Commencement - Celebrating our Graduates
Class of 2025 Spring Graduates
Cap & Gown Fest and Senior Events
Check your Wentworth email sent on April 1 for all the details on Cap and Gown Fest taking place on Tuesday, April 8th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Quad Tent. The email contains alternative pick up options if you cannot attend.
And also happening later that afternoon is the Senior Carnival from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the Quad. Come have some fun on the last day of classes!
Mini Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Academic Awards Event - Wednesday, April 16th 10:00 AM in Watson Auditorium We will meet in Watson and share information on what to expect the day of your ceremony, take a brief walk to the commencement tent and come back to Watson for a light brunch, senior toast, and student academic awards presentation. Sign up here!
Photo credit - Joshua Touster Photography
Wentworth Alumnus, Mike Santora '05 named Commencement Keynote Speaker
The Class of 2025 Spring Commencement keynote address will be given by Wentworth Alumnus, Class of 2005, Mike Santora. Mike is a trustee and also the Entrepreneur in Residence in Accelerate. He is a highly accomplished and proud Wentworth alumnus and is excited to share his story with the graduates.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Spring and Summer Grads - Application Opens on Leopardweb
In order to be cleared to graduate and participate in your commencement ceremony, you must complete the graduation application via Leopardweb.
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EVENT: Cap and Gown Fest and Senior Carnival
Come to the Quad Tent between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM to pick up your cap and gown and have some fun. The Senior Carnival starts at 4:00 PM with inflatables, food and more! Check your email (sent on 4-1-2025 for all the details including alternative pick up options).
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EVENT: Rehearsal, Senior Toast and Student Academic Awards
Join us in Watson Auditorium at 10:00 AM where we will gather and have a rehearsal including a walk to the commencement tent. We will adjourn back in Watson for a light brunch, senior toast and student academic awards. Sign up here
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EVENT: Spring Commencement - 1:00pm
Spring Commencement will take place here at Wentworth in a climate controlled tent.
The ceremony will begin at 1:00pm and will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person. Commencement is a ticketed event.
The ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will be followed by a post-commencement reception on the Quad for photos with family and friends. Light refreshments will be served.
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DEADLINE: Complete the Co-op & Careers Outcomes Survey
Your survey responses help ensure our co-op program for future students. The data collected is used to improve employer relations and opportunities for future Wentworth graduates as graduates before you have done. Pay it forward! Please take a moment to provide your feedback. Questions can be directed to Abbey Pober Thank you. Link to survey here.
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EVENT: Summer Commencement - 2 Ceremonies
Summer Commencement will take place here at Wentworth in a climate controlled tent.
There will be a morning ceremony beginning at 10:30am and an afternoon ceremony beginning at 3:00pm. The events will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend in person.
Each ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 1/2 hours and will be followed by a post-commencement reception on the Quad for photos with family and friends. Light refreshments will be served. (Specific details will be updated here on which schools will be in each ceremony when available.)
Announcement Card - Spring Commencement Ceremony
Share this card announcing the ceremony for Spring Graduates with your family and friends!
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the questions that we anticipate our students and families may have related to commencement.
Where to Stay
The Inn at Longwood is offering a room block for April and August visitors attending commencement.
Make Spring 2025 reservations here: reserve by March 17, 2025 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITC0425
Make Summer 2025 reservations here: reserve by July 14, 2025 or call the Hotel's reservation line at 1-800-468-2378 or 617-731-4700 and use Group Code WITC0825
Lodging nearby - many within walking distance - be sure to check Groupon and other sites for best rates:
- Beacon Inn
- Boston Marriott Copley Place
- Brookline Courtyard by Marriott
- Colonnade Hotel
- Hotel Commonwealth
- Copley Square Hotel - offering a 15% best rate available discount
- Fairmont Copley Plaza
- Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline
- Holiday Inn Boston Brookline
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline - Longwood Medical Area
- The Inn at St. Botolph
- Residence Inn Boston Back Bay-Fenway
- Sheraton Boston
- The Verb Hotel
- Westin Copley Place Boston
Gifts and Photos for the Graduate
Order yours today! With supply chain challenges and to ensure you have a gift for your graduate, we recommend pre-ordering.
Wentworth Bookstore – order your diploma frames and Wentworth branded items here
Jostens - Class Rings, announcements and other keepsakes
The Commencement Group -- pre-order gifts to pick up the morning of commencement
Grad Images The official ceremony photographer for Wentworth's commencement ceremonies. They will take professional portraits of your student during the event for purchase. Please see the FAQ section for more details or visit them online.
Summer 2024 Post Commencement Information
Congratulations Class of 2024 Summer Graduates:
Here is information and contact for questions you may have after graduating on August 17th!
Diplomas - your diplomas will ship in approximately 6-8 weeks once grades have been finalized. Questions about your diploma send mailto:graduation@wit.edu.
Transcripts - If you need a copy of your official transcript please review this information on how to place your order. Your first order is free.
Senior Portraits - Grad Images, the official portrait photographer, will send proofs to students wit.edu email and/or mailing address. You can purchase your portraits directly from the vendor. Visit Grad Images website and enter your name, your school name and your class year to view your photos on-line. Questions, please contact the vendor directly.
Commemorative Program Book - The digital version will remain online and the link will be posted after commencement. If you want a commemorative print version, be sure to order by the deadline. Once the link is available, we will post it here.
Watch the ceremony - Relive the moment or ICYMI, the ceremony is viewable via our livestream recording here.
Be sure to tag #graduwit in your social posts so we can share them too. Show your Leopard Pride!
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