2021 Undergraduate Commencement
Both Virtual and In-Person Commencement Events
This year's Undergraduate Commencement will be comprised of both virtual and in-person events. Our official virtual Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will premiere at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, but we will also be celebrating with an in-person Commencement experience on-campus for both the Class of 2021 as well as the Class of 2020.
Register to Cross the Stage
This year commencing students can cross the stage in a special Commencement experience taking place on the Worcester State University campus. The event will be held over three days to accommodate all commencing students who desire to participate safely within current public health guidelines.
Class of 2021 Registration
The Class of 2021 is made up of anyone who graduates in May 2021 and anyone who graduated in August 2020 or December 2020.
Register: Class of 2021
Class of 2020 Registration
The Class of 2020 is made up of anyone who anyone who graduated in August 2019, December 2019, and May 2020.
Register: Class of 2020
Note: If you require an accommodation to participate in the Commencement experience, please email accessibility@worcester.edu. Requests must be received a minimum of 5 business days in advance.
The Schedule
The schedule for the Undergraduate Commencement experience is as follows:
Thursday, May 13, 2021
- Session 1 - Undergraduate, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Session 2 - Undergraduate, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 14, 2021
- Session 3 - Undergraduate, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
- Session 4 - Undergraduate, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
- Session 5 - Undergraduate 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Students and their guests will be allocated to specific time slots and asked to arrive by vehicle - one vehicle per graduating student. For students unable to participate by vehicle, an alternative will be provided. Additional information including how to participate, expectations for students and audience members, arrival times, and more will be sent to all commencing students in advance of the commencement.