Commencement 2022
A Celebration of Your Academic Achievements
Commencement is the day the Worcester State University community and your family and friends gather to commemorate your dedication and academic achievement—you’ve reached a monumental goal in your lifetime. The hallmarks of this special occasion are a commitment to rigorous academics and service to others. Our future depends on your leadership. This is a time to reminisce about your life at Worcester State University as a student and look forward to the years ahead. As Worcester State graduates, you will help us continue our tradition of excellence.
Schedule of Academic Ceremonies
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Sullivan Auditorium
Watch On-Demand
Graduate Commencement & Hooding
Friday, May 13, 2022
Wellness Center
Learn more about Graduate Commencement & Hooding
Watch Live
Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 14, 2022
DCU Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester
Learn more about Undergraduate Commencement
Watch Live
Note: by attending commencement events all participants agree to comply with the COVID-19 Requirements at University Events. Face coverings and vaccinations are recommended.
Accessibility Accommodations and Accessible Seating Requests
Worcester State is committed to providing accessible events for our students and their guests.
Graduate and Undergraduate Commencement
Students are required to fill out a form to request accessible tickets in advance, and all requests are due by April 25, 2022. The university cannot guarantee that there will be accessible seating or other types of accommodations available after the deadline. Please note that there will be two tickets available per request, one for the person with mobility or other sensory issues and one for a companion.
Accessibility Accommodations: Request Accessible Seating
Note: Worcester State login required to access request form.
ASL interpreters will be onsite, and visible from any area in the DCU Center. Wheelchairs are not provided either by the DCU Center or the university.