questions, please email <a href=\"mailto:graduation@online.berklee.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduation@online.berklee.edu<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you attending Commencement 2026 in Boston? 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