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[...] About Commencement
Graduate Commencement & Hooding

Graduate Commencement & Hooding


Graduate Commencement & Hooding 2025
IN THIS SECTION
  • Checklist for Graduate Students
Questions?
gradcommence@worcester.edu

Worcester State University’s 2025 Graduate Commencement & Hooding ceremony will be held on:

Thursday, May 15, 2025 – 6:00pm

Worcester State University Wellness Center

The ceremony begins at 6:00pm with the procession starting at 5:40pm.  All guests MUST be seated no later than 5:30pm.

Before Commencement arrives, there are a few things you will need to do before you can graduate. Our checklist for graduate students will help you navigate through the process.

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Cap and Gown Purchase

Order your cap and gown online at buildagrad.com/worcestermaster
Complete the Intent to Graduate Form
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Graduate Reception

A reception for graduates and their guests will follow the ceremony. Light refreshments will be served.
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Commencement Photography

The Grad Team, professional photographers, will be on hand to photograph your special moment as you cross the stage and are congratulated by President Maloney. They will provide portrait photographs of each graduate as well as candid photos of the graduating class. Don't miss out on these special memories. Check back for information on how to pre-register.

    • TF Green Airport
      2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
    • Logan International Airport
      Boston, MA 02128
    • Worcester Regional Airport
      375 Airport Dr, Worcester, MA 0160
    • Worcester Regional Transit Authority
      (WRTA)
    • Red Cab
      50 Franklin St., Worcester, MA, 508-792-9999
    • Yellow Cab
      90 Madison St., Worcester, MA, 508-754-3211
    • Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority
      (MBTA) Worcester Line
    • Amtrak
    • Baymont Inn & Suites
      446 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, 508-832-7000 / 800-428-3438
    • Beechwood Hotel
      363 Plantation St., Worcester, 508-754-5789 / 800-344-2589,
    • Best Western
      624 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, 508-832-3221
    • Comfort Inn Westboro
      399 Boston Turnpike Road, Westborough, MA, 508-366-0202
    • Courtyard by Marriott Boston Westborough
      3 Technology Drive, Westborough, MA, 508-836-4800 / 800-321-2211
    • Courtyard by Marriott Worcester
      72 Grove St., Worcester, 508-363-0300
    • Days Inn Shrewsbury
      889 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA, 508-842-8500 / 800-329-7466
    • Embassy Suites Hotel Boston/Marlborough
      123 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA, 508-485-5900
    • Hampton Inn
      110 Summer Street, Worcester, 508-757-0400
    • Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
      35 Major Taylor Boulevard, Worcester, 508-753-5700
    • Quality Inn & Suites, Worcester
      50 Oriol Drive, Worcester, 508-852-2800
    • Radisson Hotel Marlborough
      75 Felton Street, Marlborough, MA, 508-480-0015
    • Suburban Extended Stay Hotel
      50 Oriol Drive, Building A, Worcester, 508-852-2801
    • Worcester Hotel & Conference Center
      500 Lincoln Street, Worcester, 508-852-4000 / 800-465-4329

NO BAG POLICY

Small wristlets of a MAXIMUM SIZE of 8×10 inches will be permitted. Medical bags & diaper bags will be allowed and will be checked prior to entry. All other bags, such as cross-body, larger totes, backpacks, duffle bags, etc. will NOT be permitted.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Helium balloons, signs, flags and noise makers are prohibited.

Accessibility Accommodations and Accessible Seating Requests

Worcester State is committed to providing accessible events for our students and their guests.

Students are required to fill out a form to request accessible tickets in advance.

Please fill out the Accessible Seating Request Form* (Due date: April 25, 2025), to make arrangements with the Student Accessibility Services if you or your guests are a person(s) with a disability and require accommodations.

Freedom of Speech Policy

Worcester State University is an inclusive community that supports each person’s First Amendment right to express opinions and ideas, including unpopular or controversial viewpoints, without governmental interference, retaliation or punishment. The University also protects each community member’s right to an environment free from discrimination and harassment based on characteristics protected by law. Although the University supports all forms of constitutionally protected expression, the community must understand that certain types of expression are not protected. Please review our Freedom of Speech Policy.

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