Commencement Ceremony
We look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with you!
This webpage includes important information about this year’s Commencement ceremony. Remember to check your email frequently because we will be sending information about the ceremony via email.
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Urban College of Boston students who completed their certificate or associate degree in August 2024 or December 2024, or who have been approved to graduate in May 2025. Students who will be completing their program during the Summer 2025 semester are eligible to participate if they complete a participation form with the Registrar’s office.
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The Commencement ceremony will take place from 1-3 pm at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116. Guests should go directly to the theater and can enter starting at 12:15 pm.
Please note: All graduates should plan to arrive at Urban College’s campus (2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116) at 11 am.
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You may invite as many guests as you wish! There are no tickets required.
The Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater will open for guests to enter at 12:15 pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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Urban College of Boston is committed to hosting an accessible Commencement ceremony. When completing your Commencement Ceremony Attendance response form, there will be a place to indicate whether you or a guest will need accommodations during the ceremony. If an accommodations need arises after you submit the form, please contact Rosana Perella, Urban College’s Director of Student Services, at rosana.perella@urbancollege.edu to request assistance.
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Masks are encouraged by not required. The COVID-19 policies for Commencement are established by our host venue, the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater: https://artsemerson.org/visit/public-health/.
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Detailed information about T access and parking near the Emerson Paramount Center is available here.
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2025 Commencement Timeline
Wednesday May 28 & Thursday, May 29, 2025 10am - 6pm
Cap & gown pick-up at Urban College’s campus (2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116)
Students have access to supplies to decorate their graduation cap if desired.
Saturday, May 31 - Commencement Day!
12 pm - Graduates arrive at Urban College of Boston’s campus (2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116)
12:15 pm - Doors open for guests to enter the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theater, 219 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
12:30 pm - Graduates, Urban College Board, faculty, and staff walk over to the Cutler Majestic Theater
1:00-3:00 pm - Commencement Ceremony!
3:00 pm - Exit the theater and then join your guests outside the theater