Invitation to Commencement Week Activities

Dear Parents and Families of Class of 2022 Graduates,

 

Registration for 2022 Commencement Celebration Week is now open! Parents and families are invited to participate in the following events: 

  • Family, Friends & Food Trucks, May 19 1, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Candle Lighting and Toast, May 19, 7:00 p.m. 

 

Seniors will be able to procure up to 4 complimentary guest tickets for family members. Registration information has been emailed to students and is available on the Undergraduate Commencement Celebrations webpage. 

 

Invitations program-specific celebrations, such as the Nursing Pinning Ceremony, will be sent directly from those departments. 

Register for Thursday Events

Finally, we are thrilled to share that Commencement will return to the Leader Bank Pavilion (formerly Blue Hills Bank Pavilion), located at 290 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210 in the Seaport district on Friday May 20th. *Undergraduate students who complete their program between August 2021 and May 2022. Students with 8 credits or fewer left to complete are eligible to walk at May Commencement, per the Catalog.

  • Doors will open for friends and family at 8:00 a.m.
  • Undergraduate Commencement begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
  • Each graduate may bring up to 4 guests. Please respect this limit so that all graduates’ families and friends can enter the venue.
  • Commencement will be streamed live.

Hotel Accommodations

The University has placed on hold limited hotel blocks for incoming guests participating in Commencement ceremonies. Find below, the hotels and their booking links. Please book your accommodation asap as the deadline is April 9th.

Renaissance: Rooms bookable for the 19th - 22nd

Book Here

 

Westin Seaport: Rooms bookable for the 19th - 22nd  

Book Here

 

Inn @ Longwood: Rooms Bookable 18th - 22nd

Book Here

 

Hyatt Place: Rooms bookable for the 19th - 22nd

Book Here

Are there any COVID restrictions for attending Commencement?

While we do not anticipate any COVID-related restrictions at this time, we will continue to monitor the latest public health guidance and City of Boston requirements. 

 

Currently, we will not be requiring guests or online graduates to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test. Students who have been attending classes in person at Simmons should already be fully vaccinated and boosted as per previous requirements to return to campus.  

 

We look forward to celebrating with you! Questions may be emailed to [email protected]. 

Simmons University

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