Commencement
2026 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.*
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston
*The ceremony is approximately two and a half hours in length.
Cap and Gown Pickup: Week of April 27
- Starting Monday, April 27, through Friday, May 1, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., you will need to pick up your regalia at the Berklee Bookstore. Regalia will not be available at the Berklee Performance Center.
- If someone other than you will be picking up your regalia, you must fill out this designation form by Friday, April 24.
- On Saturday, May 9, you must arrive “robed and ready” (wearing your cap, gown, and hood).
Diplomas
View information about getting your diploma. Diploma covers will be mailed out in the summer following the graduation ceremony.
Custom Diploma Frames
Browse and learn how to order a custom Boston Conservatory at Berklee diploma frame.
Commencement Tickets
If you applied for and indicated participation in the May 2026 commencement ceremony, you will receive an email in mid-March with information about the number of available tickets, ticket distribution, and the process to request additional tickets. Tickets are distributed free of charge.
Apply to Be Senior Commencement Speaker
Apply to be this year’s senior commencement speaker. The application deadline is Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Useful Contacts
Whom do I contact about degree audit requirements, diplomas, or commencement?
Please contact One Stop Student Services at gradspecialist@berklee.edu
Who do I talk to about how to find the right next step in my career after graduation?
The Career Center is here to help you up to a full year after graduation.
International Students: Who do I talk to if I’m interested in working in the U.S. after graduation?
International Student Services is available to answer all questions related to international student policies, including Optional Practical Training (OPT).
How can I connect with other Berklee alumni after graduation?
Waiting for you on the other side of graduation is the Alumni Affairs Office, ready to help you connect with fellow alumni across the globe.