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The 92nd Commencement will be held
Saturday, May 20th 2023 at 9:30am
at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts


If you have general commencement inquiries or questions, please email studentaffairs@elms.edu
or call 413-265-2210.


Applying for Graduation:
If you have not yet applied for graduation, please do so as soon as possible by visiting the following website: Graduation Terms and Conferral Dates  You will need to apply for graduation even if you do not intend on attending the commencement ceremony.  If you have any questions regarding applying for graduation, please contact the Registrar’s office at registrar@elms.edu. 

Caps, Gowns and Hoods:
If you have not ordered your regalia yet, please email the bookstore at bookstore@elms.edu and provide them with the following information:

· First and Last Name
· Height
· Weight 
· Are you receiving a Bachelor or Master Degree

Accessibility Arrangements 

Students and/or guests attending any of these events who require reasonable accommodations for ADA-related needs please contact Elms College’s Student Accommodations and Support Services (SASS) at 413-265-2333 or sass@elms.edu by April 1. This includes, but is not limited to, an American Sign Language Interpreter, assistance with walking long distances, crossing the stage, and/or with stairs, as well as accessible seating.   

Guests and Tickets for Commencement:
Two of the most common questions that we receive are “How many guests can we bring?” and “Do they need tickets?”  There is no guest limit and they do not need tickets.   The MassMutual is open arena seating.   We will provide more information about when doors open for guests, where to park, etc. once we get closer.  

Please continue to visit this commencement website as it will be updated with lots of information over the next few months.

#ElmsGrad2023

 Academic Commencement Events 2023

EventDate and TimeLocation and Additional Information
Honors Convocation and Honor Society InductionSunday April 23, 1:30 p.m.TBD
Toast to the Class of 2023Monday, May 15, 4:00 p.m.First Floor, Alumni Library
Graduate Hooding CeremonyTuesday May 16, 6:00 p.m.Veritas Auditorium
Nursing Pinning CeremonyWednesday May 17, 6:00 p.m.Veritas Auditorium
Senior Celebration for off-campus and online studentsThursday May 18, 2022, 6:30-8:00 p.m.Zoom-based virtual event
Baccalaureate Mass and Blessing of the HoodsFriday May 19, 5:30 p.m.Veritas Auditorium