Worcester State University’s 2024 Graduate Commencement & Hooding ceremony will be held on:
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.
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.
<ul> <li><strong>Red Cab</strong> 50 Franklin St., Worcester, MA, 508-792-9999</li> <li><strong>Yellow Cab</strong> 90 Madison St., Worcester, MA, 508-754-3211</li> </ul>
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.
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, 2024), to make arrangements with the Student Accessibility Services if you or your guests are a person(s) with a disability and require accommodations.
